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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...
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 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...
What you need to know about the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a fee new immigrants to the UK pay to access NHS healthcare. The charge has been in place since 2015, Whether you'll be required to pay depends on the...
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...
How Migrate makes moving to London easier
Moving to London is stressful, especially if you're new to the UK. Between the UK immigration process and finding a home in one of the world's busiest capitals, it's hard to know where to start....
Waste Collection: Which bin should you use?
Do you know which bin to use when you're throwing out rubbish, food waste and recycling? The problem of where to throw your waste away can quickly get complicated in the UK. Which bin to use for...
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...
Energy
What’s the value of installing a new boiler?
If you've read our article on improving your home's EPC rating, you've seen our advice that installing a new boiler saves you money or your energy bills and cuts your carbon footprint. However,...
How can I improve my EPC rating?
Does your home or a property you own have a low EPC rating? The EPC - Energy Performance Certificate - of a home is a score of how energy-efficient it is. A better EPC means less energy wastage and...
Ofgem to explore a dynamic price cap for energy
Ofgem, the UK regulator for energy, has begun discussions about introducing a 'dynamic' price cap. The proposal, which would see energy prices adjusted throughout the day based on demand, is just...
How much will you spend on household bills in 2024?
Be prepared, household bills in 2024 are set to change from April 1st. Across the UK, Council Tax, broadband services and utilities will see price increases for millions of customers. We've broken...
Broadband & TV
What happened to Post Office broadband?
With news of the post office scandal filling headlines this month, you might be worriedly asking yourself 'Wait - am I a post office broadband customer?' As recently as 2021, the Post Office had...
How much will the 2024 TV licence cost?
Update 07/12/23: The government has confirmed the new licence fee will be £169.50 from April. This is a rise of 6.6%, based on the rate of inflation in September rather than an average through the...
What is a mesh network?
While shopping for a broadband package or a WiFi extender you might have seen the term mesh network - but what does that actually mean? A mesh network could be the upgrade your home internet needs...
How to save all year with Black Friday broadband deals
Black Friday broadband deals are an easy way to use the year's biggest discounts to save all year long. If you're a regular reader of this blog, or if you've used Please Connect Me's free expert...
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Moving Guides
Setting up Energy in the UK
In this guide, we've included some of the most common questions on energy, including how to set up and manage your energy, the UK's energy infrastructure and a glossary of common key terms you'll need to know - whether you're new to the UK or you want to know more...
What’s the best month to move house?
Of all the questions that come up when you plan a move, 'What's the best month to move home?' might not seem obvious. Many home moves are based on necessity. Accepting a new job, welcoming a new family member or moving to study are all common reasons that a home move...
How to cancel your Virgin Media services (without exit fees!)
Are you looking for a way to cancel Virgin Media services without paying an exit fee? Usually, Virgin Media charges around 60% of the remaining value of your contract if you leave early. This can be £100s! Fortunately, there are some circumstances where you can leave...
17 ways to make moving with dogs easier
Moving home is stressful enough, but moving home with dogs adds a whole new set of complications. Here are our top tips to make moving with dogs easier. Are you looking for more help when you move? Check out our complete moving home checklist or use the link below to...
PCM News
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