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The absurd arithmetic behind Centrica boss’s bonus

Last year Chris O’Shea spurned his annual bonus, this year he’s taking the full whack. What’s changed?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023

Boss of British Gas owner sparks outrage with £4.5m pay packet

Chris O’Shea told to examine his conscience amid investigation into treatment of vulnerable customers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023

Boss of British Gas owner sees pay increase fivefold to £4.5m

Chris O’Shea’s remuneration package rose significantly last year, partly because he had waived his right to a bonus the year before

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2023

More than four million struggling households set to see their energy bills slashed

From July, prepayment meters customers will no longer pay more than direct debit households, in a move the treasury says will save households £45 a year

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

British Gas debt agents made third of all applications to force-fit prepay meters

Exclusive: Arvato, which fitted the meters in England and Wales, made 122,536 requests and had only 11 rejected

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

10 money-saving tricks that could cut hundreds off your household bills

From energy and council tax to internet and mobile - there's savings to be made on your bills

Chronicle Live · Mar 12, 2023

10 ways you could instantly save money right now and slash £100s off your bills

Mirror Money editor Levi Winchester delves into ten bills to talk through ways of reducing your outgoings, as the cost of living continues to stretch families across the UK

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

South Tyneside Community Laundry could be forced to close after being hit with £4,000 energy bills 'bombshell'

The 'vital' South Tyneside Community Laundry faces a worrying future after receiving a bill showing a staggering rise to its energy bills

Chronicle Live · Mar 8, 2023

Unfair Bulb sale process prevented British Gas making ‘better’ bid, court told

Power companies Scottish Power, British Gas and Eon are taking legal action over the sale of failed supplier Bulb to Octopus.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Sir Richard Giordano obituary

Former chairman of British Gas who introduced huge executive pay rises that led to one of the biggest AGM protests in the UK

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023