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Where in the UK has a hosepipe ban in 2025?
With this spring being declared the warmest and sunniest on record, it’s not surprising that some areas are now seeing a hosepipe ban in 2025. ...
Do I need a landline phone in 2025?
Do most people really need a landline phone in 2025? You are likely part of the 85% of UK residents who no longer use their landline phone...
What is a stopcock? How to turn off your water
Finding the stopcock in your new home should be one of the first things you do on moving day. In a plumbing emergency, it can be the only thing...
What to pack in your day-one moving box
Packing a day-one moving box or bag full of home move essentials is a simple way to make your move less stressful. Having what you need for the...
Moving soon? Save up to £397 on bills
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Switch to direct debit and save money on energy bills
Do you pay for energy by direct debit? These automatic monthly payments are not only the easiest way to pay your bill on time each month, they can...
How to switch energy suppliers: Everything you need to know
Are you looking to switch energy suppliers? Perhaps you've been reading about impending energy price increases and are looking to save on your gas...
How you can get free electricity from Octopus Energy
Free electricity - it sounds too good to be true! Well, that's what Octopus Energy are offering their customers through their 'Octopus Power-Ups'...
Octopus Energy offers support after winter fuel payment cuts
After cuts to those eligible for the winter fuel payment were confirmed in July, many of the UK's most vulnerable people were left wondering how...
Beat the heat (without breaking the bank) this summer
We're celebrating that heatwave season has finally arrived in the UK, but trying to beat the heat can leave you with a scary electric bill. While...
Utility bills in the UK: how are they calculated?
Whether you own or rent a property in the UK, it's important to understand how your utility bills are calculated. Utility bills refer to the various...
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What is WiFi 6 and how can you get it?
WiFi 6 is the latest standard for WiFI technology. Promising faster speeds, more devices connected at once and better range, new routers and...
Sky tops Ofcom report with fewest broadband complaints
Ofcom has published its latest report of broadband complaints, covering January to March 2023. As the UK's communication regulator, Ofcom handles...
When will 6G mobile networks be rolled out?
With 5G still being rolled out worldwide, the telecom industry's sights are already set on the next step - 6G mobile internet. 6G refers to the next...
Energy market exit: Shell Energy and Broadband for sale
Shell has announced the sale of its energy and broadband arms, alongside its exit from the retail energy business. The news comes amid concerns that...
Is Sky down? What to do when your broadband isn’t working
Reliable internet connectivity has become an essential part of our everyday lives, and when broadband services experience disruptions, it can be...
The best home WiFi extender 2023
Are you searching for a WiFi extender to improve your home internet connection? For those living in large, oddly shaped or older properties, WiFi...
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How to set up council tax in the UK
Remembering to set up Council Tax when you move home is an easy task to miss off your checklist but it's an important one. Council Tax pays for...
How to register to vote when you move
Whether you're moving to a new home or it's your first time, taking the time to register to vote has multiple benefits. The most obvious is getting...
Get your security deposit back when you move out
Your security deposit is an upfront payment made when moving into a rental home. The deposit protects your landlord from any costs associated with...
What does council tax pay for?
What does Council Tax pay for? Most households in the UK pay Council Tax to their local authority. The amount of tax paid is based on the value of...
What’s the average Council Tax bill in the UK?
In the 2024-2025 tax year, the average council tax charge for a Band D property is £2,171 a year in England, £2,024 a year in Wales and £1,421 in...
How to switch water suppliers
You currently can't switch water suppliers in the UK. The company that handles your clean water supply and wastewater disposal is decided by the...
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