Blog Archive
Below is an archive featuring all our blogs in descending order of release. To see our most recent blogs and blog categories, please use our main Blog page.
Vodafone To Switch Off 3G Network by 2023
After 17 years, Vodafone calls time on the 3G network. Vodafone has announced that it will retire its 3G legacy network in 2023 in a bid to improve its existing 4G and 5G networks across the UK. The announcement comes 17 years after the original 3G network was installed, providing
Everything You Need To Know About PCI Compliance
What is PCI Compliance? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), introduced in 2006, is a set of requirements that ensure that all companies that process, store, and transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. Each year businesses across the UK are sent the PCI DSS
What are Business Utilities?
Utility Bills With the current energy crisis in full swing understanding your utilities is paramount to stay on top of your bills. Indeed, understanding your utility bills will help you track your outgoings and may help you see if you’re paying too much. What are Utilities? Utilities are the basic
What You Need To Know About Commercial Water Deregulation
What is water deregulation? In 2017, the UK government created the largest competitive water market in the world, with over 1.2 million business customers free to choose their water supplier for the first time. A deregulated water market can help deliver lower bills by letting business openers shop around for their
Business Waste: Everything You Need To Know
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, the streets are busy, shops are bustling, and business is booming. One of the biggest challenges many businesses will face this Christmas comes at the end of each day when you’re faced with the task of dealing with your waste. Waste management
The ISDN Switch-Off – What You Need To Know
In 2015, BT announced that they would be turning off their PSTN (Public Switch Telephone Network) and ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) by 2025. What are PSTN and ISDN Networks? PSTN is the original analogue network. Data and voice travel over copper wires which assists analogue voice services and broadband. The
The Top 10 Talking Points of COP26
COP26 finished last week, which brought the end of the two-week negotiation about what needs to be achieved to reverse climate change. We have compiled the top 10 talking points from the conference, paired with advice about what you can do to contribute towards reversing climate change. 1. The
Crisis for UK Energy Customers as CNG Energy Goes Bust
CNG Energy Ltd announced yesterday that it would no longer be trading. The news comes amidst a global energy crisis that has seen more than 15 other UK energy suppliers go bust due to the dramatic rise in wholesale energy prices since September. The collapse of CNG will affect around
COP26 – What Businesses Can Do To Help Reverse Climate Change
From the 31st of October to the 12th of November 2021, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will be held in Glasgow. COP26 will involve up to 25,000 people, including world leaders, journalists, and climate scientists meeting to discuss how to achieve the goals set out
5 Energy Saving Tips for Businesses
On the 31st of October, leaders worldwide will converge in Glasgow for the UN Climate Change Conference to accelerate action towards the Paris Agreement. With this, the race to Net Zero has begun. Here at Reduce My Costs, we are committed to helping you save money and the environment. So,
Resolving Incorrect Energy Billing for a Customer
One of our customers got in touch with our customer care team after spotting something that didn’t look quite right on their energy bills…
10 Smart Waste Management Tips to Help Your Business Save Money
Effective waste management isn’t just about reducing what you throw away — it’s about organising, monitoring, and disposing of waste responsibly. Poor waste handling can lead to unnecessary costs, overweight bin charges, and even compliance fines.Whether you’re a small business or a large organisation, taking a smarter approach can make
British Gas Has Taken Over Tomato Energy Customers: What You Need to Know
Tomato Energy Has Stopped Trading Tomato Energy has officially ceased trading, and all customers have now been transferred to British Gas through Ofgem’s Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) process. This ensures that households and businesses remain protected when an energy supplier collapses, with no interruption to their gas or electricity
How to Prepare Your POS for Christmas
The festive season can be make-or-break for many small businesses. Shops, cafés, salons, pubs – they all get busier, and customers expect quick, reliable service. That means your point-of-sale (POS) system, whether that be a card machine or an EPOS system, needs to be ready for the rush. A little
Baking A Difference: Wear It Pink For Breast Cancer Now 2025
October at Reduce My Costs is always special. Each year, our team proudly takes part in Wear It Pink to raise awareness and vital funds for Breast Cancer Now. This year was no exception — and what a day it turned out to be! Why Breast Cancer Awareness Matters Breast
Tomato Energy Has Gone Into Administration — Here’s What You Need to Know
Tomato Energy has gone into administration. The company can’t continue trading as normal, and its future as a licensed energy supplier is effectively over. For residential and commercial customers, that means change is coming. The good news is that Ofgem has systems in place to make sure no one loses
Autumn Budget: What SMEs Should Be Thinking About
The Autumn Budget is just around the corner, and while no one knows exactly what the Chancellor has up their sleeve, it’s a good time for small and medium-sized businesses to take stock. Budgets can bring changes to taxes, employment rules, or even energy costs – and being prepared now
Net Zero By 2050: Can The UK Reach 100% Clean Energy?
The UK has long set its sights on leading the world in clean energy. With a legally binding commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the transition away from fossil fuels has become a cornerstone of policy, investment, and public support. But with growing energy demands and rising
Why Your Energy Bills Are Going Up: The Network Charge Explained
Thought energy prices were finally starting to settle? Many UK businesses breathed a sigh of relief when Ofgem announced the energy price cap would fall this summer. But there’s more to your bill than just the wholesale cost of electricity or gas. From 2026, the network charges (the fees for
Guiding a Customer Through a Supplier Billing Dispute
A valued customer of ours got in touch to inform us of a billing issue dispute with their previous supplier. See how we helped them…
