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A general view of a domestic radiator room thermostat. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Work with people struggling to pay bills - Vikki Brownridge & Gary Booker
For households under financial pressure, an energy bill is rarely their only worry. It sits alongside housing costs, council tax, food, credit repayments and al...

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said threats to close the Rough gas storage facility "are endangering jobs and our ability to keep the lights on and heat homes"

Government support 'needed to prevent closure of Yorkshire gas storage facility'

British Gas owner Centrica has said it plans to axe a further 800 jobs on top of 500 role cuts announced last month as part of efforts to overhaul its customer services and support teams. (Photo by Steve Parsons/PA Wire)

Centrica plans overhaul with 1,300 job cuts over two years

File photo of a central heating thermostat. British Gas has agreed to a £20 million payout and to compensate customers who had a prepayment meter installed without their permission, regulator Ofgem has said following an investigation. (Photo by Steve Parsons/PA Wire)

British Gas agrees £20m payout for prepayment meter failures

British Gas owner Centrica has seen annual earnings nearly halve in a “challenging” year as its household supply arm was knocked by an £80 million warm weather hit and as customers switched to cheaper deals. (Photo by Steve Parsons/PA Wire)

Centrica sees annual earnings nearly halve

Households across Yorkshire face an increased risk of frozen and burst pipes as Storm Goretti continues (Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Why Yorkshire homes face burst pipe risk after Storm Goretti moves on

British Gas is advising households not to forget this simple advice to stay safe and energy-smart this festive season.

British Gas issues safety advice as Christmas lights are switched on

Tomato Energy has collapsed, affecting around 15,300 households and 8,400 business customers (Photo: Pexels)

British Gas to take on collapsed energy supplier - what to do next

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'No energy bills for two years' trial starts in village

National Grid has agreed to sell Europe’s largest liquefied natural gas terminal to British Gas owner Centrica and Energy Capital Partners, in a deal worth £1.5 billion. (Photo by Jeff Moore/PA Wire)

National Grid agrees sale of Isle of Grain terminal

Elon Musk's Tesla is plotting to enter the British energy market and supply households in the coming months. The company has sought approval for an energy licence from regulator Ofgem in order to take on energy supply giants including British Gas owner Centrica and Octopus Energy. Tesla Energy Ventures applied for the licence last month, according to a new filing published by Ofgem. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA Wire)

Tesla aims to supply energy to UK households

No, Sally can’t wait: She gets VIP treatment to mark Oasis' return

Ireland Wood Primary School pupils with Krysten Coombs and British Gas team

ParalympicsGB athlete Krysten Coombs visits Ireland Wood Primary School for spec...

Glastonbury revellers take home 39 items to wash at mum and dad’s

Brits entertaining pet peeves revealed ahead of Bank Holiday

Bills are going up again - unless you act now

Cut energy bills by £388 with this free tool before the cap jumps

British Gas reimagines hit single 'House of the Rising Sun' using the sounds of household appliances as they provide half-price electricity between 11am to 4pm on PeakSave Sundays.

Sunday Scaries have overtaken the Monday Blues - new research

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Martin Lewis shares exclusive cheap British Gas tariff – but act fast

Tom Daley enrols in British Gas' Get Set for Positive Energy education programme

Tom Daley goes back to school to learn Gen Alpha slang - like 'slay'

British Gas’s PeakSave customers have the chance to win free electricity for a year

British Gas offers chance to win free electricity for a year

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband arrives in Downing Street, London, for a Cabinet meeting. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

Discovery of natural gas shows why we need fracking - YP Letters
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Almost half of people in Leeds struggling with their energy bills have never sou...

British Gas owner Centrica has revealed earnings in its household supply arm more than halved last year as profits continued to pull back following record highs seen during the energy crisis. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Centrica provides update on 2024 performance

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband looks on as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer answers questions. PIC: Oli Scarff/PA Wire

Why the energy market is broken - YP Letters

British Gas has extended their You Pay: We Pay scheme

British Gas extends scheme for struggling households

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Cold snap sparks gas shortage fears with 'a week's worth left'

Full list of energy suppliers offering free energy over Christmas

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Energy firm urges Brits to claim Pension Credit and offers winter aid

Many households are expected to reach for the thermostat for the first time since spring

Smart tips to prep your heating and avoid costly repairs!

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

Poor customer service can be a costly and stressful experience

Which? reveals eye-watering costs of poor customer service

Leeds SVP Furniture Depot Open Day

A local charity that helped more than 500 households last year has now relaunche...
St Vincent’s Furniture Depot in Leeds celebrated its relaunch last week, showcasing recent refurbishments made possible by a generous donation from British Gas. The depot, which provided essential furniture to 539 households in 2023, highlights the significant and ongoing demand for the charity’s services in the area.
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Households warned not to use ovens or electric cars before Saturday

British Gas owner Centrica’s profits have fallen back after they hit record highs during the energy crisis, as it said the UK was moving to a “more normalised” gas and electricity market. Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Profits fall back from record highs for British Gas owner Centrica

Library image of Centrica chief executive Chris O’Shea. Centrica is expected to post just under £1 billion in first-half operating profits. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Centrica set to post around £1bn in first-half operating profits

Watchdog Which? criticises 3 utility firms over poor customer service

British Gas is giving away £210 in vouchers and gifts to customers

British Gas owner Centrica has fended off a potential shareholder revolt over its chief executive’s £8.2m pay deal last year, as campaigners branded the pay packet “fundamentally wrong”. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

British Gas owner avoids shareholder revolt over CEO's pay packet

You could claim back £180 as an EDF, British Gas and Octopus customer

Katie Coyne, 60, and husband Richard, 64, said the £57,000 energy bill from British Gas is “beyond a joke”.

Watch: 'We got a £57k bill from British Gas for our one bedroom home'

Centrica chief executive Chris O’Shea said that a special tariff for the worst off would be “the best thing we can do for consumers”. (Photo by Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

Centrica: Boss of British Gas’s parent company calls for 'social tariff'

These are the top 10 little gestures that go along way for workers

British Gas electricity customers can claim half price electricity on Christmas Day.

British Gas offers half price electricity on Christmas Day

A file photo of a handheld smart meter on a kitchen hob showing the cost of a year-to-date's worth of home energy usage in a home. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Why I am sceptical about Ofgem’s review of standing charges - Jayne Dowle

British Gas has announced that it will recruit hundreds of new staff across its network of energy contact centres, with new roles set to be created in Yorkshire. Picture by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

British Gas to hire hundreds of new staff

The 'Bee Network' buses form part of the franchising model for bus services in Greater Manchester. PIC: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

The cost of privatisation on public service - YP Letters

Ad Feature Households urged to prepare for first cold snap

Ad Feature British Gas, Team GB and ParalympicsGB announce new 5 year partnership

Thivendran Kodeeswaran was threatened with legal action by British Gas over what turned out to be a fictitious £14,000 electric bill.

British Gas chased man for 18 months over fictitious £14k energy bill

BP will be hoping it can avoid the fate of its fellow London rival Shell on Tuesday, when the oil major discloses how profitable it was in the second quarter of the year. (Photo by Ian West/PA Wire)

BP hopes to avoid Shell’s expectation miss as it reports profits

Ed Miliband, Labour's Shadow Climate and Net Zero Secretary.

Energy companies and banks see jump in profits, figures show

Centrica has revealed that earnings at its retail supplier business soared by nearly 900 per cent as it was handed a price cap boost of around £500m. (Photo by Steve Parsons/PA Wire)

British Gas owner Centrica sees supply arm profits soar on price cap boost

Centrica’s profits soared threefold to £3.3bn in 2022 (image: PA)

British Gas launch new scheme offering half price electricity

'Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, was one energy firm that tried to forestall Ofgem’s criticism by implying it would stop using overseas call centres'. PIC: PA

Energy companies are really not so smart - David Behrens

Centrica chair Scott Wheway says there needs to be tougher regulation of the finances of energy companies.

British Gas boss calls for tougher energy market rules to protect consumers

The headquarters of Centrica, which owns British Gas. PIC: PA

Bonus for the boss of British Gas owner is a stark contrast - The YP says

Centrica CEO Chris O'Shea addresses the AGM in Leeds

British Gas to end use of 3,500 overseas call centre staff, CEO pledges

Centrica CEO Chris O'Shea addresses the company's AGM in Leeds.

British Gas: Centrica shareholders back £3.7m bonus for CEO Chris O'Shea

Centrica CEO Chris O'Shea addresses the company's AGM in Leeds.

British Gas: Centrica shareholders back £3.7m bonus for CEO Chris O'Shea

British Gas gives heat pump warmth guarantee

British Gas gives heat pump warmth guarantee

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