Household Bills

Guides and tools to help you get the best deals on your household bills

Is your direct debit right? 

Monthly direct debit is over £130 cheaper a year on average than paying on receipt of a bill.…

Help if you're struggling to pay energy bills

Energy prices remain desperately high, with typical standard energy bills capped at £2,074…

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Mobile Broadband: Cheap data on the move

If you want internet on the go and Wi-Fi browsing on your phone just won't cut it, a dedicated…

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How to improve your broadband speed

As remote or hybrid working seems here to stay for many, a reliable broadband connection remains…

Sell old mobiles: Earn £100s for unused handsets

Do you have hidden treasure in the form of an old mobile? You could make £100s, especially…

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  • Cheap iPhone deals

    Find the best value iPhone 14, 13, 13 mini, 14 Pro & Pro Max, SE, 12 & 11 deals

  • Cheap Samsung deals

    Find the best Samsung deals, including the Galaxy S23, S23+, S22 & S21 FE

  • Guide to 5G

    What is 5G, how do I get it and how much does it cost?

Council tax bands: Lower your band & save £1,000s

Hundreds of thousands of homes across England and Scotland are thought to be in the wrong council…

Reclaim overpaid council tax: Check if you're owed £100s

At least £150 million in overpaid tax is sitting in council coffers. Moved home since 1993?…

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Cut costs and save £100s a year on all of your household bills. We've top tips and tools to help you ditch pricey plans and stop you being ripped off by your providers. This section, including our free Cheap Energy Club, will help you find and switch to a cheap energy tariff – easily slashing the amount you spend on gas and electricity – and tells you whether you'd save by moving to a water meter.

We explain how easy it is to switch energy suppliers and include our pick of the top deals, whether you're looking for great service, a brand you recognise or green energy. We'll also help ensure you're not overpaying for your broadband, TV and mobile. Whether you're looking to switch to a cheap Sim-only or pay-as-you-go deal, want to find a cheap Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy contract or are looking to understand if it's worth getting a 5G plan, we've got guides to help.


You'll also find tips to haggle a new deal if you'd prefer to stay put, how to avoid eye-watering roaming charges, hacks to cut the cost of Netflix and whether or not you need a TV licence.