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Federation of Small Businesses echoes Which? calls for government action to lower £11bn bill for nationwide rollout

A warning that the UK programme to roll out smart meters to homes and businesses across the country is too expensive has been echoed by small businesses. Consumer watchdog Which? has written to Energy...

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