BEIS and Scottish government clash over smart installs

The UK government’s approach to continuing the smart meter rollout under lockdown has been challenged in Scotland and by a trade union. While non-essential installations are continuing in England, they have been suspended north of the border, sparking fears over the knock-on effect on the already pressurised timeline for the UK-wide rollout. Meanwhile, the GMB has demanded the government changes guidance so meter readers are not forced to go to work.

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