uSwitch

Whether you are moving house or simply want to save money, it is worthwhile running the uSwitch utilities cost comparison calculator. Covering both gas and electricity, the system shows you how much your current usage will cost across the full range of available suppliers. A simple service, but a highly useful one.

PowerGen

This really is a quality site from the home and business suppliers of gas, electricity and telephone services. You can view prices, use the cost calculators, get quotes and even send meter reading and pay your bills online from one place. The site looks great, is intuitive to use and you'll get up to œ50 if you apply online.

OneTel

OneTel have a range of telecomms packages that include broadband and narrowband internet access, as well as mobile and home landline telephone packages.

eEnergy

eEnergy can give you an instant quote on gas and electricity supplies for both the home and business user. You can calculate your savings on-line by filling in the simple on-line questionnaire. Claims you can get up to 22% off and up to £350 cashback.

TV Licensing

Moving house? Your TV Licence must be transferred to your new address, so that you will still be registered as licensed. It's easy: visit www.tvlicensing.co.uk/moving

UK Power

An independent price comparison service for gas, electricity or dual fuel provision. The site allows home or business users to check out potential savings and switch online if there is a cheaper provider.

Scottish and Southern Energy PLC

Switch your gas supply to Scottish and Southern Energy to take advantage of some great offers. You can get air miles on your energy bills, earn Argos Premier Points or generate cash for a worthy charity.

OFWAT

This is the site of the official regulator of the water supply industry. Their main aim is to ensure water and sewerage companies in England and Wales give you a good-quality, efficient service at a fair price. You can find information on how to make a complaint, read through previous cases, study hundreds of articles and find out what to do if you need help.

NPower

Top site from these national energy suppliers. Use the calculator to see if you can save money, set up an account online and even send in meter reading over the net. Looks great and has some nice touches plus there's tonnes of information.

Buy.co.uk

A real gem here. Enter your details and your current supplier of water, gas and electricity and these guys will search all the suppliers to find you the best deal. The site is well presented and simple to use plus they have links to recommended shopping sites.

British Telecom

This is a truly comprehensive website as you would expect. You can do everything for organising a phone and paying your bills to connecting to the internet or reporting faults. If its telecoms, you can probably find out about it and order it here.

Save Energy

A Government backed initiative run by the Energy Saving Trust aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of energy efficient products and services that will save you money, energy and help the environment. The Energy Saving Trust works in partnership with organisations and businesses. Plenty of useful info and products to be found here.

OFTEL

This is the site of the official regulator of the telecommunications industry. Their main aim is to make sure you receive the best quality, choice and value for money for all your telephone services. You can find information of how to make a complaint, read through previous cases, study hundreds of articles and find out what to do if you need help.

KURA

If you don't like legwork but want to find cheaper gas and electricity then try here. Simply input your current details and they will find you the best deals and take care of the change for you. Find info on the service and contact details.

Royal Mail

Plenty of information and literally hoards of products as you'd expect from this national institution. They also provide help with changing address and moving home or business. Plenty here anyway.

OFGEM

This is the site of the official regulator of the electricity and gas industry. Their main aim is to bring choice and value to all gas and electricity customers by promoting competition and regulating monopolies. You can find information of how to make a complaint, read through previous cases, study hundreds of articles and find out what to do if you need help.

British Gas

This is a superb site. It looks great is easy to use and even has a specialist section for moving house. They provide not only gas but electricity as well. You can sign up online, advise of a move or simply view the wide range of information available.

E Bulb Shop

Funky and colourful site from a company who encourage the purchase of energy saving light bulbs by automatically suggesting a more energy efficient bulb at order time. Every kind of light bulb you can imagine can be found, all of which can be purchased online and very low prices.

ihavemoved.com

A really useful and colourful site which will tell all your utility providers and other organisations of your new address. Easy to use plus you can send postcards and movies telling friends you have moved.

Powergen

National company, primarily providing electricity, but also providing gas and telecommunications. The site features a lot of information about the services provided, gives the ability to apply online, details concerning prices and if you’re an existing customer, you can pay your bills.

Cable & Wireless

Award winning telecommunications provider offering its services throughout the UK. There is a decent amount of information available, mainly featuring details about the company, services they offer, contact addresses and much more.

The Power Switch

A very useful site if you are looking for cheaper gas or electricity. Simply select the first letters of your postcode, then choose your annual usage and you will then be presented with a list of suppliers in your area and the prices they charge.

Seeboard

A nice looking site providing gas and electricity supplies. You can view prices, apply online and send meter readings. They also offer a loyalty card for their users which could save you money. Also plenty of comments and company blurb.

Sutton & East Surrey Water

An attractive site for suppliers of water to places their name suggests. They have plumbed to make the site as interactive and functional as possible with facilities to e-bill, check bills and use the online customer services as well as providing plenty of info.

London Electricity

A slick site from these nationwide suppliers of gas and electricity. Get a quote online or simply read the excellent information. Have you bill explained or send in your meter reading over the net plus plenty of safety and energy saving tips.