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How business energy switching works is straightforward in principle: you compare contract offers from across the market, agree a new fixed-term deal, and your new supplier arranges the changeover while your gas and electricity keep flowing. Only the billing supplier changes — the wires, pipes and meters stay exactly as they are. Business energy is […]

What energy vouchers and grants are available right now depends on the time of year, where you live and your income. As of June 2026, several major schemes sit between their yearly cycles, so this guide explains what is open, what reopens later in 2026, and how to get help with both your bills and […]

For students works the same way as for any UK household, but students often pay too much because no one sorts the bills out properly. If you rent a private student house, you and your housemates are usually responsible for choosing a supplier, splitting the cost and keeping meter readings up to date. Getting this […]

Green energy grants available in the UK in 2026 include the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (worth up to £7,500, or £9,000 for some off-gas homes from 21 July 2026), the ECO4 scheme for low-income households, and devolved schemes such as Home Energy Scotland and the Welsh Nest scheme. These fund heat pumps, insulation, solar panels and […]

Boiler cover typically includes the cost of repairing your boiler when it develops a fault, covering both parts and labour, plus an engineer call-out and often an annual service. It works like an insurance or service plan you pay for monthly or annually, so a breakdown does not land you with a large one-off repair […]

Content in this article What is boiler cover? How much do boiler repairs cost in the UK? What does boiler cover usually include? What boiler cover usually does not include Boiler cover vs paying for repairs as needed Does boiler cover include an annual service? Boiler cover and boiler age limits Is boiler cover the […]