UK household bills

Prepayment meter problems

Prepayment meter problems

UkFixGuide Team
January 7, 2026

Prepayment meters can fail to register top-ups, drain credit quickly, or cut off supply without warning. This explains common UK causes, practical checks, and when to escalate with evidence.

Standing charges explained (UK)

Standing charges explained (UK)

UkFixGuide Team
December 21, 2025

Standing charges are daily fees added to UK energy bills even when little or no energy is used. This explains why totals jump and how to check, challenge, and fix common billing issues.

Council tax bill wrong after moving

Council tax bill wrong after moving

UkFixGuide Team
December 19, 2025

A wrong council tax bill after moving is usually down to mismatched move dates, duplicate accounts, or missing discounts. Use a short evidence pack to get a revised bill before recovery action starts.

Council tax exemption refused

Council tax exemption refused

UkFixGuide Team
December 19, 2025

A council tax exemption refusal often comes down to the wrong category, missing date-matched evidence, or an occupancy misunderstanding. These steps help stabilise the account and get a proper reconsideration.