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Ofgem: Illegal meter tampering kills one person every 10 days

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How many households in the UK are currently affected by meter tampering?
What specific actions is Ofgem taking to enforce against meter tampering beyond issuing warnings?
How many recent incidents of injury or death directly linked to meter tampering have occurred?
What is the breakdown of the £1.4 billion annual cost to consumers (e.g., how much is due to increased bills vs. other factors)?
Are there regional variations in the prevalence or risks of meter tampering across the UK?
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