British Gas has agreed to pay £20 million following a scandal involving the force-fitting of prepayment meters on customers' homes. The case affects thousands of customers who were subjected to these meters without proper consent, raising concerns about consumer rights and energy billing practices. The payment aims to compensate affected customers and address regulatory breaches.
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The £20 million fine and negative publicity may reduce investor confidence in Centrica, British Gas's parent company.
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