British Gas
Coverage of British Gas in the Nexus archive.
- Andy Burnham to cut tax for pubs, clubs and live music in England and make vape shops pay more – business live
Andy Burnham proposes tax cuts for pubs, clubs, and live music venues in England while increasing taxes on vape shops. Centrica is cutting 1,300 jobs at British Gas due to 'changing customer behaviour,' despite the company's poor customer service ratings.
- British Gas customers to receive up to £112m over prepayment meter scandal
British Gas customers will receive up to £112m in compensation and debt write-offs due to a scandal involving forced prepayment meter installations. The energy regulator found that British Gas had force-fitted meters in homes of vulnerable customers during the Russian gas crisis. Thousands of customers will benefit from the redress, which includes a £20m penalty and £70m of debt write-offs.
- British Gas to pay £20m fine following regulator's probe into prepayment meters
British Gas has been fined £20m by the regulator for its handling of prepayment meters. The fine is a result of an investigation into the company's practices. British Gas will have to pay the fine following the regulator's probe.
- British Gas launches fixed energy tariff £250 below predicted July price cap - but be quick if you want to sign up
British Gas has introduced a fixed energy tariff priced £250 below the predicted July price cap, offering consumers a cost-saving option. However, the tariff has limited availability, requiring prompt sign-ups.