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What to do if you haven’t received your Winter Fuel Payment — and when you need to claim it by
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
Basement conversion costs can mean digging as deep into your funds as you do the ground — here's why
Basement conversion costs are generally higher than extension costs, and for good reason. We breakdown where you'll need to allocate budget and why
Families could get £12,000 of solar panels for free under new government plan
Eligible households could receive fully funded solar panels and home batteries worth up to £12,000, as the government rolls out its largest clean energy home upgrade programme
£125m in household savings and fewer water disruptions promised under new water reforms
Government unveils once-in-a-generation overhaul to UK water, promising improved reliability, long-term household savings and smarter infrastructure management
House prices are rising – but could inflation stop the momentum?
House prices rise toward the end of 2025, but cost pressures from inflation add a new challenge for the market
More than 54,000 UK solar panel owners could face £100 HMRC fine before the end of January
HMRC warning for solar panel owners as thousands may incur £100 fine this month for late online tax returns
Are mortgages going down in 2026? What homeowners need to know
Mortgage rates are falling at the start of 2026, giving buyers and remortgagers a chance to secure historically low deals before rates rise again
Well-installed heat pumps cut energy bills by over £200 a year, UK study finds
Real-world data from hundreds of UK homes shows efficient heat pumps outperform gas boilers on cost and comfort
