September 16, 2026
Got refused for broadband over your credit score? Here’s what soft and hard credit checks actually mean, and the realistic ways to still get connected.
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September 16, 2026
Your old mobile number doesn’t just disappear when you cancel it, it gets recycled to a stranger. Here’s how a recycled mobile number can expose old accounts, and how to protect yours.
September 16, 2026
Heat pump running costs have quietly shifted under the new Ofgem price cap. Here’s how to work out your own heat pump cost before assuming the old advice still applies.
September 16, 2026
Which network actually keeps its customers happiest in 2026? It’s not one of the big four, and the reason why might change how you feel about switching.
September 16, 2026
Wondering what your tumble dryer is really costing you this autumn? Here’s how the numbers stack up under the new October price cap, plus easy ways to bring the cost down.
September 15, 2026
Automatic energy compensation is a real £40 payment your supplier owes you for missed appointments, delayed switches, late bills and more.
September 15, 2026
WiFi calling is a free way to fix weak signal at home. Here’s how it works, which networks support it, and how to turn it on.
September 15, 2026
Community Fibre runs its own full fibre network, mostly in London. Here’s what the real prices, speeds and coverage look like before you switch.
September 15, 2026
Trapped air makes radiators cold at the top and forces your boiler to work harder. Here’s how to bleed a radiator safely in five simple steps.
September 15, 2026
Cuckoo stopped taking new customers in May 2026 and its customers are moving to Onestream. Here’s what that means for your contract, your price and your options.
September 15, 2026
Electric blanket cost is usually just pennies a night, far cheaper than heating a whole room. Here’s what it actually costs, whether it’s safe, and how to keep it low.
September 14, 2026
Phone battery health below 80% does not always mean a new phone. Here are 5 simple facts to check before you pay for an upgrade or a replacement.
September 14, 2026
Moved in together and now paying for two broadband contracts? Here is how to pick which to keep, avoid exit fees, and cancel the other one properly.
September 14, 2026
A bad credit mobile contract application does not have to end in a flat no. Here is what networks actually check, and five practical ways to improve your odds.
September 14, 2026
O2’s mid-contract price rise drew a public rebuke from Ofcom and a government-ordered review. Here’s what happened and what it means for your own contract rights.
September 14, 2026
Sharing a house means sharing broadband too. Here’s whose name should be on the contract, how to split the bill fairly, and what to do if someone leaves.
September 14, 2026
Dehumidifiers are coming out of the cupboard for autumn. Here is what one actually costs to run under the current price cap, and how to keep the dehumidifier running cost down.
September 14, 2026
Six energy bill schemes are running this winter, but most households only ever use one. Here’s what’s automatic, what needs an application, and what you might be missing.
September 14, 2026
Energy bills are full of jargon, but only a handful of numbers actually matter. Here’s what your unit rate, standing charge and VAT lines really mean.
September 14, 2026
Mobile bills are full of unfamiliar headings. Here’s what line rental, out of bundle charges, roaming and pro rata adjustments actually mean.