Martin Lewis mounts pressure on energy firms to deliver Labour’s £150 bill cut Energy companies have been told there is a ‘clear expectation’ of them The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
How your energy provider could help you save up to £2,000 off your bill Those struggling with energy costs and debt could get thousands in support The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
UK energy suppliers’ customer service: a tragedy (and a farce) in three acts Weird tales of meter mix-ups, incomprehensible bills, and to foment the drama, a teenager threatened with a trashed credit rating The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025
I'm a tech expert – these are the everyday smart home devices I now can't live without After 15 years of testing connected devices, these are the gadgets that have become an essential part of daily life Woman & Home · Nov 27, 2025
Samsung fans can now get a great half-price electricity deal with British Gas – here's how it works The Samsung Weekend Saver Fix tariff looks a tempting deal indeed – here's how to tell if you're eligible. TechRadar · Nov 17, 2025
British Gas is offering half-price electricity at weekends for new and existing customers – everything you need to know to get involved Half price energy? Yes please... Ideal Home · Nov 7, 2025
February 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support All the essential cost of living information you need for February The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025
Holland & Barrett and British Gas owner among firms fined for underpaying staff The Department for Business and Trade released a list of 491 employers that underpaid workers over several years. Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025
British Gas owner and Holland & Barrett fined for paying less than minimum wage Around 42,000 people have been repaid by their employers after being left out of pocket, the Department for Business and Trade said The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
Energy firm urges households to ‘prepare now’ for winter British Gas said more than 1.2 million customers called on its engineers to fix broken boilers last winter. Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2025
Millions of UK households issued ‘prepare now’ warning by major energy firm Temperatures are dipping as Britain heads into autumn The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025
Octopus solar panels review: Installation costs, warranty and smart tariffs explained Octopus Energy combines solar panel installation with batteries and smart energy tariffs, but is its one-stop-shop approach worth the cost? We examine its prices, products, warranties and service The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
‘A lack of care’: how big companies still fail bereaved customers Those trying to report a death can face bureaucracy, costly delays and other shocking mistakes The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 Two UK nuclear power stations given further one-year extensions Heysham 1 in Lancashire and Hartlepool in County Durham are now expected to generate electricity until March 2028.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025 British Gas sent a bill for £3,000 despite big credit The final account switched from a credit to a debit, then a partial refund – and finally back into a debit
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025 Hive home heating review: Stay warm this winter, the smart way Veteran advocate of the intelligent home, Stuart Pritchard explains why your house needs Hive
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025 The never-ending drama of dealing with errant energy companies Three horror stories with familiar plots, dramatic twists and farcical surprises
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025 British Gas owner buys £1.5bn gas terminal in big bet on fossil fuel reliance Deal for Europe’s biggest facility for LNG imports comes as overall UK gas demand fell sharply last year
Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025 British Gas owner takes stake in Europe’s biggest LNG terminal in £1.5bn deal Centrica and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire the Isle of Grain terminal from current owner National Grid.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 30, 2025 People are using their wet laundry to beat the heat this summer — this easy hack will save energy, and keep your house cool The summer is a great time to dry your laundry outside, but what about if you use it to cool your house down instead? Here's how.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025 Fears UK gas stockpile to drop for winter as British Gas owner plans sell-off Centrica keen to stem losses from North Sea Rough storage after company profits halve
Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025 Centrica calls for new customer ban on rival Octopus amid row over Ofgem rules Centrica chief executive Chris O’Shea claimed that regulator Ofgem was not enforcing recent financial resilience rules.
Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025 British Gas household supply arm earnings fall after £50m warm weather hit The residential energy supply business saw underlying earnings drop to £133 million in the six months to June 30, down from £156 million a year ago.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025 Why does British Gas keep playing dumb over my faulty smart meter? It won’t relay readings, and I now fear an estimated bill I may be unable to challenge