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Broadband guides
Setting up your new broadband router may feel daunting but it doesn't have to be! Check out our extensive broadband set-up guides.
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Read allSetting up your new broadband router may feel daunting but it doesn't have to be! Check out our extensive broadband set-up guides.

How to Run a Broadband Speed Test (and What the Numbers Mean)
Download, upload, ping, jitter — a broadband speed test throws a lot of numbers at you. Here is how to run one properly and read the results, so you know whether your connection is underperforming or you simply need a better deal.

Broadband Mid-Contract Price Rises 2026: Can You Escape?
Most big UK providers added £3–£4 a month to broadband bills in April 2026. Here’s who charges what, when you can cancel penalty-free, and the tariffs that never raise prices mid-contract.
Mobile guides
Everything you need to know about choosing, switching and getting the most out of your mobile plan — explained simply.
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Read allEverything you need to know about choosing, switching and getting the most out of your mobile plan — explained simply.

eSIM vs Physical SIM: Which Should You Choose?
eSIMs let you switch network without waiting for a SIM in the post — but they are not right for everyone. Here is how eSIMs work, the pros and cons versus a physical SIM, and how to check if your phone supports one.

SIM-Only vs Contract 2026: Real Savings + How to Switch
Out of contract? You could save around £300 a year by going SIM-only. We do the 24-month maths, then walk you through PAC, STAC and eSIM switching in under an hour.
Energy guides
Cut your energy bills with our in-depth guides on tariffs, smart meters, and everything in between.
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Read allCut your energy bills with our in-depth guides on tariffs, smart meters, and everything in between.
How to Switch Energy Supplier: A Step-by-Step Guide
Switching energy supplier takes minutes to start and about five working days to complete — with no interruption to your gas or electricity. Here is exactly how it works, what you need, and the traps to avoid.
Energy Price Cap July 2026: New Rates & Should You Fix?
Ofgem’s price cap rises 13.5% to £1,862 a year from 1 July 2026. See the new unit rates and standing charges, what the rise really means for your bill, and whether fixing now beats the cap.
Energy Saving Tips
Small changes, big savings. Our energy-saving tips help you reduce waste and keep more money in your pocket.
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Read allSmall changes, big savings. Our energy-saving tips help you reduce waste and keep more money in your pocket.
How to Cut Your Household Bills: A Practical Checklist
The biggest household savings usually come from a handful of recurring bills you set once and forget. This checklist walks through energy, broadband, mobile and the silent subscriptions — and the order to tackle them in.
What Your Appliances Cost to Run From July 2026
Electricity hits 26.11p/kWh on 1 July 2026. We’ve priced every major appliance per use and per year — and found the swaps that save £100+ without going cold.