Are you an EPC assessor or have you experienced an issue with your property’s EPC? Get in touch: money@telegraph.co.uk Poorly trained energy assessors risk wiping thousands off property prices by incorrectly grading homes’ efficiency, experts have warned. Labour has vowed to reform energy performance certificates (EPCs) as part of a net zero drive that will force landlords to upgrade their homes to a minimum grade of C by 2030. The plans, proposed by Angela Rayner, the housing secretary, will...

Christmas jobs are at risk of extinction after vacancies for seasonal work declined for the fourth year in a row. The number of part-time roles advertised in October and December has fallen to a level not seen since the middle of the pandemic, according to job search platform Adzuna. Senior retail sources said weak consumer confidence following Rachel Reeves’s Budget meant demand for seasonal workers had waned. Supermarket bosses previously warned the Chancellor’s National Insurance raid on...

Millennial parents doing their Christmas shopping can expect to experience a sharp sense of déjà vu this year, as they’re likely to spot toys from their childhood that have stood the test of time. In 2023, shelves are still stacked with Barbies, Star Wars figures, video games, and trading cards. In the early 00s, it was much the same – a simple pack of the original “base set” Pokémon cards sold for £2.40 each, compared to £3.35 for a pack in 2023. Little did millennials know, however, that...