Government defends smart meter programme as IoD calls for review

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Influential business group criticises "unnecessarily complex technology" of smart meters, but supporters argue they are essential infrastructure

Green businesses have jumped to the defence of the national smart meter programme after the influential Institute of Directors (IoD) today called for the government to review it. The business group...

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