2023: Centrica CEO Chris O'Shea's pay doubles to £8.2m amid soaring shares during the UK's cost-of-living crisis.

British Gas owner Centrica's CEO, Chris O'Shea, received a total pay of £8.2m in 2023, with his salary almost doubling compared to the previous year. The increase in O'Shea's pay is attributed to the company's shares soaring due to high household energy bills during the cost-of-living crisis. This has prompted criticism, especially as many households continue to struggle with energy debt.