Is one of your goals in 2026 to cut your bills? The UK cost of living crisis seems set to continue, with bills for everything from energy to Council Tax expected to increase in the coming year.
Luckily, there are plenty of easy resolutions you can make this January to stop your bills from creeping higher. Here are ten simple New Year’s resolutions you can make now to save you money in 2026 – and beyond!
Bundle your telecoms
Are you still paying separate bills for broadband, TV and your mobile? Bundling all of your telecom services together could save you big. Plus, combining all your bills with one supplier makes budgeting simpler and can unlock extra perks and customer loyalty rewards.
Switch to a fixed-rate energy tariff
Worried about rising energy bills? Switching to a fixed-rate energy tariff guarantees your energy bills for the length of your contract – usually 12-24 months. During that time, your bills will go up and down based on your usage, but the amount you pay for each unit of energy won’t change, even if wholesale prices go up.
Top tip! Need help choosing a tariff? Book a free call with our Connections Experts to find the best value tariff for you, and switch over in minutes.
Break up with your landline
52% of UK homes still have a landline phone, despite only 15% of households using it regularly. If you’re one of them, make 2026 the year you cancel your landline service and cut your phone bill for good.
Claim free water-saving gadgets
Did you know that your water supplier can send you free water-saving gadgets that can cut your water and energy bills? What’s available varies by supplier – find out more and how to claim your freebies here.
Remember to unplug
Your appliances might be wasting energy right now – even if they’re turned off completely. Most people are aware by now that leaving devices on standby adds to your energy bill, but even leaving some gadgets plugged in can be enough to see a drain on your electricity. In 2026, commit to unplugging unused devices completely and see your home electricity use drop.
Top tip! Don’t stop the energy saving there – we’ve collected more than 100 easy hacks to save energy at home that will cut your bills and your carbon footprint
Check your Council Tax
Are you paying the correct amount of Council Tax? Whether it’s because of an outdated Council Tax valuation or an unclaimed discount or exemption, many homes overpay for Council Tax each year. Find out more here, as well as what to do if you think you’re one of them.
Cancel one subscription
How many subscriptions do you pay for each month? Make one of your resolutions this year to go through all your monthly payments and find one service you can live without – whether it’s an app you never open or a streaming service that you don’t have time to use properly.
Top tip! Can’t find a subscription you can bear to cancel? Check out our guide for other ways to save money on your streaming services
Update your insurance
Put aside some time this month to look over your insurance and check your cover is accurate and up to date. If you’ve downsized or your assets have depreciated, you might have more coverage than you need and can cut back your policy to save.
Alternatively, if you haven’t added new purchases to your policy, now is the time. It might raise your premiums slightly in the short term, but in the event of an emergency, you’ll be dodging a much bigger bill to replace your valuables.
Get a better deal on broadband
Most broadband providers keep their best deals for customers on a fixed-term contract, hiking prices for rolling month-to-month contracts. Check if you’re still within the minimum contract term for your plan. If not, you can likely save money by switching suppliers – or by contacting your current supplier and threatening to switch!
Get your utilities sorted
Does this list of resolutions seem intimidating? Don’t panic! You can get free expert advice on broadband, energy, water, Council Tax, insurance and more in one quick call to Please Connect Me. Our team of Connections Experts will help you find the perfect plans and switch seamlessly, so you can spend less time in 2026 worrying about bills and more time doing the things you love.
