Are you using electricity or natural gas without paying? If so, something is wrong. The law states that you can only use energy when you are in possession of a valid contract with an energy supplier.

All consumption without a contract like this is illegal, and you run the risk of sanctions such as:

• a bigger bill
• or having the meters closed.

Consumption without a contract is usually the result of:

• a poorly organised removal (the meters are not yet in your name)
• breaking the seals on the meters (never do this!).

Conclusion: always inform your supplier promptly if you are moving house and have the meters at your new address put in your name in good time.