More than two million people will have their gas and electricity cut off this winter because they cannot afford to top up their prepayment meter, Citizens Advice has said.The charity said it was concerned that having no gas and electricity would not be a "one-off" experience for many, after finding that 1.7 million people disconnected at least once a month last year.Some 800,000 people went for more than 24 hours without gas and electricity last year because they could not afford to top up, leav

More than two million people will have their gas and electricity cut off this winter because they cannot afford to top up their prepayment meter, Citizens Advice has said.The charity said it was concerned that having no gas and electricity would not be a "one-off" experience for many, after finding that 1.7 million people disconnected at least once a month last year.Some 800,000 people went for more than 24 hours without gas and electricity last year because they could not afford to top up, leaving them unable to make a hot meal or take a warm shower.