Energy
Budget 2026: What It Means for Your Household Bills
Budget 2026 and your bills: no VAT on electricity until 1 July 2027, £100 for council tax bands A to D in England, and gas standing charges to be scrapped.
28 October 2026 · 8 min read
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UK Energy, Broadband, and Household Money Guides
Evidence-led guides on switching energy, broadband, and mobile bills, reducing loyalty penalties, and tracking UK household cost changes.
Energy
£100 Household Energy Payment: Who Gets It and When
The £100 Household Energy Payment goes to council tax bands A to D in England from January 2027. Who qualifies, how it is paid and how to check your band.
28 October 2026 · 8 min read
broadband
Black Friday Broadband When Moving House: What to Check
Moving home around Black Friday? Check the new address, installation date, exit fees and full contract cost before choosing broadband.
20 October 2026 · 4 min read
move home
Moving House at Christmas: Bills and Broadband Checklist
Plan energy, broadband, water and council tax for a Christmas or New Year move, with meter readings, backup internet and official holiday dates.
20 October 2026 · 4 min read
Energy
Energy Price Cap Forecast April 2027: £2,190 to £2,389
Suppliers forecast the April 2027 cap at £2,190 to £2,389 a year. The Budget kept electricity VAT at 0% to 1 July 2027. Ofgem confirms it on 23 February.
15 October 2026 · 8 min read
Energy
Ofgem's Energy Debt Relief Scheme: Where It Stands and Help Now
Ofgem's Debt Relief Scheme now aims to launch in spring 2027, the government said on 28 October 2026. Who it is for, what to do now and hardship funds.
15 October 2026 · 6 min read
Energy
Economy 7 and the Price Cap: How Your Rates Are Capped
Ofgem caps Economy 7 with one multi-register level, £1,046 a year typical for October to December 2026, not separate day and night rates. Here is how.
13 October 2026 · 7 min read
Energy
Energy Direct Debit Too High? How to Get Credit Back
How suppliers must set energy direct debits, what Ofgem's October 2026 credit balance data shows, and when you can ask for a refund before winter bills.
13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Energy
Should You Fix Energy Before the January 2027 Price Cap?
Forecasts put January 2027's price cap 16% to 27% above October. How to compare a fixed tariff with the cap on your own usage, with the sums shown.
13 October 2026 · 8 min read
move home
A housemate is moving in mid-tenancy: bills, splits, council tax and the TV Licence
A housemate moving in mid-tenancy? Update the tenancy, add names to accounts, re-split from a dated reading and check council tax and the TV Licence.
13 October 2026 · 6 min read
Energy
Smart Meter Not Sending Readings? Your £40 Compensation
Since 23 February 2026, suppliers owe £40 when they miss Ofgem's smart meter standards. What to do when readings stop, and what is not yet in force.
13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Energy
Warm Home Discount After Moving or Switching Supplier
Moved house or switched energy supplier after 23 August 2026? Here is how the £150 Warm Home Discount works for winter 2026/27 and which supplier pays it.
13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Energy
Winter Energy Bill Help 2026/27: Every Scheme and Date
Every winter 2026/27 energy bill scheme in one table, from the Warm Home Discount to Cold Weather Payments, with who qualifies, nation rules and key dates.
13 October 2026 · 8 min read
broadband
Broadband Delayed After Moving House: What You Can Claim
Check your promised activation date, provider eligibility and compensation when broadband is late after a move, plus how to escalate a complaint.
7 October 2026 · 3 min read
move home
Housemate Moving Out? A Bills Handover Checklist
Record readings, settle outstanding shares and update supplier accounts when a housemate leaves. Follow a practical household handover checklist.
7 October 2026 · 4 min read
energy
Moving Into a Flat With Communal Heating: Bills and Rights
Identify your heat supplier, check charges and readings, and separate communal heating from electricity when moving into a flat in Great Britain.
7 October 2026 · 4 min read
Energy
Energy Price Cap Forecast January 2027: 16% to 27% Rise
Cornwall Insight forecasts the January 2027 cap at £1,999 a year, up 16%. Supplier forecasts run to £2,192. Ofgem is due to confirm it on 25 November.
28 September 2026 · 5 min read
move home
Student Energy Bills After the October 2026 Cap Change
Check your student house’s first energy bill after the October cap change: opening readings, estimated usage, standing charges and bills-included terms.
26 August 2026 · 3 min read
energy
Electricity VAT Cut October 2026: What You Actually Save
Domestic electricity VAT in Great Britain is 0% from 1 October 2026, and the Budget extended it until 30 June 2027. See the bill saving and why Northern Ireland differs.
26 August 2026 · 9 min read
energy
October 2026 Energy Price Cap: £1,935 Confirmed and What to Do Next
Ofgem confirmed the October to December 2026 price cap on 26 August. See the confirmed figures on both consumption bases, the new unit rates, the VAT cut, and what to do next.
26 August 2026 · 8 min read
energy
October 2026 Price Cap: The Earlier Forecast and Confirmed Outcome
Read the dated August forecast alongside the confirmed October outcome: £1,723 on Ofgem’s current consumption basis or £1,935 on the previous basis.
19 August 2026 · 5 min read
move home
Student Bills: How to Set Up and Split Bills in a Shared House
Moving into a student house? Learn which bills to set up first, how to split costs with housemates, and what to check for energy, water, broadband, Council Tax and TV Licence.
18 August 2026 · 12 min read
energy
What Does the July 2026 Energy Price Cap Rise Mean for Your Bill?
Energy bills rise from 1 July 2026. See what the 13% Ofgem price cap increase means for your bill, and the easiest action most households can still take.
28 May 2026 · 6 min read
energy
July 2026 Energy Price Cap: £1,862 Equivalent and What to Do Next
Ofgem confirmed a 13% rise from 1 July 2026. See the confirmed cap figures, who was affected, and how the cap moved again on 1 October 2026.
27 May 2026 · 5 min read
Energy
E.ON has bought OVO: what it means and whether to switch
E.ON completed its purchase of OVO on 8 October 2026. What OVO customers should check now: tariffs, credit balances, meter readings and switching.
11 May 2026 · 10 min read
Energy
North Lincolnshire Heating Oil Support: £300 Oil and £100 LPG
North Lincolnshire Council offers eligible households £300 for heating oil or £100 for LPG through its Crisis and Resilience Fund. Check the current criteria and apply through the council.
11 May 2026 · 1 min read
Energy
Home batteries: a ‘gamechanger’ for cutting energy bills?
UK households can reduce electricity costs by installing home batteries alongside solar panels or smart tariffs.
9 May 2026 · 4 min read
Energy
Community solar battery investment: what's happening and what it means for UK households
A community-owned solar park in Oxfordshire is adding battery storage to store surplus solar power and sell it during evening peaks. This post explains the project, its benefits, who is involved, and how households can engage with similar schemes.
8 May 2026 · 4 min read
Consumer Advice
Can you cut your broadband bill without switching or haggling?
New research from Which? shows UK households can reduce broadband costs using One Touch Switch, even without completing a switch or negotiating directly.
3 May 2026 · 7 min read
Energy
Heating Oil Prices Rose 92% in March: What Northern Ireland Households Need to Know
Heating oil prices in Northern Ireland surged by a record 92% in March 2026, surpassing the previous spike seen after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Here is what happened, who is affected, and what steps households can take.
3 May 2026 · 5 min read
Consumer Advice
SIM-Swap Fraud Is Rising in the UK: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
SIM-swap fraud grew 38% last year according to Cifas. Here is what it is, how criminals use it to drain bank accounts, and five practical steps UK consumers can take right now.
3 May 2026 · 6 min read
Consumer Advice
Telecoms complaints and compensation: what UK households can claim from April 2026
Ofcom has cut the waiting time before you can escalate a telecoms complaint, and automatic compensation payouts have risen with inflation from 1 April 2026. Here is what you are now entitled to and how to act on it.
3 May 2026 · 6 min read
Energy
Heating Oil Vouchers: Can You Get £150 Emergency Help With Your Fuel Bill?
North Northamptonshire Council is offering £150 emergency heating oil grants to low-income and vulnerable households not connected to mains gas. Here is what you need to know about eligibility and how to apply.
29 April 2026 · 5 min read
Energy Policy
Not covered by the energy price cap? What UK households need to know
Millions of UK households are not protected by the energy price cap. Find out who falls outside it, how rising wholesale gas prices could affect your bills, and what steps you can take.
28 April 2026 · 5 min read
Mobile
SIM-Only Mobile Prices 2026-2031: Confirmed Costs and Future Projections
SIM-only deals can look like £8-£12/month in 2026, but mid-contract price rises mean long-run costs are often much higher. See confirmed UK network increases through April 2029 and scenario projections to 2031, including price-lock options.
25 January 2026 · 9 min read
Energy
UK Energy Customer Satisfaction Hits Record High: What It Means for Your Bills
Ofgem's latest survey shows UK household satisfaction with energy suppliers at an all-time high of 82%. We break down what this means for your bills, complaints, and switching options.
18 January 2026 · 4 min read
Energy
UK Energy Suppliers List 2026: Gas and Electricity Brands
Every household gas and electricity supplier in Great Britain we could verify, with owner, Ofgem licensee and whether it takes new customers.
17 January 2026 · 7 min read
Energy
Check if You Have Money in a Closed Energy Account
Ofgem reports £240 million in unclaimed credit across nearly 2 million closed UK energy accounts. Households that switched suppliers or moved home in the last five years may be owed refunds if contact details were outdated.
16 January 2026 · 2 min read
Energy
Warm Home Discount and Pylon Bill Discount: 2026/27 Update
The £150 Warm Home Discount returns for winter 2026/27, and homes near new pylons could get up to £250 a year from 2027. Who qualifies and what to do now.
16 January 2026 · 4 min read
Energy
Green Energy Tariffs UK: REGO-Backed, Generator-Backed and What to Check
What makes a UK energy tariff green, REGO-backed against generator-backed supply, which green tariffs sit outside the price cap, and what to check first.
22 December 2025 · 4 min read
Energy
Energy Bills Explained: 7 Things Ofgem Says Must Be on Every Bill
Did you know your energy bill isn’t just a company statement but it’s a regulated document? Here’s a quick breakdown of what you should see on every compliant energy bill and why each element matters.
21 December 2025 · 4 min read
Energy
SMETS1 or SMETS2? How to Check Your Smart Meter and Upgrade
Check whether your smart meter is SMETS1 or SMETS2 with the Citizens Advice checker, what the SMETS1 upgrade changed, and what to do if yours is not smart.
21 December 2025 · 4 min read
Energy
The 5 Biggest Mistakes UK Households Make When Switching Electricity Suppliers
The 5 biggest mistakes UK households make when switching electricity suppliers, and exactly how to avoid exit-fee traps, SVT rollovers, and avoidable admin errors. Covers domestic switching only.
20 December 2025 · 6 min read
Energy
Should I Switch Energy Supplier? What You Could Save in 2026
Answer three questions for a straight verdict on your tariff: switch now, line up your next deal, or wait. Then see what a switch could be worth, which for some UK households is around £90 to £250+ a year.
20 December 2025 · 6 min read
Energy
Can I Switch Energy Suppliers If I Have a Smart Meter?
Yes, you can switch energy suppliers with a smart meter in the UK. Learn SMETS1 vs SMETS2, what can go wrong, and the checks to make before you switch.
19 December 2025 · 3 min read
Energy
Crisis Support to Heat Your Home: Where to Get Help
Struggling to heat your home? Where to get crisis help with energy bills in 2026/27, from council funds in each UK nation to supplier hardship support.
14 July 2025 · 5 min read
Energy
Welsh households to save money on bills through heat networks expansion
The UK government is expanding low-carbon heat networks across Wales, with the aim of reducing heating bills for thousands of households. Here is what Welsh consumers need to know.
14 July 2025 · 4 min read
Energy
Winter Fuel Payment 2026/27: Will HMRC Take It Back?
If your income is over £35,000, HMRC takes your 2026/27 Winter Fuel Payment back through your tax code or Self Assessment. Amounts, dates and deadlines.
14 July 2025 · 5 min read
Energy
What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
Explains the recent 7% reduction in household energy bills following Ofgem's price cap changes and what it means for UK consumers.
15 September 2023 · 3 min read