September 10, 2026
Schools are now phone-free by default under the school phone ban. Here’s what actually satisfies the rules, from brick phones to smartwatches with class mode.
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September 10, 2026
Ofcom says broadband prices fell 6%, but the broadband loyalty penalty means loyal customers can still be overpaying by around £184 a year. Here’s the fix.
September 10, 2026
UK energy debt has hit a reported record high. Here’s what to actually do if you’re falling behind, from repayment plans to free, independent energy debt help.
September 10, 2026
Ofcom’s Q1 2026 data shows EE, giffgaff and Vodafone with the fewest mobile network complaints, and Sky Mobile with the most. Here’s what it means for you.
September 10, 2026
The ASA has banned a broadband advert for burying two auto-renewing “free trial” extras in checkout. Here’s what happened and how to spot the same trap.
September 10, 2026
Ofcom has lowered the threshold for Openreach to remove copper price controls, from 100% to 90% fibre coverage. Here’s what it means and when it bites.
September 9, 2026
Most people who qualify for a cheaper broadband social tariff have never heard of it. Here’s who’s eligible, what it costs, and how to check in minutes.
September 9, 2026
The household support fund is now the Crisis and Resilience Fund. Here’s who qualifies for help with energy bills, and how to apply before the October price cap rise.
September 9, 2026
A broadband power cut can take out your wifi and landline the moment the power goes. Here’s what Ofcom’s battery backup rules mean, and how to check you’re covered before the next storm.
September 9, 2026
The winter fuel opt-out deadline lands this month. Here’s who should bother opting out, how to do it before 18 or 20 September, and what happens if you miss it.
September 7, 2026
Ofcom’s latest broadband complaints data shows the industry improving overall, but the picture isn’t the same for every provider. Here’s what the numbers mean.
September 7, 2026
Ofgem’s latest energy complaints data shows overall satisfaction holding steady, but the trend isn’t the same for every supplier. Here’s how to check yours.
September 4, 2026
Ofcom closed its One Touch Switch enforcement programme in June 2026. Here’s what that means for your rights if your own broadband switch goes wrong.
September 4, 2026
Openreach is rolling out 10Gbps full fibre broadband to over a million UK homes. Here’s what the speed actually means, and whether you need it yet.
September 4, 2026
AI data centres now use around 6% of UK electricity, and Ofgem is consulting on who pays for the grid upgrades. Here’s what that could mean for household bills.
September 3, 2026
Ofgem wants to judge energy suppliers on real outcomes, not box-ticking. Here’s what the shake-up to energy supplier rules could mean for your next complaint.
September 3, 2026
More than 20 phones launch this September, iPhone 18 included. Here’s how to work out if a new phone launch actually means you need to upgrade.
September 3, 2026
Wholesale gas prices for winter delivery have hit their highest level in around four years. Here’s why, and how it could affect your bill beyond October’s already-announced rise.
September 3, 2026
Ofgem’s October price cap rise adds around £60 a year to the typical bill, even after the government’s VAT cut on electricity. Here’s why, and how to check if a fixed deal beats it.
August 26, 2026
Ofcom has widened its broadband price cap to cover entry-level speeds up to 80Mbps from April 2026. Here’s what the wholesale rule actually protects, and what it doesn’t.