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What does council tax pay for?
What does Council Tax pay for? Most households in the UK pay Council Tax to their local authority. The amount of tax paid is based on the value of their home, the rates set by the local council and...
What’s the average Council Tax bill in the UK?
In the 2024-2025 tax year, the average council tax charge for a Band D property is £2,171 a year in England, £2,024 a year in Wales and £1,421 in Scotland. Council Tax bands range from A (the lowest...
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...
Renter’s Rights Bill looks to cap advance rent at one month
Landlords will only be able to request a maximum of one month's rent in advance if the new Renter's Rights Bill becomes law. The cap on advance rent is a new addition to the bill, which has...
What channels do you get with Sky TV? (Updated 2025)
Welcome to Please Connect Me's complete Sky TV channel guide. Here you'll find answers to all of your questions about Sky TV channels, hardware, streaming services and more. Use the table of...
Will there be a UK gas shortage this winter?
Will the UK face a gas shortage this winter? British Gas owner Centrica inspired concern about ongoing gas supply when it revealed that the UK 'has less than a week of gas demand in store'....
The complete Sky Essential TV channel guide (updated 2025)
What is Sky Essential TV? Sky's Essential TV package is a competitively priced digital TV package focusing on the most popular channels and streaming services that Sky offers. What's included...
What you need to know about the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a fee new immigrants to the UK pay to access NHS healthcare. The charge has been in place since 2015, Whether you'll be required to pay depends on the...
Energy
What is Great British Energy?
During the 2024 general election, Labour campaigned on the introduction of a nationally owned and operated energy producer - Great British Energy. Following their election victory, the party has...
What is a standard variable tariff?
UK residents have a choice of two types of energy tariffs in their homes - a standard variable tariff or a fixed rate tariff. Choosing the right option for your home will have a big impact on how...
What is a fixed-rate tariff?
UK residents have a choice of two types of energy tariffs in their homes - a standard variable tariff or a fixed rate tariff. Choosing the right option for your home will have a big impact on how...
What the July 2024 energy price cap means for you
The July 2024 energy price cap is now in effect, with the annual bill for the average household falling by around 7% to £1,568 a year. This is welcome news for households on variable energy tariffs....
Broadband & TV
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...
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...
Which is the best broadband supplier for customer service?
We're all about helping people find the best broadband supplier. We've helped thousands of movers set up their perfect packages. Along the way, we've learned that the best choice for broadband can...
Is it cheaper to get broadband without a landline?
Are you looking to set up broadband without a landline? UK internet used to be delivered over the same copper cables as telephone signals. That meant that if you wanted broadband, you'd need to take...
Water
How will I be charged for water: metered or unmetered?
If you have just moved house, you will have probably registered with your local water company (and if you haven't, we can do that for you!). However, you may be wondering what is next and how will I...
Council tax
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Moving Guides
How to redirect post when you move
Did you know that you can redirect post when you move to make sure you don't miss any important deliveries? When moving to a new house it's easy to forget to update all of your friends, services and online accounts with the new address right away. As you settle in,...
6 easy ways to save on moving supplies
From boxes to bubble wrap, the cost of moving supplies can become a big expense during your home move. Below, we've put together our favourite tricks for saving on moving supplies, as well as where you might be able to find useful freebies. Looking for more ways to...
Which tenancy fees are legal in the UK?
The 'Tenant Fees Act' of 2019 placed legal restrictions on the tenancy fees that landlords and letting agents can charge. Under the legislation, property owners and managers can only charge tenants for a few specific services. The laws also restrict how much tenants...
What’s the average cost of moving home?
The cost of moving home is a huge concern for UK movers, especially as it can be so hard to estimate ahead of your move. The home you're moving from and to, the distance you are travelling and even the time of year can all affect the total cost of your move. Add in...
PCM News
British Gas announces price rise
British Gas announced a price rise today for those on a standard tariff as of 29 May. Those on British Gas' standard tariff will see their prices rise by over 5%, to an average of over £1,100 per year. The firm has justified this increase by stating that the...
Get a free house cleaning session, on us!
Whether you are moving house or simply fancy taking advantage of free cleaning services in London, we have the answer. Our partner, Housekeep, offers two hours of cleaning absolutely free. There's no contract, no obligation to use them again after the free two hours...
What information do I need to supply to get an insurance quote?
Despite the difficulties you might have trying to get an insurance quote, insurance is an important safety net to have. Nobody expects the worst to happen until it does, and if you didn't have your precious items covered, it's too late. If you're reading this,...
How will I be charged for water: metered or unmetered?
If you have just moved house, you will have probably registered with your local water company (and if you haven't, we can do that for you!). However, you may be wondering what is next and how will I be charged for water? If so, you are in the right place. How...