The Autumn Budget 2026 is on 28 October. We’ve prepared a guide pre the budget, explaining how it works, what’s already confirmed for housing, what’s still a rumour, and what it could mean for buying, renting and running your home.
A blocked toilet is unpleasant, but you can usually fix it yourself. Follow our eight simple steps, from plunging to using an auger, and find out when to call a plumber.
Light affects how alert or relaxed we feel. We explain how different bulbs affect your mood, focus and sleep, and how to choose the right lighting for each room.
Your excess is what you pay towards any claim. We explain how home insurance excess works, the difference between voluntary and compulsory excess and how to choose the right amount.
Recent claims usually push up your home insurance premium. We explain how much prices rise after a claim, whether you must declare past claims and how insurers check your history.
A loft conversion adds space and value, but it also changes your home insurance. We explain how conversions affect your cover and mortgage and the regulations you need to follow.
When a neighbour damages your property, it can be hard to agree who pays. We explain whether home insurance covers it, how to resolve disputes and the precautions you can take.
Like car insurance, home insurance can reward you for not claiming. We explain how no-claims discounts work, how much you could save and how to protect yours.
Home insurance costs in the UK have risen sharply, driven by severe weather and the rising cost of repairs. We look at the key figures and what it means for household budgets.
We compare the top 10 UK contents-only home insurance providers for 2024 by Google rating, Defaqto rating, key features and what customers say.
We compare the top 10 UK buildings-only home insurance providers for 2024 by Google rating, Defaqto rating and customer satisfaction.
Looking for a home insurer you can rely on? We compare the highest-rated UK home insurance providers side by side.
