August 21, 2026
CityFibre broadband prices depend entirely on which retailer you choose. Here’s what Vodafone, TalkTalk and Zen actually charge, and how to check if it’s available on your street.
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August 21, 2026
Wondering when to turn heating on this year? Here’s the temperature to watch, what waiting too long costs, and how to keep bills down once you do.
August 21, 2026
A practical guide to picking the right mobile phone and tariff for an elderly relative, from big-button handsets to overlooked social tariffs that can cut the monthly bill.
August 21, 2026
Setting up broadband parental controls takes about ten minutes. Here’s how to do it, what each provider offers, and where the gaps still are.
August 20, 2026
A National Audit Office report found Ofcom’s protections for vulnerable broadband customers aren’t landing as intended. Here’s what you’re actually entitled to, and how to claim it.
August 20, 2026
Thinking about a signal booster for weak mobile signal at home? Here’s what Ofcom actually allows in the UK, the risks of getting it wrong, and the free fixes worth trying first.
August 20, 2026
British Gas has brought back the two year tariff for the first time in years, with a built in price drop if the cap falls. Here’s what it actually means for your bill.
August 20, 2026
Own a tablet, laptop or smartwatch that’s been piggybacking off your phone’s hotspot? A data only SIM gives it its own connection, without locking you into another 24 month contract.
August 20, 2026
Thinking about switching to Hyperoptic broadband? Here’s what it costs, how contracts work and where the full fibre network reaches in 2026, checked against the latest figures.
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August 21, 2026
New FCA phone finance rules for Buy Now Pay Later apps took effect on 15 July 2026. Here’s what changed for handset buyers, and what your network contract still covers.
August 21, 2026
EE just launched Fast Lane, a paid 5G add-on that promises priority speed when the network’s busy. Here’s what it costs, who actually needs it, and cheaper ways to get a reliable connection.
August 21, 2026
The Warm Home Discount is back for winter 2026/27, worth £150 to eligible households. Here’s who qualifies, the key date, and how to avoid missing it.
August 20, 2026
Ookla’s H1 2026 data names the fastest broadband provider in the UK, though a rival study disagrees. Here’s what the numbers actually mean for your own speed.
August 20, 2026
Meter reading day is back before October’s price cap change. Submitting a reading now could help make sure your bill splits fairly between the old and new rates, whatever Ofgem announces by 26 August 2026.
August 19, 2026
The government confirmed tougher energy ombudsman powers on 17 June 2026, including fines for suppliers that ignore a ruling and faster decisions. Here’s what actually changed, and what didn’t.
August 19, 2026
Fairphone 6 Plus launched in the UK on 18 August 2026 at £569, built around user repairs and updates through to 2033. Here’s whether the long-term maths actually works out.
August 19, 2026
Ofgem confirmed a record £250 million through its energy redress scheme in August 2026, funded by supplier penalties. Here’s where the money comes from, what it pays for, and how to get help.
August 19, 2026
Ofcom’s new discussion paper takes on patchy train phone signal, backed by a legally binding £11bn network investment and a rail fibre project. Here’s what’s actually changing, and when.
August 21, 2026
New FCA phone finance rules for Buy Now Pay Later apps took effect on 15 July 2026. Here’s what changed for handset buyers, and what your network contract still covers.
August 21, 2026
EE just launched Fast Lane, a paid 5G add-on that promises priority speed when the network’s busy. Here’s what it costs, who actually needs it, and cheaper ways to get a reliable connection.
August 21, 2026
The Warm Home Discount is back for winter 2026/27, worth £150 to eligible households. Here’s who qualifies, the key date, and how to avoid missing it.
August 20, 2026
Ookla’s H1 2026 data names the fastest broadband provider in the UK, though a rival study disagrees. Here’s what the numbers actually mean for your own speed.
August 20, 2026
Meter reading day is back before October’s price cap change. Submitting a reading now could help make sure your bill splits fairly between the old and new rates, whatever Ofgem announces by 26 August 2026.
August 19, 2026
The government confirmed tougher energy ombudsman powers on 17 June 2026, including fines for suppliers that ignore a ruling and faster decisions. Here’s what actually changed, and what didn’t.
August 19, 2026
Fairphone 6 Plus launched in the UK on 18 August 2026 at £569, built around user repairs and updates through to 2033. Here’s whether the long-term maths actually works out.
August 19, 2026
Ofgem confirmed a record £250 million through its energy redress scheme in August 2026, funded by supplier penalties. Here’s where the money comes from, what it pays for, and how to get help.
August 19, 2026
Ofcom’s new discussion paper takes on patchy train phone signal, backed by a legally binding £11bn network investment and a rail fibre project. Here’s what’s actually changing, and when.
August 19, 2026
Ofgem has opened a two-year review of how the energy price cap works, including who pays more towards costs that have nothing to do with their own usage. Here’s what it means, and when.
August 18, 2026
A CMA merger rule now lets Vodafone and Three customers roam onto whichever network has signal, free. Here’s what the rules actually guarantee you.
August 18, 2026
The iPhone 18 is rumoured for September 2026, and networks often shuffle prices around a launch. Here’s what’s worth knowing before you sign anything.
August 17, 2026
On 14 August 2026 the UK’s emergency alert system was used for a genuine incident for the first time. Here’s how it actually works, and how to turn it off if you want to.
August 14, 2026
A new bill could ban mid-contract broadband and mobile price rises outright, after research found Ofcom’s own pounds-and-pence rule left most people worse off.
August 14, 2026
EE now lets a million Flex Pay customers swap their phone up to a year early. Here’s how early phone upgrade schemes actually work, and when they pay off.
August 14, 2026
A new bill could give leaseholders in flats the right to request gigabit broadband, with freeholders unable to unreasonably refuse. Here’s where it stands.
August 14, 2026
Ofcom’s new guidance tackles phone signal outages during a power cut, without setting a fixed number of backup hours. Here’s what it actually changes.
August 14, 2026
Full fibre coverage has just passed 85% of UK homes. Here’s how to check if it’s reached your street, and what to do whether it has or hasn’t.
August 14, 2026
Half-hourly settlement is rolling out to every UK home by October 2026. Here’s what actually changes, what doesn’t, and why it matters if you’re eyeing a smarter tariff.
August 13, 2026
Ofgem’s first detailed billing review found suppliers wrote off £172m for almost a million households. Here’s the rule behind it, and how to check your own bill.