Service charges in England and Wales: landlords also face an 18-month deadline
Leaseholders in England and Wales have their own billing deadline: miss the 18-month window under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, and the landlord forfeits the charge.
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Network charges 2027: Germany cuts its subsidy, Ofgem approves £70bn grid spend
Germany is shrinking its federal network-fee subsidy for 2027. The UK has no such subsidy, but Ofgem's RIIO-3 decision adds up to £108 to network charges on a typical bill.
What UK Households Should Do When Their Energy Supplier Fails
Ofgem runs a Supplier of Last Resort process so households never lose power when a supplier collapses. Using the 24,000-customer Tomato Energy case, here is what to do and keep.
Winter Fuel Payment 2026/27: Up to £300 for UK Pensioners, £35,000 Clawback
UK pensioners born on or before 27 June 1960 can get £100 to £300 towards heating this winter. Anyone earning over £35,000 sees it reclaimed through tax.
Buying property: what becomes more digital in 2027
When buying property, eNoVA is starting in stages. What has applied since October, which electronic steps will be added in 2027 and why the reform neither replaces notarial certification nor guarantees a faster land register entry.
Ecodesign Act in force: what buyers need to know now
Since 1 November, the new Ecodesign Act and changes to energy consumption labelling have applied. What this means for buyers, retailers and older appliances.
Heating oil costs €179 per 100 litres – 83 per cent more than a year ago
Heating oil is 83 per cent more expensive than a year ago: what is driving prices and what homeowners should know before the winter.