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15 easy tips for saving water
Our top tips for saving water are here to help keep your bills and your carbon footprint low. Saving water reduces your environmental impact by cutting the energy needed to clean, transport and heat...
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...
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....
The water bill jargon buster – Understanding your water bill
Understanding your water bill is key to being sure you're paying the right amount every month. We've put together this water bill jargon buster to make things a little easier. You'll find...
How will Council Tax increase in 2024?
Council Tax - the bill paid to local authorities for essential services - is adjusted at the beginning of the Tax Year on April 1st. The new rates are based on inflation, as well as rising...
How does garden waste collection work in the UK?
We've already published a guide on which bin is which in the UK, but how does garden waste collection work? For homes with a garden green waste disposal can be a regular inconvenience. Plant matter...
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...
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...
Energy
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...
Octopus Energy to take over 1.5 million customers from Bulb
Octopus Energy has finally completed the takeover of the more than 1.5 million customers previously supplied by Bulb. The takeover, which has taken more than a year to put together, will also see...
Start 2023 right with our New Year bill detox
Get a great start on the New Year and help bring your bills under control with our New Year bill detox. Throughout the year, we all sign up for subscriptions we never use or forget about our monthly...
7 energy saving resolutions for 2023
The start of a new year is a chance to make energy saving changes and improvements to your normal routine. While resolutions typically focus on exercising more or drinking less, this year we'll be...
Broadband & TV
Everything you need to know about Sky Glass – Sky’s Streaming TV
Sky Glass is Sky's newest all-in-one entertainment service. The program, launched in October 2021, lets you order a new smart TV with Sky Entertainment built-in. Sky Glass lets you stream live TV...
Which broadband suppliers have agreed to Ofcom’s code of conduct?
Ofcom's code of conduct is a set of rules broadband companies can choose to follow. While Ofcom monitors every internet provider to make sure they are behaving ethically, this code requires a higher...
The UK’s best broadband for students
Finding the right broadband is tough for anyone, but for students weighing up the options can become a nightmare. Short tenancy lengths, multiple heavy users and tight household budgets mean many...
Where to watch Premier League matches – October/November 2022
Jump to: October Premier League timetable (and where to watch) The Premier League might be taking a break after September 18th, but the October and November fixtures are all set to give us an...
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The UK’s best broadband for students
Finding the right broadband is tough for anyone, but for students weighing up the options can become a nightmare. Short tenancy lengths, multiple heavy users and tight household budgets mean many popular options won't be suitable. Luckily, we've put together a guide...
The ultimate new home set-up checklist 2022
Looking for the 2024 Moving Home checklist? Find it here! Moving into a new home is stressful, and with so much to arrange it can be easy to let essential registrations slip through the cracks. If you're about to move in, use our home set-up checklist and detailed...
How to save on energy bills if your home has low EPC
If you're a tenant, it can feel hard to stay in control of your household bills - especially if you're renting a home with a low EPC rating. Your Energy Performance Certificate or EPC is a measure of how energy efficient your home is on a scale of A (excellent) to G...
How to cancel your broadband in the UK – without exit fees!
It can be difficult to know where to start with cancelling your broadband - particularly with the huge number of broadband suppliers currently in the UK. The good news is that for many of the UK's biggest broadband providers the process is the same. These companies...
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