Fuel poverty is defined differently in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and qualifying for help depends on which definition and which support scheme applies. A guide to the definitions and the main schemes available.
Ofgem became the regulator for UK heat networks (communal and district heating) from 2025/26, bringing consumer protections that gas and electricity customers have had for years. What it means if your home is heated this way.
Why Anglesey and Eryri/Snowdonia councils charge some of the highest second-home Council Tax premiums in Wales, and how the premium interacts with holiday-let business rates in 2026/27.
Nearly a third of UK 20-somethings now live with their parents. If your adult child moves back in, here's exactly what happens to your single-person council tax discount, their benefit entitlement, and the real household budget impact.
Why energy usage and cost typically rise when the clocks go back in October 2026, and practical ways to soften the jump in your Ofgem price cap-linked bill.
How UK council tax bands were originally set, when a formal challenge is worth pursuing, and the risk of your band going up in 2026/27.
Is a Disabled Facilities Grant taxable? Does adapting your home for disability change your Council Tax band? The financial side effects of home adaptations explained for 2026/27.
How Economy 7 off-peak electricity tariffs work, who they suit, and how to compare the cost against a standard single-rate tariff under the 2026/27 price cap.
What the Ofgem price cap actually limits, how it's set quarterly, and what the Q2 2026 typical dual-fuel figure means for your bill.
How the Ofgem energy price cap is reviewed each quarter, what's expected to change from October 2026, and how to work out the impact on a typical dual-fuel bill.
Whether switching energy supplier still saves money now most default tariffs sit near the Ofgem price cap, and how to compare fixed deals for 2026/27.
Comparing typical running costs of an air source heat pump against a gas boiler under the 2026/27 Ofgem price cap, and what drives the difference.
