British Gas owner Centrica sees profits hit by mild weather

British Gas owner Centrica has reduced its earnings forecast, as milder winter weather cut into its revenues.

Ofgem defends record of reform over big six energy firms' high prices

Ofgem has hit back at claims it may be partly to blame for high prices, after a group of former regulators said it had presided over a weakening of competition in the energy market.

British Gas staff mis-sold deals, says regulator Ofgem

The UK's biggest energy supplier, British Gas, mis-sold energy deals by making exaggerated claims to potential customers, the regulator has said.

Gas use up 18% on cold weather, British Gas says

Centrica, which owns British Gas, says gas use in the first four months of 2013 was almost a fifth higher than last year because of the cold weather.