Government’s announced yesterday that it will mandate smart meters for gas and electricity in every home. Making the announcement during the Report Stage of the Energy Bill, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, said:

"I am pleased to announce that the Government have taken the decision to mandate smart meters for all households. This is a major step forward; no other country in the world has moved to an electricity and gas smart meter roll-out on this scale. The existing powers in the Energy Bill will enable the Government to proceed with a domestic roll-out."