October 26, 2026
Vodafone broadband down? What to check first, how to report the fault and what compensation Ofcom says you could get if it is not fixed in time.
Guides
October 26, 2026
Business mobile upgrades can lock you into a new term. Here is what Ofcom says about contract length, price rises and exit charges before you upgrade.
October 26, 2026
Business gas rates explained: what unit rates and standing charges mean, how to compare quotes fairly and what happens when a contract ends.
October 26, 2026
LEDs are the most efficient bulbs you can buy, but brightness, colour and dimmers still matter. Here is how to choose energy saving bulbs and what they could save.
October 26, 2026
Is 1p Mobile any good? How its 1p a minute pay as you go tariff and 30 day SIM only plans work, and what to check in the small print before you switch.
October 26, 2026
Cornwall Insight says millions of households could benefit from personalised energy tariffs built around how they actually live. Here’s what that means, why fewer than 3% of homes are on a time of use tariff today, and how to tell if one would suit you now.
October 21, 2026
What happens on the day, why installs get delayed and what to sort out first. A plain guide to business broadband installation, based on what Openreach says on its own pages.
October 19, 2026
Your business landline is moving to digital by January 2027, and alarms, card machines and lifts may be tied to it. Here is what GOV.UK says and three checks to make first.
October 19, 2026
Business broadband plans can offer more than a home plan, but only if the contract says so. Here is what Ofcom says about service levels, extras and home tariffs, and three checks before you choose.
October 16, 2026
A leased line and business fibre are not the same thing. Here is how they differ, what Openreach and Ofcom say, and what to ask before you sign.
October 13, 2026
The clocks go back on 25 October. Here is how a time of use tariff works, who it might suit and what to check before you switch.
October 12, 2026
Which? says paying more than £28 a month for a typical full fibre deal probably costs more than it needs to. Here is how to work out your own broadband cost before you renew.
October 12, 2026
Business broadband customers get more protection than many expect. Here is what Ofcom’s rules say on contracts, switching and service levels, and what to check before you sign.
October 12, 2026
Cornwall Insight says business energy costs for a large site are up around 25% since February. Here is what is behind it, who gets support, and what to check before you renew.
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.
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.