3 guides

Bills & utilities

Electricity and gas plans, comparing offers properly, concessions, internet and mobile, and what to do when a bill is wrong.

How to compare and switch electricity plansThe government runs a free comparison site that shows every plan available at your address, using your actual usage. Most househol…7 minverified 2026-07-30

How to lower your power billLoyalty is priced against you. The government comparison site, the Better Offer your retailer must already be telling you about, c…9 minverified 2026-07-30

What to do if you can't pay a billEnergy retailers, banks, telcos and water authorities all have legal hardship obligations, and free financial counselling exists n…7 minverified 2026-07-30

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