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Openreach Network: everything you need to know
Openreach: The UK’s Biggest Broadband Network When comparing broadband options, you might have noticed some companies described as Openreach suppliers, or using the Openreach network. That means...
Tomato Energy in trouble: what it means for customers
Tomato Energy, a small British energy supplier offering low prices and an eco-friendly fuel mix, is in trouble. The supplier has filed a ‘Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrator’, indicating it...
Save on using your mobile abroad
Using your mobile abroad can quickly turn your dream holiday into a nightmare if you’re not properly prepared. Mobile phones and a constant internet connection have become part of daily life for...
Should I switch to a fixed energy tariff in October 2025?
Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff? Households across the UK are searching for ways to fight the rising cost of living and keep bills low. Switching energy tariffs is one potential method...
Watch 4K TV at home: The ultimate guide
Find out how to watch 4K TV at home with our ultimate guide. Learn how to stream in 4K, watch 4K TV live and get ready for the future of Ultra-High Definition TV in 8K and beyond. What is 4K...
Small UK broadband companies: Inside indie broadband
Should you choose indie broadband? Small and independent internet suppliers are connecting more and more homes across the UK. Many indie suppliers offer lower prices and faster speeds than...
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 is Freeview TV?
What is Freeview - and is it really free? Some of the UK’s most popular TV channels, including the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, are part of a package of channels known as Freeview. Despite the name, you...
Energy
Should I switch to a fixed energy tariff in October 2025?
Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff? Households across the UK are searching for ways to fight the rising cost of living and keep bills low. Switching energy tariffs is one potential method...
Heat Pumps for homes: The ultimate guide
As heating bills have continued to climb since the UK energy crisis, heat pumps are regularly suggested as a way to cut home energy bills. With the energy price cap rising by another 2% in October,...
Energy price cap to increase by 2% in October 2025
The UK's energy regulator, Ofgem's Energy price cap is now in effect for October 1 to December 31, 2025. This change will affect millions of households across the country on standard variable...
Can I save energy by unplugging things?
How much energy can you really save by unplugging things around the house? Hunting down devices left on standby is a common energy-saving tip - in fact, it’s one of our 100+ simple ways to save...
Broadband & TV
Watch 4K TV at home: The ultimate guide
Find out how to watch 4K TV at home with our ultimate guide. Learn how to stream in 4K, watch 4K TV live and get ready for the future of Ultra-High Definition TV in 8K and beyond. What is 4K...
Small UK broadband companies: Inside indie broadband
Should you choose indie broadband? Small and independent internet suppliers are connecting more and more homes across the UK. Many indie suppliers offer lower prices and faster speeds than...
What is Freeview TV?
What is Freeview - and is it really free? Some of the UK’s most popular TV channels, including the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, are part of a package of channels known as Freeview. Despite the name, you...
Do I need a TV licence? (Updated 2025)
While many households are legally required to pay the licence fee, it’s becoming increasingly common not to need a licence at all. Find out if you’re exempt from paying for a licence, and if you...
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
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 find Christmas tree recycling near you
Looking for how to safely dispose of your Christmas tree at the end of the festive season? Here's our guide to Christmas tree recycling and donation. Can I recycle my Christmas tree? Yes!...
Estimate your bills with our Utility Bill Calculator (updated October 2024)
The changing energy price cap, as well as regular rises in the cost of everything from Council Tax to broadband bills, has left households across the UK looking for an easy way to estimate their...
Students: here’s what you need to know about council tax exemption
Whether you are heading off to university or college for the first time or switching to new accommodation, remember to register for student Council Tax exemption. If everyone in your household is a...
Moving Guides
Why is moving house so stressful?
What is it that makes moving house so stressful? Moving to a new home is consistently ranked as one of the most stressful life events people go through. From house hunting to packing, to the move itself, to the unpacking, the entire experience is a long and arduous...
How to save when moving home
As we approach the middle of 2025, the cost-of-living crisis in the UK and worldwide continues to escalate, prompting people to devise innovative ways to save money. This is especially true when moving house in the UK, as expenses can quickly add up. If you’re not...
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.
PCM News
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...
Renters Reform Bill expected from October 2024
Update: January 2024 The Renters Reform Bill has now reached the report stage in the House of Commons. It's predicted the legislation will apply to new tenancies from October 2024, with the law changing for existing tenancies 12 months later in October 2025. The bill...
Do we need relocation in the age of remote working?
Remote working is rumoured to be endangering everything from office parks to the City of London itself - but is international relocation under threat? In some ways, it makes sense. If a job can be done from home, why can't that home be anywhere in the world? Why...
Dawn of the AI Estate Agent
How long until hunting for properties is handled by an AI estate agent? The potential for using artificial intelligence in the real estate industry was a hot topic of discussion during the surge in interest in AI following the launch of Dall.E 2, Chat GPT 4 and Stable...