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How do I set up water at home?
When moving house or moving into a UK home for the first time, you will most likely have a connected water supply. However, it’s important to set up water accounts with your local supplier as soon...
Average household bills in 2025: how much do bills cost?
Wondering how much household bills are nowadays? Here’s a breakdown of common household bill averages in the UK as of 2025, although it’s worth noting that these are merely estimates. Your actual...
Must-buy items when you move in
As you frantically pack everything, sort out any unpaid bills and book a great house moving service, do you wonder if there are items you've missed? Save yourself from the regret: here’s a must-buy...
Moving home with Sky broadband
When moving home, one of the first things you’ll want to take care of is your broadband service. If you’re currently using Sky broadband and want to know what to expect during the move, here’s a...
How the Renters’ Rights Bill will affect the rental market
The Renters' Rights Bill is expected to bring significant changes to the UK's rental landscape. Aimed at strengthening tenant protections and promoting housing security, it includes measures such as...
Renters’ Rights Bill: what agents and landlords need to know
The Renters' Rights Bill will bring the biggest changes in over three decades, so it's important to understand what the bill means to you, if you are a landlord or someone working in the estate...
What is the Renters’ Rights Bill
The Renters' Rights Bill is expected to become law after Easter this year and is expected to take effect between July and October 2025. What is the Renters' Rights Bill? The Renters' Rights Bill is...
What happens when your energy supplier goes bust
Do you know what to do when your energy supplier goes bust? Here is everything you need to know when that happens. Energy market in the past few years Over the past few years, the UK's energy market...
Energy
Octopus Energy offers support after winter fuel payment cuts
After cuts to those eligible for the winter fuel payment were confirmed in July, many of the UK's most vulnerable people were left wondering how they would pay for fuel this winter. The cuts were...
Beat the heat (without breaking the bank) this summer
We're celebrating that heatwave season has finally arrived in the UK, but trying to beat the heat can leave you with a scary electric bill. While the hot weather will mean savings on heating,...
Utility bills in the UK: how are they calculated?
Whether you own or rent a property in the UK, it's important to understand how your utility bills are calculated. Utility bills refer to the various charges that you incur for the services at your...
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...
Broadband & TV
The broadband jargon buster
If you're confused about some of the terms in your internet contract, don't panic - our broadband jargon buster is here to help. Below, you'll find explainers for some of the most common technical...
Mid-contract price rises: What they are and how to save
When setting up a new broadband, TV or mobile contract you might notice a clause outlining mid-contract price rises. Your contract will let you know that you should expect your bills to go up before...
How to cancel your Virgin Media services (without exit fees!)
Are you looking for a way to cancel Virgin Media services without paying an exit fee? Usually, Virgin Media charges around 60% of the remaining value of your contract if you leave early. This can be...
How to request a TV licence change of address
Requesting a TV licence change of address is a simple task to cross off your moving to-do list. You can also consider whether you need your TV licence. If not, you can cancel or transfer it to...
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Moving Guides
How to register for water when you move
When you move into a UK home the water supply will be connected, but it's still important to register for water with your local supplier. Customers who fail to set up their accounts properly can be billed for water that they haven't used. Registering also means you...
How to switch energy suppliers: Everything you need to know
Are you looking to switch energy suppliers? Perhaps you've been reading about impending energy price increases and are looking to save on your gas and electricity bills. If you are then we're here to help. As Connections Experts, we've helped thousands of households...
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 full-time student, you are not required to pay Council Tax in the UK....
20 expert packing tips to make your move easier
Moving home is exhausting, but these packing tips from our moving experts will help save you time, stress and money. From the best way to find free boxes to keeping your valuables safe here are our tried and tested moving hacks. Before you start Declutter...
PCM News
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...
Ofgem to impose ban on retrospective bills
Energy consumers could save around £1,000 as a result of Ofgem's decision to ban retrospective bills for energy that was used beyond the last 12 months. The ban comes after a lack of compliance from many energy providers with a voluntary agreement that is already in...