British Gas to hand out £250 credit to thousands of customers for energy bills The energy supplier announced a new £10 million support package targeted at prepayment customers Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2023
British Gas to give thousands of customers free £250 credit to help with energy bills British Gas says it will identify those who are eligible for the free help - meaning you shouldn’t need to apply - as it launches a new £10million support package Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023
British Gas vows to halt remote switches of customers to prepayment meters Firm pledges £10m in extra support but is not ending forced installation of devices in person The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023
Vulnerable gran issued £7k British Gas bill in error that 'could have cost her life' Sylvia Dea's son has slammed British Gas saying that she could have "committed suicide because she thought she was now laboured with £87,000 a year" to pay the provider Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023
Elderly woman hit with home energy bill of nearly €8,000 a month Sylvia Dea, 78, was spared the shock of seeing that bill figure thanks to her son Jon Irish Mirror · Jan 16, 2023
Vulnerable 78-year-old woman sent energy bill for £7,000 a month Her son found the bill when he went to help his mum, but fears what could have happened if he hadn't Wales Online · Jan 16, 2023
British Gas owner on course for eightfold rise in profits from high energy prices Surge in earnings comes as 8 million households face fuel poverty The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
British Gas owner forecasts eightfold rise in earnings amid soaring gas prices Ukraine war’s effect on wholesale gas prices prompts third upgrade in a year from Centrica The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023
8 bills you need to check now to save money - from broadband to council tax and mortgage Mirror Money editor Levi Winchester goes through your monthly payments bill by bill to explain how you can save money through comparing prices, haggling, and taking advantage of all the help available Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023
All the help you can get NOW with your energy bills - including free £1,500 Mirror Money has compiled a list of all the grants, loans and support packages available if you're struggling to keep on top of or need help after falling behind on your energy bills Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023
Full list of energy support for customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON and more We've detailed the support available from the main energy suppliers in the UK and what support there is for those who don't meet the benefit or low income threshold Manchester Evening News · Jan 5, 2023
Energy bill support is available from major UK suppliers Energy companies still have millions of pounds to help customers who are struggling to heat their homes Wales Online · Jan 3, 2023
Help you can get from British Gas, EDF and Shell if you're struggling to pay your energy bills Suppliers still have millions of pounds to give to vulnerable customers who are unable to afford to heat their homes Chronicle Live · Jan 2, 2023
Eight energy tips which could save you up to £1,900 on your bills this year The energy problems which plagued the UK last year are set to carry on throughout 2023 and household budgets will continue to be squeezed. Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023
Liverpool Echo · Dec 21, 2022 British Gas issues warning to customers over £150 Warm Home Discount The energy supplier had a message for those who are not eligible for the extra support
Edinburgh Live · Dec 20, 2022 British Gas issue Warm Home Discount scheme warning stating they 'can’t help' They have said that they cannot help if your household has been rejected help as part of the 'Warm Home Discount scheme' which aims to help people struggling financially.
Glasgow Live · Dec 20, 2022 British Gas issues customer warning over £150 Warm Home Discount The energy giants have told customers they 'can't help them' with their Warm Home Discount applications in some circumstances, with many households still waiting on the cash boost.
Nottingham Post · Dec 20, 2022 British Gas 'can't help' customers who are rejected for £150 Warm Home Discount The money supports people on the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit or those 'on a low income with high energy costs'
Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022 Freezing customers wait over an hour to speak to energy suppliers at up to 65p a minute The Sunday Mirror made evening calls to several big firms including Eon, British Gas, EDF, Scottish Power and SSE to see how long you'd have to wait to get through - here are the results
Chronicle Live · Dec 17, 2022 Government issues 'quick and easy no cost' tips that could save £350 a year on energy bills The new multi-million pound campaign advises households to turn down radiators, close curtains and cut down on tumble drying to cut down on their energy use
Chronicle Live · Dec 17, 2022 British Gas, Scottish Power, SSE and Ovo named and shamed as energy vouchers fail to to arrive One in five of the UK's poorest families are left shivering as they wait for their rebate payments to top up their meters
Chronicle Live · Dec 16, 2022 Expert shares easy tips every household can follow to save £250 on their heating bills The expert shared three key steps people can take to help stop heat from escaping through roofs and gaps around doors and windows
Nottingham Post · Dec 16, 2022 British Gas issues guidance on what to do if pipes are frozen and how stop them from freezing British Gas and SSE have guidance on how to stop pipes from freezing in cold weather
Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022 Full list of energy firms offering support on bills - including Scottish Power, OVO and Octopus Energy suppliers are offering grants, discounts, and services to certain customers who are struggling to pay their bills.
Glasgow Live · Dec 16, 2022 British Gas shares handy guide on how to thaw frozen pipes in cold weather The wintry weather covering the majority of Scotland can cause more issues than just travel disruption - it can lead to problems with household's central heating too.