Streamline and save a tidy sum

With bills about to rise again and the UK still facing a cost-of-living crisis, now is a good time to check out some simple ways to save money on broadband, phones and TV

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SWITCH YOUR BROADBAND

Most broadband bills are expected to rise next month, with some customers facing a £4 hike.

If you've had an email saying things are going up, now could be a good time to jump ship.

There are plenty of deals to be bagged with Sky, Virgin and EE all offering rapid speeds for under £28 per month.

It's also worth checking out so-called altnets. These are smaller, more local suppliers that often offer faster speeds at much lower prices. Names to watch out for include Community Fibre, Toob, Hyperoptic and CityFibre.

Don't forget that all Universal Credit claimants can access discounted “social tariff” broadband plans which can be as low as £12 per month.

TURN OFF YOUR TV PLAN