Residential arm sees 3.2% rise after raising tariffs in December

Campaigners warn of potential conflicts of interest from energy-sector leaders advising on policy

One of BP’s top executives has emerged as a surprise candidate to become the next chairman of British Gas owner Centrica.

Parent group of British Gas will take 25% stake in six Lancashire wells

The defence giant BAE Systems hailed Sir Roger Carr's skills with investors and government as it confirmed him as its new chairman. He is viewed as a safe pair of hands following a year that saw the collapse of a £30bn merger with the Airbus manufacturer EADS.

Sir Roger will replace Dick Olver, who has held the role for nine years

Centrica, British Gas’s owner, is in talks to buy into Cuadrilla Resources, chaired by the former BP chief executive Lord Browne, in a move that could boost the UK’s nascent shale gas industry.

News that British Gas owner Centrica is in talks to buy into Cuadrilla Resources, chaired by former BP boss Lord Browne, could prove a major boost to the UK's nascent shale gas industry.

Bonanza from tough winter 'will be used to benefit customers for as long as possible'

Sir Roger Carr was back beating the drum for greater diversity at the top of British companies at an Ernst & Young reception on Tuesday night.

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Increases in energy prices threaten to push much of the population into fuel poverty

Britain's supplies are at the mercy of the weather and volatile markets unless it increases its meagre storage capacity, says Tom Bawden

Families may be forced to turn off heating as their gas bills soar