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Invest in Women: International Women’s Day 2024
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. We aim to do both here at Please Connect Me, and we wanted to share thoughts from some of our team about...
Which are the UK’s best cities for expats?
ECA International has published its annual report on the best cities for expats in Europe. The report considers factors like the local environment, housing availability, facilities and personal...
Avoid overpaying with a simple energy meter test
Are you looking for a simple energy meter test you can do at home? Faulty energy meters can be hard to spot, but that doesn't mean you won't feel their effects. Your energy meters measure your gas...
How to bleed a radiator
Knowing how to bleed a radiator is crucial to keeping your heating performing at its best. Trapped air in your radiators creates cold spots, meaning they give off less heat. To save money on your...
April 2024 Energy Price Cap Announced
Ofgem has confirmed that the April 2024 Energy Price Cap will be £1690 for an average household. This is a £238 drop on the January price cap and the lowest energy costs have been for two years....
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...
UK house prices hold steady despite forecasts
Despite gloomy predictions, UK house prices have held steady in the first six weeks of 2024. There are many indicators that the housing market is more resilient than expected. Even as the UK economy...
Gazunder offers and Gazumping: What’s the law in the UK?
If you're looking into buying a house, you've probably heard the terms gazunder and gazump being used by property agents and industry analysts. While they may sound like characters from a kid's TV...
Energy
Understand your energy bill better with our Energy Bill Jargon Buster
Have you ever been confused by the energy jargon on your bill? Don't panic, we've compiled this energy jargon buster so you can know exactly what your bills and contracts mean. Moving? We can set up...
Why comparison sites now have no available energy tariffs
If you've tried to use an energy price comparison website like USwitch, Go Compare or Compare the Market recently, you were probably left disappointed. Rather than a list of better-value energy...
Energy Price Guarantee to rise by 20% in April
Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the government will continue with their plan for a new Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) in April, despite calls for action to shield households from rising bills. The average...
The last 3 years of the UK energy market
What's happened to the UK energy market? Since 2021, we've been told we're in the throes of an energy crisis. We've seen the price cap on standard variable tariffs go from an upper limit keeping...
Broadband & TV
Estimate your utility bills with our Utility Bills Calculator (updated 2023)
With energy rates changing every other month, many are wondering how new prices would reflect in their household utility bills. Easily estimate your utility bills To help you better budget...
Where to watch Premier League matches – August/September 2022
With the Lionesses finally bringing it home in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 and the Premier League kicking off this weekend, we're all ready for the second half of a legendary summer for football....
Where to watch House of the Dragon, trailer and more
The first full trailer for the brand new 'Game of Thrones' TV spin off 'House of the Dragon' has just been released, and fans can't wait until August 21st. The new show will air exclusively on Sky...
A cheaper Netflix with ads is coming at the end of 2022
In a long-rumoured announcement, Netflix confirmed that ad-supported plans aren't just coming - they're a priority. The streaming service has not yet revealed how much it will cost to subscribe to...
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Moving Guides
What happens when you change energy providers?
New fixed-rate energy tariffs are available, and by now you've probably heard the advice to change energy providers to take advantage. If you've never switched providers before you might be unsure of what you'll have to do, but don't panic - the process is super...
Council Tax – what is it, and how to register
If you live in the UK, the chances are that you pay Council Tax to your local authority. The amount of tax paid will vary based on the value of your property, as well as if you’re eligible for a Council Tax discount. Most people aged 18 and over pay Council Tax in the...
Moving house stress: 9 top tips for a more relaxed move
If the stress of moving house is starting to get to you then don't worry, you're not alone. In their recent survey, Legal and General found 57% of people ranked moving house as the most stressful thing they'll ever do, higher than either having a child or going...
Setting up Broadband in the UK
In this guide, we have included some of the most common questions on broadband, the UK's major suppliers, the UK's broadband infrastructure and a glossary of common key terms you'll need to know - whether you're new to the UK or you're curious about the connection...
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