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.
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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.
July 15, 2026
Cheap mobile networks run on the same EE, O2, Three and Vodafone masts, for less. See which budget SIM uses which network, and how to switch and keep your number.
July 14, 2026
A five minute phone call can cut your broadband bill without switching. Here’s how broadband haggling works, which providers budge most, and when to walk away and switch instead.
July 13, 2026
The heat pump grant takes £7,500 off a new heat pump, rising to £9,000 for oil and LPG homes from 21 July. Here’s who qualifies and whether it’s worth it.
July 10, 2026
An EV energy tariff gives you a cheap overnight rate for charging your electric car at home. Here’s how the 2026 deals compare and whether switching is worth it.
July 9, 2026
Most businesses pay 20% VAT on their energy without question, but plenty qualify for 5%. Here’s who’s eligible, how to claim it, and the levy you can dodge too.
July 9, 2026
The Warm Home Discount gives eligible households £150 off their winter electricity bill. Here’s who qualifies in 2026 and how to make sure you get it.
July 9, 2026
Slow broadband is one of the most common household gripes. Here’s why it happens, how to check your minimum guaranteed speed, and how to leave penalty free if it stays slow.
July 8, 2026
Most UK networks now charge to roam in Europe. Here’s how a travel eSIM gets you cheaper data abroad in 2026, and how to set one up before you fly.
July 8, 2026
Switching networks doesn’t mean a new number. Here’s how to switch mobile network, keep your number and be moved across in about a working day.
July 8, 2026
Moving house? Sort your broadband the easy way: transfer it, switch it, or use the move as your chance to stop overpaying. Here’s what to do and when.
July 8, 2026
Your phone is paid off, so why is your bill still the same? Here’s how SIM only deals cut your mobile costs in 2026, and how to switch without losing your number.