October 21, 2026
What happens on the day, why installs get delayed and what to sort out first. A plain guide to business broadband installation, based on what Openreach says on its own pages.
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October 19, 2026
Your business landline is moving to digital by January 2027, and alarms, card machines and lifts may be tied to it. Here is what GOV.UK says and three checks to make first.
October 19, 2026
Business broadband plans can offer more than a home plan, but only if the contract says so. Here is what Ofcom says about service levels, extras and home tariffs, and three checks before you choose.
October 16, 2026
A leased line and business fibre are not the same thing. Here is how they differ, what Openreach and Ofcom say, and what to ask before you sign.
October 13, 2026
The clocks go back on 25 October. Here is how a time of use tariff works, who it might suit and what to check before you switch.
October 12, 2026
Which? says paying more than £28 a month for a typical full fibre deal probably costs more than it needs to. Here is how to work out your own broadband cost before you renew.
October 12, 2026
Business broadband customers get more protection than many expect. Here is what Ofcom’s rules say on contracts, switching and service levels, and what to check before you sign.
October 12, 2026
Cornwall Insight says business energy costs for a large site are up around 25% since February. Here is what is behind it, who gets support, and what to check before you renew.
October 1, 2026
Extra energy disconnection protections apply from 1 October to 31 March. Here is who is covered, what suppliers must offer first and where to get help.
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October 21, 2026
Energy UK says electricity costs around four times as much as gas per unit. Here is what the spark gap is, what it proposes to change, and what it means for your bill today.
October 20, 2026
Ofgem wants to bring back a charge on suppliers who win switching customers. Martin Lewis calls it a switching penalty that could make cheap fixes a lot less cheap this winter.
October 20, 2026
Everton Football Club has launched a SIM only service with three plans from £15 a month. Here is what to check before you sign up.
October 20, 2026
A Virgin Media customer was billed for months after switching broadband. Here is how to check your final broadband bill and what Ofcom’s rules say.
October 19, 2026
iPhone Duo pre-orders are open and Vodafone and EE have started to say how they will sell it. Here is what they have said about the iPhone Duo contract and what to check first.
October 16, 2026
Three’s own page listed home broadband at £18 a month on 16 October, including a £5 Direct Debit discount, with rises each April. Here is what to check before you sign up.
October 15, 2026
EDF business energy research says 74% of UK firms find energy harder to manage. Here is what it found and what to check on your own contract.
October 15, 2026
Honest Mobile cuts its SIM prices the longer you stay. Here is how the 30% loyalty discount works, what the Smart SIM costs, and what to check before you sign up.
October 14, 2026
A new Opensignal study compares Starlink vs 5G home broadband across 14 European markets. Here’s what it says about speed, reliability and what to check at your address.
October 21, 2026
Energy UK says electricity costs around four times as much as gas per unit. Here is what the spark gap is, what it proposes to change, and what it means for your bill today.
October 20, 2026
Ofgem wants to bring back a charge on suppliers who win switching customers. Martin Lewis calls it a switching penalty that could make cheap fixes a lot less cheap this winter.
October 20, 2026
Everton Football Club has launched a SIM only service with three plans from £15 a month. Here is what to check before you sign up.
October 20, 2026
A Virgin Media customer was billed for months after switching broadband. Here is how to check your final broadband bill and what Ofcom’s rules say.
October 19, 2026
iPhone Duo pre-orders are open and Vodafone and EE have started to say how they will sell it. Here is what they have said about the iPhone Duo contract and what to check first.
October 16, 2026
Three’s own page listed home broadband at £18 a month on 16 October, including a £5 Direct Debit discount, with rises each April. Here is what to check before you sign up.
October 15, 2026
EDF business energy research says 74% of UK firms find energy harder to manage. Here is what it found and what to check on your own contract.
October 15, 2026
Honest Mobile cuts its SIM prices the longer you stay. Here is how the 30% loyalty discount works, what the Smart SIM costs, and what to check before you sign up.
October 14, 2026
A new Opensignal study compares Starlink vs 5G home broadband across 14 European markets. Here’s what it says about speed, reliability and what to check at your address.
October 13, 2026
Scotland’s broadband voucher scheme closes to new applications on 20 November 2026. Here is what it covers, who can apply and what to check first.
October 12, 2026
Cornwall Insight now forecasts the January price cap rising around 16% to about £1,999 a year. Here is what changed since our last forecast and three checks to make.
October 12, 2026
Vodafone has launched Vodafone TV, from £10 a month, with a free Essential tier on some broadband deals until 28 October. Here is what Vodafone says and what to check before you sign.
October 12, 2026
Openreach has named 112 more exchanges for its copper stop sell. Here is how the rule works, what it means for your broadband and phone line, and what to check before you switch.
October 9, 2026
Sky Mobile is reported to have moved new joiners to a 24 month or 30 day term. Here is what changed, what Sky’s own pages still say, and what to check before you sign.
October 8, 2026
The CMA has cleared E.ON’s purchase of OVO Energy. Here is what it means for your tariff, and the quick checks worth doing instead of worrying.
October 8, 2026
BT has agreed to buy TalkTalk out of administration, and the Government says customers need do nothing. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and what to check.
October 8, 2026
Ofcom has flagged missed call scams and automated job offer calls. Here is what they are and what to do if your phone rings.
October 2, 2026
BT is relaunching its pay TV service as BT TV on 15 October 2026. Here is what the packs cost, what rises and when, and the checks to make first.
October 1, 2026
Ofcom is investigating two number suppliers over possible misuse of phone numbers. Here is what that means for scam calls on your mobile and how to report and block them.
September 30, 2026
Vodafone has announced a 5G social tariff from £11 a month. Here is who it may suit, what is still unconfirmed and what to check first.