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BBC News | British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal

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British Gas has agreed to pay £20 million into a redress fund and compensate customers after an Ofgem investigation revealed that debt agents, working for the company, broke into vulnerable households to force‑fit prepayment energy meters between 2022 and 2023 – an industry‑wide scandal that affected around 40,000 customers. The regulator found British Gas had breached licence conditions and failed to meet required standards, despite being warned in 2018 and again in 2021, and subsequently banned the practice in high‑risk homes. The settlement, which could total up to £112 million including debt write‑offs and additional compensation, also creates a Vulnerable Customers Debt Advisory Panel and obliges the company to improve its debt‑recovery processes and safeguards for vulnerable consumers.

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British Gas pays £20m to settle probe into force-fitting of prepayment meters

The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.

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British Gas Faces £163.2 Million Compensation for Prepayment Meter Customers

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British Gas Faces £163.2 Million Compensation for Prepayment Meter Customers

British Gas, one of the UK's largest energy suppliers, has agreed to pay £163.2 million as compensation to customers who were affected by unfair practices related to prepayment meters. This settlement comes after scrutiny over the treatment of these customers, many of whom were charged higher rates or faced other disadvantages compared to standard meter users. The compensation is intended to reimburse affected households and address discrepancies in billing and service. Regulators have been increasing oversight of energy companies to ensure fairness and transparency, and this case highlights the financial and reputational risks for companies that fail to treat customers equitably. The payment is expected to benefit tens of thousands of consumers across the country and may prompt other energy providers to review their policies to avoid similar penalties.

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British Gas Faces £163.2 Million Compensation for Prepayment Meter Customers

📰 Original title: British Gas to pay £20m for treatment of prepayment meter customers

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👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅

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British Gas Faces £163.2 Million Compensation for Prepayment Meter Customers

British Gas, one of the UK's largest energy suppliers, has agreed to pay £163.2 million as compensation to customers who were affected by unfair practices related to prepayment meters. This settlement comes after scrutiny over the treatment of these customers, many of whom were charged higher rates or faced other disadvantages compared to standard meter users. The compensation is intended to reimburse affected households and address discrepancies in billing and service. Regulators have been increasing oversight of energy companies to ensure fairness and transparency, and this case highlights the financial and reputational risks for companies that fail to treat customers equitably. The payment is expected to benefit tens of thousands of consumers across the country and may prompt other energy providers to review their policies to avoid similar penalties.

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Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Scottish News, Sport, Politics and Celeb news [Unofficial]5d ago

British Gas to pay £20m compensation over prepayment meters installs and wipe £70m of debt

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/british-gas-compensation-prepayment-meters-37158825

The Mirror: News, Sport, Celebrity & Entertainment [Unofficial]May 11

Martin Lewis tells Octopus, OVO, British Gas, EDF customers of May '6 week' rule and 'make check now'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/martin-lewis-tells-octopus-ovo-37137907

lobster May 1

Dear Friends supporting millionaires in the UK,

Not you? Me neither.

- BritishEnergy (a govt initiative) is two years away for individuals. Priority being given to schools, hospitals and official buildings
- Meanwhile the top 'essential' excutives such as Chris O'Shea and his boss at BritishGas are paying themselves millions in bonuses with even shareholders rebelling and people unable to pay.
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/jan/03/astonishing-and-appalling-british-gas-battles-customer-anger-over-energy-bill-struggles
- BritishGas website advises going to their new 'improved' 'provide meter reading online service'. They cancelled and lost my account. Which I am happy to pay. But need an email (person) to contact.

Meanwhile they make up amounts, issue County Court Summons and effect peoples credit rating. Legalised crimminality? I would say yes.

I am not prepared for this madness. Too mad, senile and vulnerable as it is.

Anyone have any useful advice?

At the moment I am putting in a counter claim with the help of the governments various services. No gas but I use electricity which BritishGas also supply.

Any https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/mar/10/uk-energy-firms-another-twisting-psychodrama-in-three-actsuser groups out there?

#Energy #BritishGas