September 10, 2026
Economy 7 gives you a cheaper rate for seven hours overnight. Here’s how it works, who actually saves, and whether it’s worth switching in 2026.
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September 10, 2026
Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man feel like a UK trip, but Channel Islands roaming is real. Here’s why, and how to check your provider before you fly.
September 10, 2026
Fixed or flexible? A plain English guide to the two ways to buy business energy, and how to pick the one that fits your usage before you renew.
September 10, 2026
Most of us pay for far more mobile data than we ever use. Here is how to work out how much you really need, and switch to a plan that fits.
September 10, 2026
Full fibre broadband now reaches most of the UK and the old copper network is being switched off. Here is whether it is worth upgrading, what it costs and how to switch.
September 10, 2026
New build broadband is often tied to one network for months. Here’s why, how to check before you exchange, and what to do if it’s not ready on move-in day.
September 10, 2026
Draught proofing costs under £30 and can save £50-£100 a year. Here’s where heat actually escapes and the cheap, renter-friendly fixes that work.
September 10, 2026
How much does a portable electric heater actually cost to run on 2026 rates? Here’s the maths, plus when a heater beats central heating and when it doesn’t.
September 10, 2026
Encrypted RCS messaging is now rolling out between iPhone and Android. Here’s how it works, which UK networks support it, and how to check yours is protected.
September 9, 2026
British Gas has paid £20 million into Ofgem’s redress fund over forced prepayment meter installations. Here’s what your prepayment meter rights actually cover, and how to check if you’re owed anything.
September 9, 2026
Rolling 30-day SIMs have quietly replaced the old top-up tariff. Here’s what PAYG mobile deals actually cost in 2026, who they suit, and whether they beat a cheap SIM-only plan.
September 9, 2026
Heading outside Europe this year? Here’s what roaming outside Europe actually costs on EE, O2, Vodafone and Three, and the cheaper eSIM alternative worth knowing about.
September 7, 2026
USO broadband is the legal right to a decent connection when nothing better is available. Here’s who qualifies, what it costs, and how the request process works.
September 7, 2026
Age verification apps are spreading fast under the Online Safety Act. Here’s what they actually check, what they miss, and what parents should verify today.
September 7, 2026
The UK is extending right to repair rules to smartphones from 2027. Here’s what’s changing on batteries, spare parts and “part pairing”, and what to do about it now.
September 7, 2026
The landline switch off is speeding up now Openreach’s copper stop-sell is in force. Here’s what to check, especially if a telecare alarm depends on the line.
September 7, 2026
The energy price cap has risen twice in 2026 already. Here’s exactly what changed, why, and what might happen when Ofgem reviews it again in January.
September 4, 2026
Adding cellular to your smartwatch usually costs around £5 to £7 a month. Here’s how it works, which networks support it, and how to avoid overpaying.
September 4, 2026
Old flagship phones quietly drop in price the moment a new model launches. Here’s how much they typically fall, and how to time a purchase without losing out.
September 4, 2026
UK law gives you 14 days to cancel a new broadband contract penalty-free. Here’s exactly when the clock starts, what it covers, and what to check before it runs out.