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Setting up utilities in a new build home: The essential guide
Are you moving into a new build home? If you’re the first person to live in your new house or flat, it’s vital to make sure the essential services are up and running before you arrive. Here’s our...
The essential documents you need to open utility accounts
What are the essential utility details and documents that you’ll need to open your accounts when you move home? Setting up a new home is a complicated and time-consuming process. There’s nothing...
TV licence price jump: what you need to know
Did you know there’s a TV licence price jump coming on 1st April? Like many other household bills, the price you pay for your TV licence will be increasing at the start of the new financial year....
Over 2 million closed accounts are owed an energy refund
Could you be owed an energy refund? Energy regulator Ofgem has released figures that revealed there are more than 2 million closed energy accounts still in credit in the UK. If you owned one of...
Setting up utilities before you move: 30-day moving checklist
Take control of your utility setup with this 30-day moving checklist, and make sure you’ve covered everything by your moving day. Moving home is stressful - in fact, research says it’s one of the...
The complete Sky Essential TV channel guide (Updated 2026)
What is Sky Essential TV? Sky Essential TV is Sky’s core TV subscription. It includes 90+ Freeview channels and Sky Atlantic, plus Netflix and Discovery+. How can I watch Sky TV at home? Sky...
10 utility setup mistakes new homeowners make (and how to avoid them)
Setting up a new home is stressful enough without worrying that you’re making utility setup mistakes. In our time as Connections Experts, we’ve seen all sorts of simple errors that can lead to big...
Water bills set to rise: calculate how much you’ll be paying this year
Starting 1 April 2026, households across England, Scotland and Wales will face a new round of water bill increases. Water prices vary depending on your location, so use our calculator below to find...
Energy
TV licence price jump: what you need to know
Did you know there’s a TV licence price jump coming on 1st April? Like many other household bills, the price you pay for your TV licence will be increasing at the start of the new financial year....
What are the average bills for a UK household in 2026?
Are you paying more or less than the average bills in the UK? While every home’s costs for utilities and services are different, knowing what the average bills are across the UK makes it easier to...
Millions could see lower energy standing charges in 2026
Lower energy standing charges could be coming from April 2026. The news, which will result in lower gas and electricity bills for all energy consumers, is especially welcome following the...
Explained: why are energy prices going up despite lower unit rates?
As we head into 2026, many UK households are facing a confusing reality: headlines mention falling wholesale energy costs, yet monthly bills are set to rise from January. If the cost of buying...
Broadband & TV
TV licence price jump: what you need to know
Did you know there’s a TV licence price jump coming on 1st April? Like many other household bills, the price you pay for your TV licence will be increasing at the start of the new financial year....
The complete Sky Essential TV channel guide (Updated 2026)
What is Sky Essential TV? Sky Essential TV is Sky’s core TV subscription. It includes 90+ Freeview channels and Sky Atlantic, plus Netflix and Discovery+. How can I watch Sky TV at home? Sky...
What are the average bills for a UK household in 2026?
Are you paying more or less than the average bills in the UK? While every home’s costs for utilities and services are different, knowing what the average bills are across the UK makes it easier to...
2026 TV Highlights: Essential viewing and where to watch
Which of the many 2026 TV highlights coming up this year are you most excited about? If you don’t know where to begin, check out our guide to the biggest shows coming this year to a small screen...
Water
Water bills set to rise: calculate how much you’ll be paying this year
Starting 1 April 2026, households across England, Scotland and Wales will face a new round of water bill increases. Water prices vary depending on your location, so use our calculator below to find...
Scottish Water bills to rise in April 2026
Scottish Water customers will see bills rise in April 2026, the publicly owned organisation has confirmed. The increase will go towards maintaining and improving water infrastructure, in order to...
Is Thames Water publicly owned? Who owns Thames Water in 2025?
Who owns Thames Water? Thames Water is the UK’s largest water company, providing clean water and wastewater services for more than 15.5 million people in and around London. Currently, Thames Water...
What’s the average water bill in the UK (2025)?
What’s the average UK water bill for 2025/26? The average water bill for a UK household in 2025 is £603, according to Water UK. This is an increase of more than 26% on 2024’s average of £473 a year....
Council tax
TV licence price jump: what you need to know
Did you know there’s a TV licence price jump coming on 1st April? Like many other household bills, the price you pay for your TV licence will be increasing at the start of the new financial year....
What are the average bills for a UK household in 2026?
Are you paying more or less than the average bills in the UK? While every home’s costs for utilities and services are different, knowing what the average bills are across the UK makes it easier to...
5% Council Tax cap on increases lifted in six areas
The UK government has announced that the Council Tax cap, which limits increases to 5% a year, will be lifted in six areas in 2026 and 2027. The move is designed to help local authorities that will...
London councils cyber attacks: what to do if you’re affected
Several London councils are facing weeks of disruption after a significant cyber attack that compromised IT systems across Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham. These...
Moving Guides
Setting up utilities in a new build home: The essential guide
Are you moving into a new build home? If you’re the first person to live in your new house or flat, it’s vital to make sure the essential services are up and running before you arrive. Here’s our guide to setting up your brand new home quickly and easily, so you can...
The essential documents you need to open utility accounts
What are the essential utility details and documents that you’ll need to open your accounts when you move home? Setting up a new home is a complicated and time-consuming process. There’s nothing more frustrating than spending hours in a phone queue or working through...
Setting up utilities before you move: 30-day moving checklist
Take control of your utility setup with this 30-day moving checklist, and make sure you’ve covered everything by your moving day. Moving home is stressful - in fact, research says it’s one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do. For a full list of things to do...
10 utility setup mistakes new homeowners make (and how to avoid them)
Setting up a new home is stressful enough without worrying that you’re making utility setup mistakes. In our time as Connections Experts, we’ve seen all sorts of simple errors that can lead to big problems - and big bills - down the line. Here are 10 of the most...
PCM News
What is the Renters’ Rights Bill
The Renters' Rights Bill is expected to become law after Easter this year and is expected to take effect between July and October 2025. What is the Renters' Rights Bill? The Renters' Rights Bill is a proposed piece of legislation designed to strengthen legal...
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...