6 h. ago Pensioners at risk amid warnings 300,000 homes could lose heating from energy meter switch

The old-style Radio Teleswitch Service system, used by roughly 430,000 homes, will be switched off on 1 July

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10 h. ago 'Urgent' smart meter warning as 300,000 homes could be left without heating or hot water in weeks

Properties with Radio Teleswitch Service been urged to upgrade to smart meters to avoid being disconnected or forced to pay extortionate bills

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12 h. ago More than 300,000 homes at risk of electricity disruption from July 1

Energy firms have admitted that current rates of replacement mean it is likely that thousands of old RTS meters will not have been upgraded in time.

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13 h. ago Smart meter warning issued as 300,000 homes could be left without hot water

The old-style Radio Teleswitch Service system, used by roughly 430,000 homes, will be switched off on 1 July

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35 h. ago DWP issues urgent warning as PIP claimants and pensioners at risk of being scammed

The UK Government says the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information via text and advises reporting suspicious messages

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6 d. ago Scots gran 'left in the dark' by energy supplier amid looming meter switch

Figures show 139,000 RTS meters were still in use across Scotland as of March 7.

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2 w. ago Pensioner hit with £700 bill after being 'forced' to change meter ahead of national switch

Thousands of Scots could be left without heating or hot water this summer if meters are not replaced before June 30 when the national switch-off takes place.

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A massive US volcano looks like it will erupt in 'weeks to months,' scientists warn. It sits just 80 miles from a major city home to nearly 300,000 people.

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4 w. ago DWP warning to pensioners as they risk missing out on monthly payment unless they do this one thing

The Department for Work and Pensions oversees a means-tested benefit known as Pension Credit, which is designed to boost the income of those aged 66 and over on a tight income

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