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Energy price cap to rise by 6.4% in April 2025, adding £111 to average annual bills
Ofgem has announced a 6.4% increase to the energy price cap starting 1 April 2025, raising the average annual household energy bill to £1,849 - up £111 from current rates. This marks the third...
What are energy standing charges? Does everyone pay them?
Take a look at your latest energy bill and you'll see it's calculated based on both your usage and daily standing charges. You're billed a standing charge daily for each fuel you have at the...
Should I choose monthly rolling broadband?
Are you searching for monthly rolling broadband? If you're currently in a short-term rental or looking for contract flexibility, a one-month broadband contract could be the perfect solution. Be...
What’s the average cost of contents insurance in the UK?
Only around half of UK households have a policy protecting their possessions, and one reason may be concerns over the cost of contents insurance. However, contents insurance is not only surprisingly...
How to avoid paying the previous occupant’s bills
There are lots of nasty surprises you might find in your new home – ugly furniture, full bins, or worst of all – the previous occupant’s bills.Â
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 essential local services, including rubbish...
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 the ability to vote in local and national...
How much will your water bill increase in 2025?
Are you prepared for a water bill increase in 2025? All but one of the UK's water companies will be increasing customer bills from April 1st. These price rises include the £160m of refunds Ofwat...
Energy
Energy price cap to rise by 6.4% in April 2025, adding £111 to average annual bills
Ofgem has announced a 6.4% increase to the energy price cap starting 1 April 2025, raising the average annual household energy bill to £1,849 - up £111 from current rates. This marks the third...
What are energy standing charges? Does everyone pay them?
Take a look at your latest energy bill and you'll see it's calculated based on both your usage and daily standing charges. You're billed a standing charge daily for each fuel you have at the...
Will there be a UK gas shortage this winter?
Will the UK face a gas shortage this winter? British Gas owner Centrica inspired concern about ongoing gas supply when it revealed that the UK 'has less than a week of gas demand in store'....
The January 2025 energy price cap
The energy price cap has increased by 1.2% for the period of January to March 2025. The average household will pay the equivalent of £1,738 a year for gas and electricity. Customers on standard...
Broadband & TV
Should I choose monthly rolling broadband?
Are you searching for monthly rolling broadband? If you're currently in a short-term rental or looking for contract flexibility, a one-month broadband contract could be the perfect solution. Be...
What channels do you get with Sky TV? (Updated 2025)
Welcome to Please Connect Me's complete Sky TV channel guide. Here you'll find answers to all of your questions about Sky TV channels, hardware, streaming services and more. Use the table of...
The complete Sky Essential TV channel guide (updated 2025)
What is Sky Essential TV? Sky's Essential TV package is a competitively priced digital TV package focusing on the most popular channels and streaming services that Sky offers. What's included...
How to watch Netflix on your TV
Great TV shows and movies deserve to be watched on the biggest and best screen available. For most people, this means their television. If you have an older television set, there might not be an...
Water
How much will your water bill increase in 2025?
Are you prepared for a water bill increase in 2025? All but one of the UK's water companies will be increasing customer bills from April 1st. These price rises include the £160m of refunds Ofwat...
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 area you live in When you move home, you're...
Water companies to refund £160m to customers in water bill discounts
Water regulator Ofwat has once again instructed water suppliers across the UK to refund their customers via a water bill discount. The order comes after the 17 largest water and wastewater companies...
Would installing a water meter save you money?
Every home in the UK has meters that measure energy usage, but only about half have a water meter fitted. If you don't currently have one, installing a water meter could reduce your monthly bills...
Council tax
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 essential local services, including rubbish...
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 the ability to vote in local and national...
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 their home, the rates set by the local council and...
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 Scotland. Council Tax bands range from A (the lowest...
Moving Guides
Should I choose monthly rolling broadband?
Are you searching for monthly rolling broadband? If you're currently in a short-term rental or looking for contract flexibility, a one-month broadband contract could be the perfect solution. Be aware though - monthly rolling broadband isn't available from all...
How to avoid paying the previous occupant’s bills
There are lots of nasty surprises you might find in your new home – ugly furniture, full bins, or worst of all – the previous occupant’s bills.Â
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 essential local services, including rubbish collection, roads and fire services. If you don't register with your council,...
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 the ability to vote in local and national elections. Voting lets you influence your country and community and has been...
PCM News
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 area you live in When you move home, you're responsible for identifying and registering with your new supplier. Otherwise,...
How to register for water when you move
When you move into a UK home the water supply will be connected, but it's still important to register for water with your local supplier. Customers who fail to set up their accounts properly can be billed for water that they haven't used. Registering also means you...
Finding your dream job in London made simple
London is a world capital for finance, culture and history - it’s no wonder so many people choose to move here every year. However, with a population of 9.7 million, it’s easy to feel like a tiny fish in a giant pond! Luckily, there's plenty of expert help available...
Should I get a water meter fitted?
Every home in the UK has meters that measure energy usage, but only about half have a water meter fitted. If you don't currently have one, installing a water meter could reduce your monthly bills significantly. However, this depends on a few different factors. We've...
