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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...
How much will you spend on household bills in 2024?
Be prepared, household bills in 2024 are set to change from April 1st. Across the UK, Council Tax, broadband services and utilities will see price increases for millions of customers. We've broken...
Where to find free moving boxes
Finding a good source of free moving boxes is a great way to save money on your move. A typical home needs more than seventy boxes to pack everything - and that number is even higher for those of us...
How to clear your own gutters
Springtime in the UK may be known for blossom and cute baby animals, but it's most famous of all for one thing - rain. When you're drawing up your spring to-do list, make sure to put aside time to...
Will you face a broadband price rise on April 1st?
Millions of households across the UK are facing a mid-contract broadband price rise on March 31st and April 1st. We took a look at how much bills are going up, as well as which providers won't be...
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...
Energy
What is the Energy Price Cap? Updated August 2022
08/09/2022 Update: The new UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has released her plan to limit the energy price cap to £2,500 a year for the average home for the next two years. Factoring in the £400...
New Price Cap will be announced this week – what you need to know
More on energy bills: Our timeline for when you can expect cost of living support payments How much will my utility bills cost in 2022? Beat the heat without raising your bills this summer What's...
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...
Ofgem plans to review Energy Price Cap every 3 months instead of half a year
Ofgem, the UK's energy market regulator, revealed plans last week to begin adjusting the energy price cap every three months instead of every six - meaning there could be price reviews coming July...
Broadband & TV
Oscars & BAFTA 2022 : Where to watch the nominated & awarded films
We've reached the end of the 2022 award season and, with all the prizes handed out, it's time to sit down and try and catch up on all of the year's best movies. In a world of competing streaming...
How much will my utility bills cost in 2023?
UPDATE: We updated these figures in October 2022 to reflect Liz Truss's energy price guarantee and other changes to the cost of living How much will utility bills cost this year? Many are asking the...
Broadband annual price increase: how much more will you pay?
More on bills: Latest update on Energy Price Cap How much will my utility bills cost in 2022? Government announces £400 additional household support to tackle bills Millions of UK households will...
Ukraine-Russia conflict may push energy bills further to £3,000
As the Russian invasion continues in Ukraine, we may be seeing a further increase in energy bills and living costs. UK wholesale gas prices have soared to 800p per therm, compared to 45p last year...
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Moving Guides
What is the best way to watch sports in the UK?
Calling all you sports fanatics searching for the best way to watch sports in the UK! After all, what's better than watching the biggest sporting events each and every week all from the comfort of your own sofa? You’ll be able to watch certain events with a standard...
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