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Canopy Grow and Homebox: Everything you need to know
Homebox isn't just an easy way to manage all your bills in one simple payment. Their plans also come with extra features to make managing your money easier. One is Canopy Grow - a powerful way to...
Invest in Women: International Women’s Day 2024
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. We aim to do both here at Please Connect Me, and we wanted to share thoughts from some of our team about...
Which are the UK’s best cities for expats?
ECA International has published its annual report on the best cities for expats in Europe. The report considers factors like the local environment, housing availability, facilities and personal...
Avoid overpaying with a simple energy meter test
Are you looking for a simple energy meter test you can do at home? Faulty energy meters can be hard to spot, but that doesn't mean you won't feel their effects. Your energy meters measure your gas...
How to bleed a radiator
Knowing how to bleed a radiator is crucial to keeping your heating performing at its best. Trapped air in your radiators creates cold spots, meaning they give off less heat. To save money on your...
April 2024 Energy Price Cap Announced
Ofgem has confirmed that the April 2024 Energy Price Cap will be £1690 for an average household. This is a £238 drop on the January price cap and the lowest energy costs have been for two years....
Why 2G and 3G smart meters are going to stop working
Why are the owners of 3G smart meters losing service? Some of the UK's earliest smart meter adopters could lose their smart meter functionality in the coming years as 2G and 3G mobile networks are...
UK house prices hold steady despite forecasts
Despite gloomy predictions, UK house prices have held steady in the first six weeks of 2024. There are many indicators that the housing market is more resilient than expected. Even as the UK economy...
Energy
Predictions for the October energy price cap
Market analysts at Cornwall Insights have officially released their predictions for the October energy price cap. While the new price cap won't be confirmed by Ofgem until August 25th, Cornwall...
Are we facing the end of the energy price cap?
On August 25th, UK energy regulator Ofgem will announce the latest price cap rates, but there are growing calls from within both Ofgem and the government for the end of the energy price cap...
Customers of smaller energy companies are happier with their service
Uk energy regulator Ofgem reports that customers are increasingly dissatisfied with their energy providers' customer service. However, those registered with small energy suppliers seem to be bucking...
How much does it cost to run an air fryer? (Updated 2023)
Depending on who you ask, the air fryer might just be the greatest introduction to your kitchen counters since sliced bread. For the uninitiated, air fryers are countertop convection ovens that use...
Broadband & TV
Don’t need a TV licence? Claim exemption now
If you live in the UK, you've probably been contacted by TV Licensing at some point - even if you don't actually need a TV licence. TV Licensing is the organisation responsible for enforcing the...
Price increase 2023: Energy, Water, Broadband, Council tax
As April rolls around, households across the UK will see increases in broadband, water, and council tax bills. Meanwhile, businesses will face a hike in energy bills as the government's Energy Bill...
5G vs Starlink: Which is faster?
From SpaceX's Starlink to 5G mobile internet, in 2023 the options for internet connections that don't rely on traditional infrastructure are better than ever. If you don't have access to one of the...
Which Sky packs should I subscribe to?
Sky encourages their TV customers to build a custom package, combining the 300+ plus channels included in a Signature subscription with any combination of Sky packs. Each channel pack adds new,...
Water
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Moving Guides
Which is the best broadband supplier for customer service?
We're all about helping people find the best broadband supplier. We've helped thousands of movers set up their perfect packages. Along the way, we've learned that the best choice for broadband can mean different things to different people. One big influence on how...
How to change your driving licence address online
If you're moving home, updating your driving licence address is one of the essential tasks to cross off your to-do list. If you don't keep your driving licence up to date, you could be fined up to £1000! Luckily, the process of updating your address with the DVLA...
How to join the electoral roll and why it matters
What is the electoral roll? The electoral roll, also called the electoral register, lists the name and address of everyone registered to vote in the UK. You must be on the electoral roll to vote in local and national elections. What is the open register? There...
How to de-ice your drive and pathways – Home Maintenance 101
Now winter is truly upon us, it's time to make a plan for how you will de-ice your drive and pathways once temperatures drop below freezing. Slippery ice, often formed under snow or after rain, can be dangerous both to yourself and any visitors to your home. You need...
PCM News
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