Cardiff is oh so energy savvy
People from Cardiff are amongst the most energy savvy in Britain. That’s according to new research by British Gas who said over half the people surveyed in the Welsh capital, try to save on energy at...
View ArticleBritish Gas snaps up ‘smart’ tech firm
British Gas is to buy a UK-based company that helps consumers control their heating and hot water remotely. The Big Six supplier, a subsidiary of Centrica, already owns a 21% stake in AlertMe and is...
View ArticleBritish Gas owner Centrica profits tumble by 35%
The owner of British Gas has reported a huge fall in profits after being hit by warmer weather and the plunge in oil and gas prices. Centrica’s profits slumped by 35% to £1.75 billion last year while...
View ArticleBritish Gas appeals against Ofgem’s power price rules
Two UK energy companies have appealed against electricity price rules imposed by Ofgem. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it has received requests from Centrica’s British Gas Trading...
View ArticleCentrica names new British Gas MD
Centrica has hired former Aviva boss Mark Hodges as the new managing director of Big Six supplier British Gas. He will take on the new role from June this year, with a base salary of £625,000 and...
View Article‘68% of people care about saving energy at work’
A majority of people care about being more energy efficient in the workplace. New research found 68% of employees are interested in saving energy at work and one in five said they care “a great deal”....
View ArticleBritish Gas invests £50m in customer service
British Gas has announced a multi-million investment to improve its customer service. The Big Six supplier said it will invest £50 million in the next three years, initially creating more than 350 new...
View ArticleCold snap to boost British Gas profits
British Gas profits are expected to rise as a result of the cold start to the year, its owner Centrica said. Household energy usage was “higher than expected” during the first three months to March due...
View ArticleBritish Gas cuts household gas bills by 5%
British Gas is to reduce its gas prices by 5% for householders. The move, which will come into effect on 27th August, is expected to save consumers £35 on their gas bills. Nearly seven million...
View ArticleBritish Gas updates smart home gadgets
British Gas has updated its range of smart home technologies. It has unveiled a new thermostat and a pipeline of products covering lighting, plugs, motion detection and door and window sensors are...
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British Gas profits double, owner Centrica to axe 6,000 jobs
The owner of British Gas has announced plans to slash 6,000 jobs despite the Big Six supplier doubling its profits in the first half of this year. Centrica said at least half of the job losses would be...
View ArticleBritish Gas installs 1.5m smart meters
Energy company British Gas has installed 1.5 million smart meters in the UK. The milestone was reached at a home in Whitwick, Leicestershire this week. Smart meters allow households to see a breakdown...
View ArticleBritish Gas price cut kicks in today
The 5% reduction in prices for British Gas customers kicks in today. The Big Six supplier initially made the announcement last month, with the move expected to save consumers £35 on their gas bills....
View ArticleBusinesses urged to get annual gas safety checks
Workers in the UK could be at risk from the dangers of gas and carbon monoxide, new research suggests. It found one in five small businesses have experienced gas health and safety issues, which...
View ArticleCMA rules on British Gas’ appeal against Ofgem’s price rules
British Gas’ appeal against electricity price rules imposed by Ofgem has been dismissed by the competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had received requests from Centrica’s...
View ArticleBritish Gas insists data leak caused by ‘someone external’
British Gas insists its customers’ data that was leaked yesterday has been caused by “someone external”. The e-mail addresses and passwords of more than 2,000 British Gas customers appeared online...
View ArticleCentrica ‘to spend less than planned on assets’
Centrica expects to spend less than its initial target of £1.05 billion to upgrade or buy assets in 2015. That’s mainly due to a cut in investments for exploration and production of oil, with its...
View ArticleBritish Gas to cut 500 jobs
British Gas has announced it will cut 500 jobs. The Big Six supplier said it is part of its ongoing strategic review “in order to be competitive in a fast-changing energy market”. Employees working in...
View ArticleBritish Gas and EDF Energy announce price cuts
British Gas and EDF Energy have become the last of the Big Six suppliers to cut gas prices. It follows price cuts announced by E.ON, ScottishPower, SSE and npower. British Gas said around 6.8 million...
View ArticleBritish Gas profits rocket by 31% in 2015
British Gas saw its profits rise to £574 million last year. That’s a 31% increase from £439 between January and December in 2014. The company said its profits were boosted as there was a 5% rise in...
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