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Energy suppliers to be held accountable for faulty and delayed smart meter installations
By Joseph Mullane published
Customers could receive £40 compensation for delayed installations, failed appointments or unresolved smart meter faults

Feed-in Tariffs: How 800,000 households with solar panels may earn less due to payments change
By Joseph Mullane published
Solar households will still see payments rise each year, but at a slower rate, after the Government confirmed changes to how Feed-in Tariff payments are linked to inflation

Man who turned £500 boat into his home awaits planning decision
By Joseph Mullane published
A Worcestershire dad transforms a £500 boat into an off-grid riverside home, while awaiting council approval to see if it qualifies as a legal residence

Man who claimed planning permission laws did not apply to him jailed for 12 months
By Joseph Mullane published
Cheshire East Council took action after the homeowner had repeated breaches and ignored numerous court orders to remove two homes he built

Water bills rising by £33 a year, but could your home qualify you for a discount?
By Joseph Mullane published
Household water bills in England and Wales are set to rise by an average of £33 a year from April, but millions of households could be eligible for discounted bills

The hidden kitchen organisation features four in five homeowners are adding without you noticing
By Joseph Mullane published
Task-specific built-ins and clever storage solutions are reshaping UK kitchens as functionality becomes a top priority

Monty Don’s garden floods again — but he finds an unexpected upside
By Joseph Mullane published
Even as Storm Chandra hits Longmeadow, Monty Don finds calm and purpose in the soggy conditions

What to do if you haven’t received your Winter Fuel Payment — and when you need to claim it by
By Joseph Mullane published
Most Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically, but if yours hasn’t arrived, there are clear steps to take – and a deadline you need to be aware of
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