Energy Theft Reports Soar As Britons Face Rising Bills

Reports of energy theft have soared as Britons face rising bills for electricity and gas, figures showed.

With the cost of living crisis mounting, the number of reports made to the Crimestoppers charity has almost trebled since 2017-18 – with a rise of more than 20 percent in just six months.

The chair of an influential select committee of MPs warned the increase shows the “desperation” of households hit by rocketing electricity and gas prices, The Independent reported.