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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Holly Williams

British Gas boss pockets £3.6m bonus despite company profits halving

Centrica chief executive Chris O’Shea - (PA Wire)

British Gas owner Centrica has revealed its chief executive, Chris O’Shea, secured £3.6 million in bonuses and share awards last year, despite the energy giant seeing its underlying earnings nearly halve.

The power company’s annual report showed that Mr O’Shea reeceived a £1.4 million annual bonus and £2.2 million in long-term share awards for 2025, in addition to his £1.04 million salary.

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