British Gas lost 400,000 customers in 2016

Profits in UK residential supply arm fall 11 per cent as three per cent of accounts switch suppliers

Big six face grilling
Shopping around for energy can save you hundreds of pounds each year

British Gas earned less money from residential customers in the UK last year, after 400,000 clients switched to other suppliers.

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