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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
Warm Home Discount 2022: what you need to know
The Warm Home Discount is a one-off payment made to certain households to help with their winter energy bills. This year, the payment is rising from £140 to £150. The other major change this year...
Save energy, save on bills – which appliances use the most energy?
It's more important than ever to save energy With the skyrocketing cost of living at its highest level in a decade, budgets are squeezed tight - many households are facing hardships and looking for...
Grab a pen, and take your meter readings before the Price Cap change. Here’s why
There's an easy way to make sure you're paying the best rates for energy this autumn - take meter readings before the price cap change. The energy price cap may not be increasing by as much as we...
Energy Price Cap will now be limited to £2,500 for the average UK household
Prime Minister Liz Truss has confirmed that her government will combat the cost of living crisis by limiting the energy price cap to £2,500 for the average household for the next two years. The new...
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
How to set up broadband in the UK
Whether you are relocating to the UK, purchasing your first home - setting up wifi for your new home is essential. But it can get overwhelming to sort out a dozen other important tasks including unpacking, paperwork and figuring out your new neighbourhood. To help...
Can I switch broadband providers for free under contract?
Broadband contracts are often long-term deals lasting anything from nine months to two years. For that reason, it can be scary to commit to a certain package, as prices are bound to change and it is likely that you will miss out on a better deal. So can you switch...
Ultimate Checklist For Moving Home: All You Need to Know
Moving home is supposed to be fun and exciting, however, every move comes with a great amount of difficulty and often you might end up feeling overwhelmed! Therefore, we have put together a checklist for all the things important and less important - to make sure that...
5 top tips for getting the best deal for broadband
Whether you think broadband is the most revolutionary invention of all time, or feel threatened by its ever-growing power and control it has over the human race, it's here to stay. It is thoroughly ingrained into our society and we all use it for many aspects...
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