Home & energy
Smart meters, extra support from energy and water companies and the rules on home insurance renewals: how they work and what to check.
Home & energy
What changes when a smart meter is fitted, and what stays exactly the same
A smart meter sends readings by itself and comes with a small display. It does not change your tariff, lower your bill on its own or stop you switching supplier. Here is what to expect on the day and afterwards.
Home & energy
The free register that tells your energy and water companies you may need extra help
The Priority Services Register is a list kept by suppliers, network operators and water companies. Joining can mean notice of planned power cuts, a password for callers and bills in a format you can read.
Home & energy
Why a home insurance renewal can no longer cost more than a new customer pays
Since January 2022 an insurer may not quote you more at renewal than it would quote a new customer for the same cover through the same channel. That rule does not stop prices rising, so the renewal notice is still worth reading closely.
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