Council worker ordered to pay £20k after taking up second job at British Gas while on 'sick leave' and starring in their promo videos

Daily Mail - Oct 14, 2026

Elisha Neavin, 37, took up an apprenticeship with British Gas while she was supposed to be on sick leave from her job at the London Borough of Southwark council.

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