Fire and hire

Centrica's profit hit £3.308 billion due to gas and nuclear. Image: Centrica.

February 25, 2021

Centrica sees record profit drop of 31% in 2020

British Gas owner Centrica saw its adjusted operating profit fall 31% in 2020, a record low according to its preliminary results.

Centrica's profit hit £3.308 billion due to gas and nuclear. Image: Centrica.

December 9, 2020

Centrica and unions take significant step in controversial contract negotiation

A significant step has been made by Centrica and unions, with the majority of workers accepting new contract terms.

Centrica's profit hit £3.308 billion due to gas and nuclear. Image: Centrica.

August 20, 2020

Centrica must ‘wake up and smell the gas’ as 95% of employees vote for strike

British Gas employees are on the verge of striking following the company’s controversial ‘fire and hire’ plan.

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