Utility Charges: Explaining Your Fuel, Water, Council Tax and Phone Charges

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The Privatisation of Gas

Back in 1986, when the Conservative government privatised the gas industry, it had only been nationalised for 40 years, since just after the end of World War...

Alternatives to Gas

In a domestic context gas is usually used for two things, central heating and cooking. If you are looking for alternatives to gas, perhaps to get out of the...

Background to the Privatisation of Water

This article looks at the run-up to the privatisation of water and sewage services in the England and Wales in 1989. As is touched on in our article in the O...

Empty Property: Should I Pay Supply Charge?

Landlords' responsibilities for utility charges on empty properties are something of a grey area. The situation varies according to the utility in question,...

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