BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 20:12:00
Energy suppliers have been told to stop forcing households to switch to more expensive pre—payment meters. the business secretary, grant shapps, has written to companies saying they should instead prioritise help — such as debt advice — for those struggling to pay their gas and electricity bills. our business correspondent marc ashdown has more. the majority of people pay for gas and electricity on a direct debit, but some use a prepayment top—up meter. it has become commonplace for energy suppliers to switch those struggling with their bills onto these pay—as—you—go meters, but ...