October 1, 2026
Extra energy disconnection protections apply from 1 October to 31 March. Here is who is covered, what suppliers must offer first and where to get help.
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Guides
October 1, 2026
A standard boiler service costs roughly £80 to £120 in 2026. Here’s why skipping it can cost far more, and three checks worth making before you book.
October 1, 2026
Garden office WiFi drops out for a simple reason: distance. Here’s which fix actually matches yours, from a £60 powerline adapter to a buried cable.
September 29, 2026
Ofcom says your provider must warn you before your minimum term ends. Here is what the alert must say and what to do with it.
September 29, 2026
A longer phone contract lowers the monthly bill but can raise the total. Here is how to compare 24 and 36 months fairly.
September 29, 2026
Powerline adapters send your broadband through the mains wiring. Here is when they beat a Wi-Fi extender and what to check before you buy.
September 29, 2026
A typical fridge freezer costs roughly £65 to £75 a year to run. Here is how to check yours on the energy label and trim it.
September 29, 2026
Sharing your phone’s data as a mobile hotspot is handy, but it can drain an allowance fast. Here is what to check before you rely on it.
September 29, 2026
Upload speed decides how smooth your video calls and cloud backups feel. Here is what is typical, how to test yours and when full fibre helps.
News
October 1, 2026
Ofcom is investigating two number suppliers over possible misuse of phone numbers. Here is what that means for scam calls on your mobile and how to report and block them.
September 30, 2026
Vodafone has announced a 5G social tariff from £11 a month. Here is who it may suit, what is still unconfirmed and what to check first.
September 30, 2026
Vodafone is offering a £100 bill credit to new SIM only switchers until 14 October 2026. Here is who qualifies, who is shut out and how to check it is worth having.
September 28, 2026
Ofcom has blocked an Openreach commercial offer for the first time ever, confirming its decision on 28 September. Here’s what it means, and does not mean, for your bill.
September 28, 2026
86 London mobile sites are already off-air this year, with close to 100 expected by December. Planning rules, not network faults, are the cause.
September 28, 2026
Ofcom’s new rules on scam text messages won’t fully apply until 2027. Here’s what changes, when, and the free habits that protect you until then.
September 25, 2026
Ofcom made BT fix how it protects vulnerable and telecare customers during the digital landline switch. Here’s what changed and what your rights are.
September 25, 2026
OnePlus left the UK and Europe in July 2026. Here’s what it means for your phone, the limit on its update promise, and whether leftover stock is worth buying.
September 25, 2026
Ofcom says triple-play switchers could save around £100 a year. Here’s how to check if you’re in or out of contract, and what to do next.
October 1, 2026
Extra energy disconnection protections apply from 1 October to 31 March. Here is who is covered, what suppliers must offer first and where to get help.
October 1, 2026
A standard boiler service costs roughly £80 to £120 in 2026. Here’s why skipping it can cost far more, and three checks worth making before you book.
October 1, 2026
Garden office WiFi drops out for a simple reason: distance. Here’s which fix actually matches yours, from a £60 powerline adapter to a buried cable.
September 29, 2026
Ofcom says your provider must warn you before your minimum term ends. Here is what the alert must say and what to do with it.
September 29, 2026
A longer phone contract lowers the monthly bill but can raise the total. Here is how to compare 24 and 36 months fairly.
September 29, 2026
Powerline adapters send your broadband through the mains wiring. Here is when they beat a Wi-Fi extender and what to check before you buy.
September 29, 2026
A typical fridge freezer costs roughly £65 to £75 a year to run. Here is how to check yours on the energy label and trim it.
September 29, 2026
Sharing your phone’s data as a mobile hotspot is handy, but it can drain an allowance fast. Here is what to check before you rely on it.
September 29, 2026
Upload speed decides how smooth your video calls and cloud backups feel. Here is what is typical, how to test yours and when full fibre helps.
September 29, 2026
Most air fryers cost roughly 20p to 60p an hour to run. Here is how to work out your own figure, and when the oven still wins.
September 28, 2026
Handing out your real WiFi password to every visitor is an easy habit to break. Here’s why a guest WiFi network matters and three steps to set one up.
September 28, 2026
Running a dishwasher costs roughly 20p to 40p a cycle at current price cap rates. Here’s what actually moves that figure, and three checks that keep it low.
September 25, 2026
Choosing between eSIM and a physical SIM for your next phone? Here’s how each works, which phones support both, and which one actually suits you.
September 25, 2026
Dead spot in one room, or patchy WiFi everywhere? Here’s whether a cheap extender or a mesh system actually fixes it, and what to buy for your home.
September 25, 2026
Boiler cover can be worth it or a waste, depending on your boiler’s age and your own savings buffer. Here’s how to decide, without the sales pitch.
September 25, 2026
Fixed, variable, tracker or Economy 7: here’s how to find the best energy tariff for your home before winter bills rise again.
September 24, 2026
WiFi 7 promises faster, more reliable home networks. Here’s who actually needs it in 2026, what it costs, and when your current router is still fine.
September 24, 2026
Economy 7 can save you money overnight, but only if enough of your usage actually happens off-peak. Here’s the quick test, and how to check it’s worth it.
September 24, 2026
Managing an energy account after a bereavement? Here’s what’s an Ofgem rule and what’s a supplier concession, from exit fees to credit refunds and probate.
September 24, 2026
Wondering if you can downgrade a mobile plan mid-contract? Here’s the honest answer for handset deals versus SIM-only, and what to do if your network says no.