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2021
British Gas engineers continue strike over proposed contracts
British Gas field engineers continued striking in New Malden over contracts they said Centrica was forcing on them through a “fire and re-hire” threat. Centrica said the contracts were necessary to protect jobs and that dismissal and re-engagement had been removed for a significant majority of employees.
2020
Centrica agrees to acquire Robin Hood Energy customers
Centrica announced that, through its British Gas business, it had agreed to acquire the energy-supply customers of Robin Hood Energy. Completion was anticipated on 16 September.
2020
EXL and Centrica extend strategic partnership
EXL announced a five-year contract extension to continue providing services and solutions to Centrica. Centrica described the agreement as a continuation of its strategic partnership with EXL.
2020
Centrica announces 5,000 planned job cuts
Centrica announced 5,000 job cuts for the second half of 2020 as part of a business-wide restructure.
2020
Iain Conn to step down as Centrica CEO and board member
Centrica announced that Iain Conn would step down as CEO and from the board, remaining available to support the handover until the annual general meeting on 11 May 2020.
2020
Centrica appoints Scott Wheway as chairman
Centrica confirmed Scott Wheway's appointment as Chairman, effective immediately.
2020
Centrica chairman Charles Berry resigns
Centrica announced that Chairman Charles Berry resigned with immediate effect, following doctors' advice to reduce his workload.
2020
Centrica names Chris O’Shea interim CEO
Centrica announced that Group CFO Chris O’Shea would become Interim Group CEO while the search for a permanent CEO continued.
2020
Driivz raises £8.4 million in funding
Driivz raised £8.4 million in its latest funding round, with GVR and Centrica participating.
2019
Centrica and NCP team up to trial EV charge parks
Centrica and NCP teamed up to trial public-space “charge parks” for electric vehicles, with the aim of exploring potential charging options for commercial fleets and taxis.
2015
Centrica cuts dividend and investment budget
Centrica cut its annual dividend by 21 percent and its 2015–2016 exploration and production budget by £400 million, citing lower energy prices and weaker profits. It also said future dividend payments would be cut by 30 percent.
2015
Centrica reports lower profit and spending cuts
Centrica reported a 35% fall in 2014 adjusted operating profit and said it had cut its 2015–2016 exploration and production budget by £400 million, reduced its dividend, and would cut future payments by 30%.