More than 94,000 prepayment meters forcibly installed in Britain in 2022

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More than 94,000 prepayment meters were installed in homes in Britain using warrants and without customer consent in 2022, the government said on Monday, adding that British Gas, Scottish Power and OVO Energy accounted for 70% of them.

of prepayment meters in people's homes and instigated an urgent investigation over such practices.However, some suppliers obtained court warrants to break into the homes of customers who had fallen behind on their bills to install prepayment meters, meaning they could have their heating cut off if they did not pay.

British Gas, Scottish Power and OVO Energy forcibly installed 66,187 prepayment metres under warrant last year, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said. British Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps said: "Today's figures give a clear and horrifying picture of just how widespread the forced installation of prepayment meters had become, with last year seeing an average of over 7,500 force-fitted a month."said that it would "only ever apply for a warrant as a last resort when all other options have been exhausted".

 

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England and the USA are governed by idiøts.

None on the islands of Shetland

I am concerned how will these unpaid bills be paid. Higher bills for everyone, disconnections or bailiffs.

That sucks. Is it illegal? If it is, go after whomever authorized the move.

There will only be more and more.😅

بلحه فكرة لا تموت 🙄 بلحه عابر للقارات 🙄 بلحه هاذ نو إند 🙄

The fuck you pay me ideology. .

The climate hoax ended democracy, globally.

So many problems coming from this

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