July 31, 2026
Phone insurance sounds sensible, but is it worth it? Here are 5 simple checks to run before you buy, and when self-insuring works out cheaper.
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July 31, 2026
Renting and want broadband installed? Here’s what landlord permission you actually need, who’s responsible for exit fees, and how to avoid a row.
July 31, 2026
UK heatwaves are pushing electricity demand up. Here’s what fans and air conditioning actually cost to run, and simple ways to keep home cooling costs down.
July 30, 2026
Since February, Ofgem’s new rules mean suppliers must automatically pay you £40 if your smart meter installation or repair misses the deadline. Here’s how to check if you’re owed it.
July 29, 2026
Most mobile plans now include 5G at no extra cost. But is 5G worth it for you? Five quick checks on coverage, speed and your phone before you switch.
July 29, 2026
Slow home wifi is usually fixable in minutes, for free. Seven simple fixes, plus how to tell when it is your wifi and when it is your broadband line.
July 29, 2026
A green energy tariff can lower your carbon footprint, often for no extra cost. But some are greener than others. Five checks before you switch.
July 29, 2026
Unlimited data SIMs are cheaper than they have ever been. But are they worth it for you? Five quick checks on price, coverage and your real data use.
July 29, 2026
Your broadband bill creeps up the moment your deal ends. Here are six easy ways to get it back down, from a quick haggle to switching out of contract.
News
July 31, 2026
New Ofcom mobile complaint rules mean you can go to the ombudsman after 6 weeks, not 8. Here’s what changed and how to use it if you’re stuck.
July 31, 2026
A £1.1bn legal claim says Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 charged a mobile loyalty penalty. Here’s what it means, and how to check if you’re affected.
July 31, 2026
Ofcom fined Virgin Media £28m for making it hard to cancel. Here’s what happened, and how to switch broadband provider without the hassle.
July 31, 2026
Octopus, EDF, E.ON and British Gas are trialling a low standing charge tariff. Here’s who it actually suits, and why most households won’t see the full saving.
July 30, 2026
Ofcom is provisionally blocking an Openreach fibre discount for the first time ever, over competition concerns. Here’s what the ruling means and why it matters beyond the wholesale market.
July 30, 2026
Ofcom’s new rules force UK mobile networks to detect and block scam texts and verify spoofed calls. Here’s what changed on 15 July 2026 and what’s still down to you.
July 30, 2026
Project Gigabit has now built to over 287,000 UK premises, with more added every month. Here’s how to check if your postcode is covered, and what up to £1,500 in voucher funding could mean for you.
July 30, 2026
O2 Satellite is already live and VodafoneThree’s trials start this summer. Here’s what satellite phone signal actually does today, what it costs, and what’s still missing.
July 30, 2026
Ofcom’s Q1 2026 report shows broadband complaints at a record low overall, but TalkTalk still tops the table. Here’s how the providers compare, and what it means before you switch.
July 31, 2026
Phone insurance sounds sensible, but is it worth it? Here are 5 simple checks to run before you buy, and when self-insuring works out cheaper.
July 31, 2026
Renting and want broadband installed? Here’s what landlord permission you actually need, who’s responsible for exit fees, and how to avoid a row.
July 31, 2026
UK heatwaves are pushing electricity demand up. Here’s what fans and air conditioning actually cost to run, and simple ways to keep home cooling costs down.
July 30, 2026
Since February, Ofgem’s new rules mean suppliers must automatically pay you £40 if your smart meter installation or repair misses the deadline. Here’s how to check if you’re owed it.
July 29, 2026
Most mobile plans now include 5G at no extra cost. But is 5G worth it for you? Five quick checks on coverage, speed and your phone before you switch.
July 29, 2026
Slow home wifi is usually fixable in minutes, for free. Seven simple fixes, plus how to tell when it is your wifi and when it is your broadband line.
July 29, 2026
A green energy tariff can lower your carbon footprint, often for no extra cost. But some are greener than others. Five checks before you switch.
July 29, 2026
Unlimited data SIMs are cheaper than they have ever been. But are they worth it for you? Five quick checks on price, coverage and your real data use.
July 29, 2026
Your broadband bill creeps up the moment your deal ends. Here are six easy ways to get it back down, from a quick haggle to switching out of contract.
July 29, 2026
Dual fuel means one supplier for your gas and electricity. It is often cheaper and simpler, but not always. Here are five quick checks before you switch.
July 29, 2026
Vodafone and Three are now the UK’s biggest mobile network. Here’s what the merger means for your bill, your coverage, and how to check you’re not overpaying.
July 29, 2026
Student broadband doesn’t need a 24-month contract. Here’s how to match a short, flexible deal to your term time and stop paying for months you’re away.
July 29, 2026
Gas only tariffs let you shop for gas on its own and keep your electricity separate. Here’s how gas only supply works and five checks before you switch.
July 29, 2026
The average energy bill for a typical UK household is around £1,862 a year under Ofgem’s 2026 price cap. Here’s what that really covers, and how to pay less.
July 29, 2026
Deemed rates are the default your business lands on when an energy contract lapses, and they cost more than they should. Here’s how to dodge them.
July 22, 2026
No upfront cost phones look like a bargain, but the handset cost is just spread across your monthly bill. Here’s how to work out the real price, and when a SIM only deal beats it.
July 21, 2026
Most UK homes pay for broadband speed they never use. Here’s how much you actually need in 2026, by household size and habits, and how to stop overpaying.
July 20, 2026
Prepayment meters and direct debit are level on the 2026 price cap, at least on paper. Here’s where prepayment still costs more, and how to pay less.
July 17, 2026
Solar export tariffs pay you for the power your panels send back to the grid. Here’s who pays the most in 2026, and whether a battery is worth the outlay.
July 16, 2026
Half hourly metering is replacing estimated business energy bills with what you actually used. Here’s who it affects, why it matters in 2026, and how to turn the data into a smaller bill.