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‘Okay Google. Play, Aerosmith.’ ‘Sure, here’s The Smiths on Spotify.’ Since the start of the year, our home has contained two Google Nest Mini devices. They came free with two Fitbits I bought and my wife was adamant that we wouldn’t use them in the home. But, we have. We have one upstairs and one … Read more

When energy bills become baffling: SSE agrees to pay back £730 after Ombudsman ruling – only to change its mind… Johanna Jordan was wrongly charged by the energy firm  The Ombudsman agreed – but SSE claimed afterwards there had been an error  She is now trying to claim the money back from her supplier  By … Read more

The Government is considering giving energy networks the power to switch off a household’s energy supply without warning or compensation for those affected.  A series of ‘modifications’ to the Smart Energy Code have been proposed by officials and look set to pass into law by next spring.  These include giving networks the right to decide when they … Read more

The Government is considering giving energy networks the power to switch off a household’s energy supply without warning or compensation for those affected.  A series of backdoor ‘modifications’ to the Smart Energy Code have been proposed by officials and look set to pass into law by next spring.  These include giving networks the right to decide … Read more

Does your broadband need a boost? The best deals available for ‘superfast’ internet with a large chunk of people working from home Millions of people are working – or part working – from home   Many could still be on old broadband package and may need a speedier service We reveal the best deals currently … Read more

The energy regulator put new rules in place earlier this year to help households get any credit back from their old supplier if they switch – but these rules aren’t working, new research has revealed. Customers have been left waiting for months to get their money back, according to data from Which?, with just six … Read more

Energy bills could soar by up to 18 per cent, equivalent to £107, for home workers this winter, new research has revealed. Employees no longer working from the office could see their personal energy bills rocket to a total of £1.9billion nationwide, due to the increased use of heating and lighting, according to data from … Read more

Homes and businesses in rural areas who want faster broadband could benefit by applying to a government voucher scheme. The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme was launched by the Government in 2018 with the aim of increasing gigabit-capable coverage across the UK, especially in the countryside. For the fastest and most reliable broadband, capable of delivering … Read more