Lin Lawler, 70, was left fearing bankruptcy after SmartestEnergy demanded she repay the bill at a rate of more than £2,000 a week for her holiday lets in Hainford.

Miss Lawler owns the five-bed Grange Farmhouse and a one-bedroom annex, which she rents out for around 100 days a year.

Miss Lawler is disputing the bill from SmartestEnergy (Image: Amy Mackrill/Newsquest) Despite the limited use, the energy company billed her £24,010 for a year’s supply and fitted a pre-payment meter after claiming her usage was exceptionally high.

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