Compare the Best UK Deals

Data last updated: 22 October 2026

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Deal of the Month — SIM-Only
Talkmobile
20GB of 5G data
1-month rolling · Unlimited mins & texts
£5.95 per month
  • No annual price rise
  • Free EU roaming included
  • Uses Vodafone's network
Vodafone network Get Deal
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Deal of the Month — Handset
iPhone 16
O2
100GB of 5G data
24-month contract · Unlimited mins & texts
£34.99 per month
Upfront cost: £29
  • Free next-day delivery
  • Trade-in available
  • Apple TV+ for 3 months included
O2 Network Get Deal

Mobile Deals Help & Advice

SIM-Only vs Handset Contracts

SIM-Only: Lower monthly cost, flexible 1-month rolling options, no credit check on many plans. Best if you already have a phone you're happy with.

Handset Deals: Includes the phone in the monthly price, spread over 12–24 months. Higher monthly cost but you get the latest device.

How to Switch & Keep Your Number

  1. Text PAC to 65075 — code valid 30 days
  2. Give the PAC to your new provider during sign-up
  3. Port completes next working day if submitted before 5pm

Broadband Deals

Compare the best home internet deals — last updated 22 October 2026

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Deal of the Month — Broadband
Virgin Media
1Gbps Full Fibre
24-month contract · Average speed 1,130Mbps
£29.99 per month
  • £0 setup fee (save £35)
  • Includes WiFi Hub
  • Unlimited usage
Full Fibre Get Deal
BT Broadband
100Mbps Full Fibre
24-month contract · Unlimited usage
£24.99per month
  • Free setup
  • Stay Fast guarantee
  • Includes Smart Hub 2
Full Fibre Get Deal
Sky Broadband
50Mbps Superfast
18-month contract · Unlimited usage
£28.00per month
  • WiFi guarantee
  • Includes Sky Hub
  • Speed satisfaction promise
Superfast Get Deal
TalkTalk
150Mbps Full Fibre
18-month contract · Unlimited usage
£22.95per month
  • Exclusive deal
  • Price lock guarantee
  • Free setup
Best Value Get Deal

Broadband Help & Advice

Full Fibre vs Superfast

Superfast (FTTC): Uses existing phone lines. 30–80Mbps. Widely available, lower cost.

Full Fibre (FTTP): New cables directly to your home. 100–1000Mbps. Future-proof, reliable, fewer dropouts.

What speed do I need?

  • 1–2 people browsing: 30–50Mbps
  • Family streaming & gaming: 100–300Mbps
  • Large household / multiple 4K streams: 500–1000Mbps

Energy Tariffs

Compare gas and electricity plans — last updated 22 October 2026

Best Gas Tariff
Octopus Energy
Fixed Rate Gas
12-month fixed · Direct Debit discount included
£78.50 avg/month
Est. annual cost: £942
  • Price protected until 2027
  • No exit fees
  • Smart meter compatible
Fixed Rate Get Quote
E.ON
Fixed Gas Saver
12-month fixed · Paperless billing discount
£82.10avg/month
Est. annual: £985
  • Price cap protection
  • Smart meter support
  • £50 switching credit
Fixed Rate Get Quote
British Gas
Standard Variable Gas
No fixed term · Cancel anytime
£92.40avg/month
Est. annual: £1,109
  • Flexible — no lock-in
  • HomeCare protection available
  • 24/7 online account
Variable Get Quote
Best Electricity Tariff
Octopus Energy
Agile Octopus (Green)
Variable · 100% renewable electricity
£52.30 avg/month
Est. annual cost: £628
  • 100% renewable electricity
  • Cheaper rates overnight
  • No exit fees
Green Plan Get Quote
Ovo Energy
Fixed Electricity
12-month fixed · Direct Debit discount
£58.40avg/month
Est. annual: £701
  • Price protection until 2027
  • Up to 40% renewable
  • £30 switching credit
Fixed Rate Get Quote
E.ON
Future Energy Green
Variable · 100% renewable
£55.20avg/month
Est. annual: £662
  • Exclusive green tariff
  • No exit fees
  • Smart meter included
Eco Friendly Get Quote

Energy Help & Advice

Fixed vs Variable Tariffs

Fixed Rate: Price per unit locked for 12–24 months. Protects against price rises. Exit fees may apply if you leave early.

Variable: Price can change when supplier or Ofgem adjust rates. No fixed end date — switch anytime without penalty.

How to Switch Energy Supplier

  1. Have your current bill handy — need your postcode & MPAN/MPRN
  2. Select your new plan — switch takes 2–3 weeks
  3. Final meter reading sent to old supplier
  4. Direct Debit transfers over — no disruption to supply

Car Insurance Quotes

Compare quotes from top UK insurers — last updated 22 October 2026

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Top Rated Insurer
Admiral
Fully Comprehensive Cover
5-star rated · Includes multi-car & black box options
£38.50 per month
From £462 per year
  • Unlimited windscreen cover
  • £250 excess protection optional
  • Legal expenses included
  • 9.2/10 customer rating
5-Star Rated Get Quote
Direct Line
Fully Comprehensive
Repair guarantee for life of car
£42.00per month
From £504 per year
  • New car replacement if under 1yr old
  • Personal accident cover up to £5k
  • Breakdown cover option available
Comprehensive Get Quote
Aviva
Fully Comprehensive
Defaqto 5 Star rated policy
£35.90per month
From £431 per year
  • Exclusive CompareDirect rate
  • Personal belongings up to £200
  • Driving other cars included
Best Value Get Quote
LV=
Fully Comprehensive
Defaqto 5 Star rated
£39.25per month
From £471 per year
  • Approved repair network
  • No claims bonus protection available
  • 24/7 UK helpline
High Rated Get Quote

Car Insurance Help & Advice

Levels of Cover Explained

Fully Comprehensive: Covers damage to your car AND others'. Fire, theft, accidental damage — widest protection.

Third Party Fire & Theft: Covers damage to others, plus your car if stolen or burnt — not accidental damage to your vehicle.

Third Party Only: Only damage/injury to others — cheapest but least protection.

How to Lower Your Premium

  • Build up No Claims Bonus — save up to 75%
  • Higher voluntary excess = lower premium
  • Pay annually — interest saved vs monthly instalments
  • Security: alarm, immobiliser, off-street parking
  • Telematics/black box for younger drivers
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