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Martin Lewis issues energy price cap warning as Ofgem lifts cap to £1,758
By Joseph Mullane last updated
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has warned on his Twitter account that households with high electricity use could see significant increases in their bills

Government considers cutting VAT on domestic energy bills
By Joseph Mullane published
The government is considering removing the 5% VAT on domestic energy bills, potentially saving high-energy households hundreds of pounds

Curious about new staircase costs? Find out how much you can expect to pay to replace your old staircase
By Steve Jenkins last updated
Discover how much you’ll need to invest on new staircase costs. Here we look at prices for all types of staircases, how much to relocate and labour rates

From timbers to tiles we explore how much a new roof costs
By Tim Phillips last updated
Whether you’re building a new roof or renovating an existing one, your location, style of roof and material choice will all have an impact on the overall costs. Here’s what you need to know

Households told to act now on meter readings as energy bills rise tomorrow
By Joseph Mullane published
Energy expert issues urgent warning as one in six say they ‘can’t afford’ any more price rises

New tax could add £24,000 to the cost of a new home
By Joseph Mullane published
A proposed landfill tax reform could add over £24,000 to the cost of every new build home, sparking warnings from the construction industry

How air con installation grants of £7,500 could soon be available from the government
By Joseph Mullane published
Air conditioning could soon be covered by government heat pump grants

Zonal pricing isn’t dead yet: Could regional energy costs still happen?
By Joseph Mullane published
Government shelves zonal energy pricing, but with experts divided and reforms still underway, the debate over how to fairly charge for power is far from over

1.5m households could claim free electricity this weekend, but are you eligible?
By Joseph Mullane published
Enjoy festival vibes at home with free electricity this weekend - perfect for those missing out on live events

How much does internal plastering cost? Our expert explains all the factors when budgeting for this finish
By Tim Phillips published
It’s a key element when it comes to renovation, extension and self-build projects, so here is everything you need to know when budgeting for plastering walls and ceilings
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