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British Gas refuses to admit prepayment meter failings leaving MPs 'astonished'

Energy companies faced a dramatic grilling by MPs following reports of debt collectors forcibly breaking into vulnerable customers' homes to fit prepayment meters

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

Ban on forced prepayment meters will continue beyond March, says Ofgem

Head of Great Britain’s energy regulator tells MPs installations will not resume without adherence to forthcoming code of practice

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

British Gas owner Centrica extends life of Lancashire nuclear power station

The power station will now close in March 2026, two years later than originally planned

Birmingham Post · Mar 14, 2023

Centrica boss urged to waive £1.6m bonus – but refuses to discuss it

‘Too early to have conversation’ abount bonus, says chief executive after record profits spark outrage

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Centrica boss defends profit spike despite fury from campaigners and politicians and claims of 'broken' energy market

Chris O'Shea says profits support push to net zero and ultimately lower bills

Insider UK · Feb 16, 2023

Bristol pub owner accuses energy company of ‘blatant profiteering' after £7K bill

He was initially handed the huge bill when his contract with British Gas came to an end

Bristol Post · Feb 16, 2023

Funding cut to vital Glasgow homelessness service would be a disaster for vulnerable people

Record View says a preventable rise in rough sleeping would be a disgrace.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023

British Gas chief urged to reject massive £1.6m bonus as millions face huge energy bills

Chief executive Chris O’Shea is expected to be in line for the windfall on the back of a soaring profits at the energy giant, which is forecast to announce a £3billion haul this Thursday

Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023

Possible compensation for vulnerable energy customers after ‘wrongful’ installation of prepayment meters

The UK Government is calling on Ofgem to do more to ensure energy providers stick to the rules.

Daily Record · Feb 6, 2023

Who is British Gas boss Chris O'Shea - the man 'accountable' for prepayment meters scandal?

The head of the energy giant's parent company has apologised to customers

Wales Online · Feb 4, 2023