What is a half-hourly meter, and does your business need one?
Market-wide half-hourly settlement is changing how electricity is billed for many UK businesses. Here's what it means and who it affects first.
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When should you start comparing your business gas contract?
Leaving a gas renewal too late is one of the most common reasons businesses end up on an out-of-contract rate. Here's the timeline to work to.
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Business water switching: what actually changes and what doesn't
Since deregulation, most UK businesses can choose their water retailer. We break down what a switch changes — and what stays exactly the same.
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What a new electricity meter is actually for
A new supply and a meter change are specified from the load. Here is how half-hourly, smart and ordinary meters differ before anyone books the install.
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What next-day settlement means on a card machine
The headline rate is only one line. Settlement, the terminal and the contract length decide whether takings sit in your account or stay held.
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A plain-English guide to business energy standing charges
Standing charges make up a growing share of the average commercial energy bill. Here's what they cover and why they vary between suppliers.
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