British Gas and E.ON cleared to challenge Bulb’s sale in court
British Gas and E.ON have been given the go ahead by the Court of Appeal to pursue their legal challenge regarding the sale of Bulb to Octopus Energy. Alleging an “unfair sale process”, the energy...
View ArticleBrits missing opportunity to save on heating bills
With the ongoing cold weather, recent research conducted by British Gas and smart home expert Hive, indicates that a notable portion, specifically 27%, of households lack awareness regarding their...
View ArticleBritish Gas pays customers tonight to cut energy
British Gas is set to engage in the latest ESO Demand Flexibility Service event this evening, taking place on 17th January from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The company will guide its 500,000 customers enrolled...
View ArticleCentrica boss on his £4.5m salary: “You can’t justify a salary of that size”
Centrica Chief Executive Officer, Chris O’Shea, engaged in an interview with the BBC, addressing topics ranging from his £4.5 million salary to broader industry issues such as standing charges, company...
View ArticleBritish Gas grants up to £2,000 energy support
British Gas has committed a £20 million donation to the British Gas Energy Trust. The British Gas Energy Support Fund has expanded its offering, now extending grants of up to £2,000 to eligible...
View ArticleFormer British Gas MD takes the helm at Sagacity
Data consultancy firm Sagacity has announced the appointment of Ian Peters as its Chairman. The former Managing Director of British Gas, Ian Peters, who has been in an advisory position since 2018,...
View ArticleBritish Gas partners with Samsung for smart energy usage
Samsung and British Gas have announced a collaboration to enhance energy management for customers. The partnership involves integrating British Gas with Samsung’s SmartThings app, enabling users to...
View ArticleBritish Gas launches ‘UK’s cheapest’ EV charging rate
British Gas has launched Hive SmartCharge, offering electric vehicle (EV) users what is described as the country’s lowest rate at 4p/kWh. Users stand to save up to £298 annually, automatically credited...
View ArticleBritish Gas launches tariff £229 below price cap
British Gas has unveiled a new tariff, which stands £229 below the current Ofgem price cap. Priced at £1,699 for the average dual fuel household, the 15-month tariff is open to new and existing...
View ArticleCentrica boss calls for social tariff
Chris O’Shea, the chief executive officer of Centrica, has reiterated his call for the implementation of a social tariff aimed at aiding the financially disadvantaged in accessing affordable gas and...
View ArticleBritish Gas profits increase ten-fold
British Gas has announced an increase in profits for 2023, reaching £750 million, a tenfold rise from the previous year’s earnings of £72 million. This surge is attributed to regulatory permission from...
View ArticleUnite calls for public ownership over Centrica profits
Unite’s General Secretary Sharon Graham has called for public ownership in response to Centrica’s latest full-year results. Centrica, the owner of British Gas, has reported an increase in profits...
View ArticleBritish Gas launches fixed tariff £30 below Ofgem cap
British Gas has unveiled its latest Price Promise tariff, priced at £1660 for the average dual fuel household starting from 1st April, marking a £30 reduction below the Ofgem price cap. From 1st April...
View ArticleBritish Gas extends Sunday electricity bill discount
British Gas has announced the extension of its PeakSave Sundays scheme, which grants households half-price electricity every Sunday between 11am and 4pm. Originally scheduled to conclude on 29th...
View ArticleSpring Budget to include £5bn freeze on fuel duty
Reports suggest that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is preparing to allocate £5 billion to extend the freeze on fuel duty in the forthcoming Spring Budget. This move would prolong the 5p per litre reduction in...
View ArticleGrants of up to £100k available for Midlands energy projects
Centrica has announced the opening of applications for its Energy for Tomorrow (EfT) social impact fund, offering grants of up to £100,000 to social enterprises, organisations, charities and...
View ArticleCentrica signs solar power deal for aerospace manufacturing site
Centrica has finalised a solar power agreement with aerospace manufacturer Moog Inc. This agreement aims to support Moog Inc.’s efforts in decarbonising its aerospace manufacturing site located in...
View ArticleIMServ supports British Gas in P434 compliance for MHHS
IMServ, experts in meter data management, are assisting major energy suppliers British Gas and Brook Green in transitioning to new electric supply settlement processes mandated by industry modification...
View ArticleBritish Gas chief’s pay package reaches £8.2m
Chris O’Shea, Chief Executive Officer of Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, has seen his annual remuneration rise to £8.2 million in 2023, up from £4.5 million the previous year. The increase...
View ArticleBritish Gas extends half price electricity offer
British Gas has announced the extension of its PeakSave Sundays offer, providing customers with half price electricity until the conclusion of Paris 2024 on 8th September. As a partner of Team GB and...
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