Plain-English guides on the money-and-bills side of running a UK household — energy, broadband and mobile, all in one place.
Guides
Plain-English guides on the money-and-bills side of running a UK household — energy, broadband and mobile, all in one place.
Energy guides
Switching, the price cap, smart meters and cutting what you pay for gas and electricity.
How to switch energy supplier
Switching energy takes about 10 minutes online and saves most households £150–£350 a year. Here’s the full process.
Read guideThe UK energy price cap, explained
The price cap sets a maximum per-unit rate for standard variable tariffs. It’s updated quarterly by Ofgem.
Read guideWhat is a smart meter?
Smart meters send your energy readings directly to your supplier: no more estimated bills, and clearer usage data.
Read guideAverage UK energy bills in 2026
The average UK dual-fuel energy bill is around £1,928 a year at the current price cap. Benchmarks for flats, terraces and detached homes.
Read guide100 energy-saving tips for UK homes
One hundred practical tips to cut your energy use: grouped by room, season and budget.
Read guideMost Expensive Energy Supplier UK 2026
Compare the most expensive energy suppliers in the UK for 2026. See who charges the most and find out how much you could save by switching today.
Read guideHow to Seek Compensation for Incorrect Energy Billing 2026
A step-by-step guide to spotting energy billing errors, contacting your supplier, escalating to the Energy Ombudsman, and claiming the compensation you are owed.
Read guideHow to Compare Cheapest kWh Electricity Prices in the UK
The cheapest kWh electricity rates in the UK in 2026, ranked by supplier and by region, plus a step-by-step switching guide.
Read guideFixed vs Variable: Which Energy Tariff Should You Pick for Winter 2026
July 2026 price cap forecast hits £1,929. A practical decision-tree on whether to fix your energy tariff now or stay on the variable cap.
Read guideDual Fuel Energy Tariffs UK 2026: Best Deals, Rates and How to Switch
The best dual fuel energy tariffs in the UK for 2026. Live rates, fixed deals, green options, and a switching walkthrough.
Read guideBroadband guides
Speeds, switching, full fibre and getting a connection that keeps up with your home.
How to switch broadband
One Touch Switching makes broadband switching easier than ever. Here’s how to leave your current provider painlessly.
Read guideWhat broadband speed do I need?
From 30 Mbps for a single-person flat to 900 Mbps for a smart home: a practical speed guide by household size and usage.
Read guideBest broadband for students
Nine-month contracts, student-friendly pricing and the plans that survive a four-flatmate Zoom-and-Netflix household.
Read guideFTTP vs FTTC: what’s the difference?
FTTC uses fibre to the street cabinet then copper to your home. FTTP runs fibre all the way. Here’s which you can get and which to choose.
Read guideMobile & SIM guides
SIM-only, eSIMs, 5G coverage and finding the right phone deal without overpaying.
The best SIM-only deals for 2026
Curated monthly picks for best-value SIM-only deals: unlimited, 5G, cheap and pay-as-you-go.
Read guideeSIMs explained
An eSIM is a digital SIM embedded in your phone. Perfect for dual-SIM setups and international travel.
Read guideUK 5G coverage in 2026
Where 5G works well, what speeds to expect and how to check coverage at your address before switching network.
Read guideThe best mobile phone deals in 2026
This month’s best handset + SIM bundles, curated from every major UK network and retailer.
Read guideMoney & bills
How comparison works and the wider picture on keeping household costs down.