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British Gas gives heat pump warmth guarantee

British Gas gives heat pump warmth guarantee

Campaigners have hit out at tougher rules over which homes can be forced to have a prepayment energy meter fitted amid the cost of living crisis.

Fury as energy prepayment meter force-fittings given green light again

Business Secretary Grant Shapps has demanded that energy suppliers stop forcing financially stretched households to switch to prepayment meters. Mr Shapps has also vowed to name and shame the worst offenders. Issue date: Sunday January 22, 2023.

Forced installation of prepayment meters to be banned in homes of over-85s

Ofgem’s new rules ban energy supplies from forcibly installing pre-payment meters into the homes of some customers

Energy firms banned from installing forced metres to over 85’s

The Royal Courts of Justice in London, as judges are set to give their ruling on a High Court challenge over the Government's handling of the sale of collapsed energy firm Bulb.

Energy suppliers lose High Court challenge over sale of collapsed provider Bulb

Prepayent meter

Ofgem orders energy firms to pay compensation over prepayment metres

Full-year profits at Centrica hit £3.3bn for 2022, more than triple the £948m it made the year before.

British Gas owner Centrica announces record profits

British Gas report record-breaking profits amid UK energy crisis

Energy regulator Ofgem has advised energy companies to suspend forced prepayment meter installations.

Ofgem tells energy companies to suspend prepayment meter installations

Donald Trump promised to shake up Washington and eventually tried to end democracy in the US (Picture: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Energy crisis is creating a breeding ground for political extremism

British gas are to be investigated by Ofgem

British Gas to be investigated over actions of debt collectors

Households are urged to prioritise energy efficiency this winter

British Gas has pledged to donate 10% of its profits during the energy crisis to help people struggling with rising bills. The money will be provided through the British Gas Energy Support Fund, which gives grants to those most in need. Issue date: Thursday August 25, 2022.

British Gas pledges to donate 10% of profit as energy price cap expected to rise

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BP has revealed second-quarter profits more than trebled as it reaped the benefits of soaring oil and gas prices.

BP reports huge profits as energy bills soar

Brian Wilson is struggling to find a way to pay his gas bill, but not through lack of funds (Picture: Euan Cherry/PA)

Will British Gas please let me contribute to their profits? – Brian Wilson

Gas prices have been driven up because Russia is a key producer of the fossil fuel (image: Adobe)

British Gas offers customers £1,500 off energy bills - how to apply

There is a need to work out future household bills (photo: Adobe)

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Millions of teenage girls want to ‘break the glass ceiling’ with a career in a m...

Martin Lewis issued urgent advise to British Gas and E.On customers (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to British Gas and E.On customers (Photo: ITV)

Centrica has flagged annual earnings at the top end of its targets.

Windfall tax calls intensify as Scottish Gas owner Centrica flags big profits

Britons who are with British Gas, Octopus Energy and Shell Energy said their direct debits have doubled since the price rise, despite the price cap being half that, according to Money Saving Expert (MSE).

Direct debits have doubled after energy increase, some Britons say

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Construction starts on Scotland’s largest transmission-connected battery

These are the top 20 ways Brits waste energy

Gas prices are set to rise yet again (Picture: Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images)

Staggering energy price rises mean ministers should target support on poorest

Who are the Big 6 energy companies in the UK? What is the energy price cap and does it impact the UK's largest suppliers? (Image credit: Industrial Photo/Getty Images/pixabay via Canva)

Who are the Big Six and what is the energy price cap?

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Ofgem and Teneo have entered talks to determine how the consultancy can help with the regulator's safety net. Photo: kurga / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

Why are Ofgem and Teneo working together?

People's Energy offices at Shawfair Park, Dalkeith (Image credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about 'failed' Midlothian company People's Energy

Top 10 rookie mistakes by first time householders

If you're on a standard tariff, which over half of UK households are, then you could see your bills jump this April. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Don’t accept the price hike as big six raise energy costs by £100 per year - Mar...

Millions of people will see their British Gas bill go up by £97 from April - here’s why
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Millions of people will see their British Gas bill go up by £97 from April - her...

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Union calls on British Gas to remove 'fire and rehire' threat

Top tips to avoid cold weather problems at home. (Picture: Shutterstock)

How to avoid common winter problems in your home - from broken boilers to mould

British Gas workers have been striking through the GMB Union.

British Gas engineers strike for eighth day over ‘fire and rehire’ row

British Gas workers will strike again for 6 days - here's why and if it will affect you (Photo: Shutterstock)

British Gas workers will strike again for 6 days - here's why and if it will aff...

British Gas engineers will launch a five-day strike from Thursday 7 January in a dispute over pay and conditions (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Why British Gas engineers are beginning 2021 with industrial action

British Gas workers will be protesting outside the Headquarters in Edinburgh.

British Gas workers prepare for five days of strike action

Vauxhall Corsa-e buyers offered free home charger and 30,000 miles of charging

Some energy customers have to wait over 40 minutes to speak to a call handler

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Experts warn that the nation is in for a big freeze – as gas engineers expect to...

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Maximise your savings by paying for your bills by direct debit, and select online billing (Picture: PA)

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Thousands of British Gas customers were switched to a new provider in the middle of winter last year (Photo: Shutterstock)

British Gas has paid out £1.7m in compensation to more than 250,000 customers - ...

The Royal Mail will be cutting 2,000 jobs

Royal Mail has announced they are cutting 2,000 jobs

The offer is only available to those who are part of the British Gas loyalty scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)

British Gas customers can get five days of free electricity - here’s how

Suddenly, energy prices are lower (Picture: John Devlin)

Covid-19 raises energy firms’ temperature

Energy usage figures have shown how Brits’ daily routines have changed since the...

British Gas engineers to deliver food parcels for people in need

Caroline Flint says the big six should have passed on savings. Picture: Getty

ScottishPower to slash bills by £42

Power giant bosses face the MPs yesterday. The only chief executive from the Big Six in the picture is E.ONs Tony Cocker, left. Picture: PA

Energy firm boss in call for price inquiry

British Gas was unable to say how many of its Scottish customers it owed money to. Picture: PA

British Gas profiting from overestimated energy bills

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npower increases electricty and gas prices

Families lose £8 per month as incomes lag behind inflation

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British Gas feels the heat for failing customers

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