Energy firms allowed to force-fit prepayment meters again

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SSE, Octopus and Scottish Power given green light by Ofgem to install devices in Great Britain under strict new rules

A trio of energy companies have been given permission to begin force-fitting prepayment meters in customers’ homes again if they adhere to strict new rules, ending a near year-long moratorium on the practice.

EDF, Octopus and Scottish Power have been given the green light by the energy watchdog, Ofgem, to install prepayment meters under warrant, ending an industry-wide ban which was enforced amid an outcry over the impact on vulnerable customers.

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