Best Washing Machine Cleaners For Bad Smells At Home: Freshen The Drum, Seal And Drawer Properly
Compare the best washing machine cleaners for bad smells at home, including options for odours, limescale, monthly maintenance, pet laundry and busy households. Washing machine smells can come from residue, mould, limescale, trapped water or a dirty seal. Here’s how to choose the right cleaner and freshen the drum, seal and drawer properly…
Virgin Media Cancellation Rights: Ofcom Fines Virgin Media £28 Million – What Broadband Customers Need To Know
Explore your Virgin Media cancellation rights… Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28 million after finding customers were repeatedly put through unreasonable hassle when trying to cancel or switch contracts. Here is what broadband, phone and TV customers should know about cancellation rights, complaints and switching.
Leasehold Reform: What Commonhold Could Mean For Your Service Charges, Building Repairs And Neighbours
Leasehold reform could change how many flat owners deal with service charges, ground rent, building repairs and shared decisions. Commonhold may give residents more control over how buildings are managed, but it will not automatically remove costs or solve every problem. Here is what you should check now as a homeowner or buyer…
The July 2026 Energy Price Cap Starts Today: 7 Checks Every Household Should Make
The July 2026 energy price cap starts today, with Ofgem confirming a 13% rise for a typical Direct Debit dual-fuel household. Before your next bill lands, check your meter reading, tariff type, Direct Debit, unit rates and support options…
July 2026 Energy Price Cap: Your Final Energy Bill Checklist Before July’s Price Rise
The July 2026 energy price cap starts on 1 July, with Ofgem confirming a 13% rise for a typical direct-debit dual-fuel household. Before the new rates begin, take meter readings, check your tariff, review your Direct Debit and reduce avoidable summer energy waste.
Broadband Social Tariffs: The Broadband Discount Thousands Of Eligible Households Still Aren’t Claiming
Broadband social tariffs can cut monthly internet and phone costs for eligible households receiving benefits such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit. Ofcom says many people still do not know these cheaper packages exist, so it is worth checking your provider before paying full price.
Energy Supplier Stability: Why Your Energy Supplier’s Financial Health Matters More Than The Cheapest Tariff
Energy supplier stability matters because the cheapest tariff is not the only thing protecting your household. Ofgem’s financial resilience work is designed to reduce supplier failure risk, protect customers from disruption and keep the home supplied with reliable essentials.
Cost Of Living Support 2026: What Help You Can Still Check For Bills, Buses, Fuel And Summer Costs
Several confirmed cost of living support routes are now available or due this summer, including council crisis help, free August bus travel for children in England, temporary VAT cuts on eligible family activities and help if you are struggling with energy bills. Here is what to check before you pay more than you need to.
Energy Bill Credit Refunds: How To Check If Your Supplier Owes You Money
Could you be owed energy bill credit refunds? If you have built up credit with your gas or electricity supplier, Ofgem says you may be entitled to ask for that money back. This matters because many people built up large Direct Debit balances during the energy crisis, when suppliers increased monthly payments to protect against rising costs and debt…
Energy Price Cap 2026: What You Now Pay Under The Ofgem Cap
Millions of households on standard variable energy tariffs are now paying new gas and electricity rates after Ofgem confirmed the latest energy price cap changes, so the typical annual bill for a household paying by Direct Debit fell. However, your actual cost still depends on how much energy you use, where you live, your payment method and the type of meter you have.