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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...
Average council tax in the UK 2025/26: bands, rates and bills explained
In the 2025/26 tax year, the average council tax bill for a Band D property is approximately £2,280 per year in England, £2,125 in Wales and £1,527 in Scotland. Find out how bands A–H are calculated, where bills are highest and lowest, and how to reduce your bill legally.
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...
Renter’s Rights Bill looks to cap advance rent at one month
Landlords will only be able to request a maximum of one month's rent in advance if the new Renter's Rights Bill becomes law. The cap on advance rent is a new addition to the bill, which has...
What channels do you get with Sky TV?
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...
Energy
Why 2G and 3G smart meters are going to stop working
Why are the owners of 3G smart meters losing service? Some of the UK's earliest smart meter adopters could lose their smart meter functionality in the coming years as 2G and 3G mobile networks are...
How to convert your gas units to kwh
Are you trying to convert your meter reading from gas units to kWh? While energy companies usually require you to send them readings in kWh, many older gas meters still measure in m³ and f³ (cubic...
Will the January 2024 price cap change your bills?
Ofgem, the UK regulator for energy, has updated the UK 2024 energy price cap. The average household will now pay £1,928 a year for gas and electricity. This is an increase of just over 5% - around...
How to read your energy bill
The energy price cap level for the period 1 January to 31 March 2024 is £1,928 a year for a typical household that uses gas and electricity and pays by Direct Debit. To ensure you are charged the...
Broadband & TV
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...
Upload Season 3: everything you need to know, where to watch
Have you been waiting on the edge of your seat for more Upload? In Season 3, we'll follow Robbie Amell's character, Nathan Brown, as he continues his adventures in the virtual world. This popular...
Ads, ads everywhere: How to stream without ads in 2023
With the explosion of streaming platforms, it's not just about what to watch anymore; it's about how you watch it. This week, Amazon Prime became the latest streaming service to re-introduce ads -...
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 compatible devices are being introduced at a steady rate....
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Moving Guides
Do I have to do an end of tenancy clean?
How clean should my house be when I move? Whether or not it's required by your contract, it's considered polite to clean your house when you move out. You may well be back in touch with the new occupants to collect a package or confirm some details. Leaving the home...
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 lower bills. However, making the necessary changes can be difficult,...
How to get proof of address in the UK
Proof of address is one of the key pieces of ID you'll need while living in the UK. You'll be asked for it when opening a bank account, registering for local services, starting a tenancy and more. However, getting proof of address can be tricky, especially if you're...
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...
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