The forcible instalment of energy prepayment meters for the over-85s is set to be banned under new rules, according to reports. The fresh guidelines have been agreed by all energy supply firms and ...

Energy suppliers have been permanently banned from fitting prepayment meters into the homes of over-85s and those with chronic illnesses under a new code of practice. Firms also need to prove they ...

Labour has said it wants to put a stop to “outrageous” premiums that energy prepayment meter customers face. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said Labour would end the “unjustifiable” practice that can ...

Millions on prepayment meters could claim ‘emergency cash’ to switch heating on this winter. You can get temporary credit if you can’t afford to top up your meter. Your supplier might add this to your ...

Ministers have been urged to review the practice of forcibly installing energy prepayment meters in homes as the energy crisis has left some vulnerable customers without heat or electricity through ...