November 11, 2026
Android business phones come from many manufacturers with very different update promises. Here’s how to check the dates, use Google’s recommended list and set phones up for work.
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November 11, 2026
Business solar panels pay best when you use the power on site. Here’s how they compare with grid power, what export pays, and how business rates treat them.
November 11, 2026
A business iPhone is the same handset as a personal one. The contract, the tax and the setup are what differ. Here’s how to get all three right for a small team.
November 10, 2026
We looked at 12 months of energy comparison calls. From November to February about 14% of answered calls ended in a switch, against about 8% from June to September.
November 10, 2026
Exit fees get the blame, but on our calls “happy with current supplier” came up almost nine times as often as “customer in contract”. Here is what that means, and how to check your deal.
November 10, 2026
An iD Mobile review built on iD’s own terms and Ofcom’s complaints data: the Three network it uses, its plans, April price rises, roaming and who it suits.
November 10, 2026
What Zen broadband offers, from full fibre and a static IP to its Contract Price Promise and speed guarantee, and what to check before you switch.
November 10, 2026
Buildings insurance covers the structure of your home against named events such as storm and subsidence. Here is what is usually covered, what is not, and why your rebuild cost matters.
November 10, 2026
The best first plan for a new company is usually small and short: a few lines, room to add more, and Ofcom’s small business rules on your side.
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November 11, 2026
The Energy Independence Bill would put energy brokers under Ofgem for the first time, with authorisation, fines and bans. Here’s what it says and what to check until it’s law.
November 11, 2026
E.ON Next is expanding Battery Boost, which fits a home battery at no upfront cost and pays a monthly bill credit. Here’s how it works, who qualifies and what to check first.
November 11, 2026
Virgin Media has switched off the web settings page on some Hub 4 routers while it applies a security patch. Your WiFi still works. Here’s what to do in the meantime.
November 11, 2026
The Energy Independence Bill was introduced on 4 November 2026. Here’s what it would change on a household energy bill, and what it won’t change this winter.
November 10, 2026
Hey Broadband has cut its Gigafast 900 full fibre plan to £23 a month until April 2027. Here are the yearly price steps and what to check first.
November 6, 2026
Virgin Media is ending its free email service and moving accounts to a paid provider. Here is what Virgin Media says, and how to keep your emails.
November 6, 2026
Virgin Media and Sky have launched their Black Friday broadband sales. Here is what is on offer, and what to check before you sign up.
November 5, 2026
The ABI says home insurance claims for subsidence hit a record this summer, with 13,000 new claims in a quarter. Here is what the figures show and what they do not.
November 4, 2026
Only a small share of heat networks had registered with Ofgem when it published its first monthly list. Here is what the 26 January 2027 deadline means if you live on one.
November 11, 2026
The Energy Independence Bill would put energy brokers under Ofgem for the first time, with authorisation, fines and bans. Here’s what it says and what to check until it’s law.
November 11, 2026
E.ON Next is expanding Battery Boost, which fits a home battery at no upfront cost and pays a monthly bill credit. Here’s how it works, who qualifies and what to check first.
November 11, 2026
Virgin Media has switched off the web settings page on some Hub 4 routers while it applies a security patch. Your WiFi still works. Here’s what to do in the meantime.
November 11, 2026
The Energy Independence Bill was introduced on 4 November 2026. Here’s what it would change on a household energy bill, and what it won’t change this winter.
November 10, 2026
Hey Broadband has cut its Gigafast 900 full fibre plan to £23 a month until April 2027. Here are the yearly price steps and what to check first.
November 6, 2026
Virgin Media is ending its free email service and moving accounts to a paid provider. Here is what Virgin Media says, and how to keep your emails.
November 6, 2026
Virgin Media and Sky have launched their Black Friday broadband sales. Here is what is on offer, and what to check before you sign up.
November 5, 2026
The ABI says home insurance claims for subsidence hit a record this summer, with 13,000 new claims in a quarter. Here is what the figures show and what they do not.
November 4, 2026
Only a small share of heat networks had registered with Ofgem when it published its first monthly list. Here is what the 26 January 2027 deadline means if you live on one.
November 4, 2026
A broadband install delay at EE has raised a question over when Ofcom’s automatic compensation starts. Here is what the scheme pays and what to do if your install is late.
November 3, 2026
Openreach says fewer than 100 days remain before the PSTN switch off on 31 January 2027. Here is what it warned businesses about and five checks to make now.
November 3, 2026
Ofgem has approved £642.1 million for a grid upgrade in East Anglia and cut £60.6 million from the request. Here is what it says about your bill.
November 3, 2026
The CMA is still weighing the Netomnia takeover. Here is where the inquiry stands, what nexfibre said on 20 October, and what it means if you are a YouFibre customer.
November 3, 2026
The CMA is weighing Macquarie’s offer to sell part of EAG’s gas metering business. Here is what it covers and what businesses with non smart meters can check.
November 3, 2026
The government has asked Ofgem to remove the gas standing charge from household bills as early as 2027. Here is who may pay less, who may pay more and what to do now.
November 3, 2026
Virgin Media renewal offers are reportedly getting cheaper for customers at the end of their contract. Here is what is known, what is not, and what to check.
November 2, 2026
POWWR says average business electricity bills fell 17% in a quarter. Here is what the figures say, what they miss and what to check before you renew.
November 2, 2026
O2 has switched on free scam call blocking for all its customers. Here is what it does, what the figures say and what to check whichever network you use.
October 30, 2026
Ofgem calls standard credit the most expensive way to pay for energy and is exploring whether it should stay the default. Here is what it means for your bill.
October 30, 2026
UK mobile operators and the Home Office have published advice on mobile provider fraud. Here are the warning signs and what to do if you get a call.