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Wednesday briefing: What Ofgem’s prepayment meter restrictions really mean

In today’s newsletter: The ban on energy firms forcibly installing meters in some homes has been called ‘woefully insufficient’ – here’s what it all means in practice

The Guardian - UK

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Help still available but several key winter state support schemes have now expired

The Independent UK

April dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Three-month extension of energy price guarantee welcomed but key state support schemes expiring

The Independent UK

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Ofgem's new prepayment meter rules slammed for having 'glaring loopholes'

Watchdog announced a voluntary code with suppliers, but charities and politicians said glaring loopholes would leave many people at risk

Daily Mirror

Ofgem’s voluntary code on prepayment meters seems a bit of a mess

Can energy suppliers really assess people’s medical conditions? And why has the age bar been set as high as 85?

The Guardian - UK

What Ofgem's new code on prepayment meters means if you owe money to your energy supplier

Watchdog's new measures ban the forced fitting of prepay meters for certain groups but campaigners say they don't go far enough

Chronicle Live

‘Abdication of responsibility’: New Ofgem prepayment meter rules condemned

Campaigners and politicians have warned that new Ofgem rules which restrict the forced installation of prepayment meters don't go far enough...

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Vulnerable people could still have prepayment meters forcibly fitted under new rules

Ofgem announced on Tuesday morning that all UK household energy suppliers have agreed to a ban on forcibly installing prepayment meters in the homes of people over the age of 85.

Daily Record

The new rules on force-fitting pre-payment energy meters explained

Things have changed in order to give households more protection

Wales Online

Ban on forced instalment of prepayment energy meters for over 85s slammed as customers point out huge flaw

"So if you're 84 it's ok?"

Manchester Evening News

What are the new prepayment meter guidelines?

Ofgem requested suppliers pause the installation of prepayment meters in February

Evening Standard

JobCentre workers to stage fresh strike in pay row

PCS members are also this week on strike in the Passport Office, Ofgem and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Insider UK

British energy suppliers agree to ban on forced prepayment meter installation for over 85s

Suppliers have signed up to a new code of practice which dictates how they enforce prepayment meters

Manchester Evening News

New prepayment meter rules must be properly enforced, says Grant Shapps

Suppliers in Great Britain have agreed code banning them from installations in homes of over-85s

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Daily Record

Ofgem bans forced prepayment meter installations in homes of people aged over 85

A new Code of Practice has been introduced to protect vulnerable customers from forced prepayment meter installations.

Daily Mirror

Ofgem announces new rules on prepayment meters - what it means for you

The new code of practice shows prepay meters will no longer be forcibly installed in the homes of people who are all aged over 85 - plus suppliers will have to give customers more chances to clear their debts

The Independent UK

Forced installation of prepayment meters to be banned for over-85s

Ofgem says suppliers have signed up to new code of practice

The Independent UK

Forced installation of prepayment meters to be banned in homes of over-85s

Ofgem said suppliers have signed up to a new code of practice which will also see them give customers more chances to clear debts.

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Evening Standard

Forced installation of prepayment meters banned for over 85s

Ofgem is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday morning

The Independent UK

April dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Three-month extension of energy price guarantee welcomed but key state support schemes expiring

The Independent UK

Ban on forced installation of prepayment meters in homes of over-85s to be announced

Prepayment meters have been in the spotlight after some energy suppliers were caught breaking into the homes of people struggling to pay their bills to forcibly install them

The Independent UK

Forcible installations of energy prepayment meters for over-85s set to be banned

Fresh guidelines have been agreed by all energy supply firms and will be launched tomorrow by Ofgem

The Guardian - UK

Lords amendment to energy bill may stop new coalmines in England

Change to bill says opening and licensing of new coalmines by the Coal Authority to be prohibited

The Guardian - UK

Energy firms to ban forced prepay meter installations in homes of over-85s

Exclusive: Suppliers in Great Britain will also make workers wear body cams as part of new code of conduct

The Independent UK

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Help still available but several key winter state support schemes have now expired

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