British Gas to pay £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
British Gas, one of the UK's largest energy suppliers, has agreed to pay £20 million in connection with allegations that it force-fitted prepayment meters at vulnerable customers' homes. The settlement with regulator Ofgem includes refunds and compensation for affected households. The scandal has revived debate over consumer protection and the risk of energy disconnection for vulnerable families.
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