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.

Npower

Well known company offering electrical and gas supplies. You can calculate the savings you will make with the company, read about the various deals and packages they offer, apply online and even take part in a game of virtual cricket.

SWALEC

If you are looking for an electricity and gas provider, this company offer both. You can browse through the services on offer, check the prices, calculate the savings you could make, read about the loyalty schemes and apply for the products online.

NTL

Telecommunications company offering a wide range of services throughout the UK. The site features a lot of useful information, including services offered, interesting articles, special offers and full contact details for further information.

Phoenix NaturaL Gas

Providers of natural gas in Ireland. There really is loads of information on this well presented site about the benefits of natural gas and how to get connected. You can also search to find out if it available in your street.

Thames Water

Slick site from water suppliers in the South. Have your bill explained, pay your bill and send meter reading online. There's also all the information you may want and full contact details.

Amerada

Gas and electricity at your fingertips. Manage your account online, find information to help get the right tariff for you plus you can apply online. The ste looks great and is simple to use.

BT

Major telecommunications provider offering all types of residential and commercial services. Tons of information can be found on the site, including call rates, installation information, services offered and if you’re an existing customer you can check you bill, changes your details and much more.

Bristol Water

A really constructive and valuable site from the water suppliers in the Bristol area. You can pay your bills online plus they provide an array of information on topics ranging from conservation to fishing reports plus you can find contact details.

Anglia Water

This is a site that looks slick and has literally tonnes of information on everything from saving water to getting the best lawn on your street. Unfortunately you cannot pay or check accounts online. Still, there's plenty to digest.

Severn Trent Water

A slick and very functional site from these water suppliers. There are loads of interactive features including facilities to change your address, pay bills, find out about places to go and there's even a learning zone for kids.

TXU Energi

This electricity and gas provider currently provide 5 million customers with their services. You can find out about the products they provide, read through the prices, calculate the savings you can make, pay your bills online and see information about the company.

East Suffolk Water

This is a versatile site from these water suppliers. They provide the option to pay your bills online or you can view the wide assortment of information with a large section dedicated to the recreational facilities provided by the water company.

British Gas

A really well designed and easy to use site from a market leader offering gas and electricity supplies. You can find details of their various services online, including prices, services, information, articles, guides and so much more.

Scottish Power

A really interactive site is provided by these suppliers of gas, electricity and telecoms. You can use the interactive calculators, find energy efficiency tips and what to do in an emergency, apply online plus pay your bills and even find out what goods they have in their stores.

Portsmouth Water

Suppliers of water in the Portsmouth area. The site is easy to navigate and provides a wealth of information on services, methods of payment, charges and issues such as water efficiency and purity. No online payment method but contact details are supplied.

Yorkshire Electricity

Gas and electricity suppliers provide a neat and well presented site with a host of features. There's cost calculators, online applications and bill payment and plenty of info plus you can let them know you've moved via the website.

SWALEC

Gas and electricity suppliers for South Wales. The site looks great and has plenty of information regarding offers, services and ways to pay. Unfortunately you can't pay online or manage your account although e-mail enquiry form are provided.

Mid Kent Water

Mainly a corporate site for those interested in the company supplying water in Kent. There are statistics on users and information on resources and water efficiency. You can download a schedule of charges or simply contact them with your enquiries.

North West Water

These water suppliers provide an attractive but functional website with all the features you'd expect. You can pay bills online, find out how to report leaks and save water and chew over the various services offered to your home.

East Midlands Elecricity

This is mainly an information site. They link to the PowerGen site for prices and online quotes but they do provide some tips on what to do in the event of emergency if you smell gas of your supply is cut.

EPC South

Specialists in providing Energy Performance Certificates, EPC's to solicitors, estate agents, local authorities, letting agents, housing associations, registered social landlords and private individuals. Contact information is offered if you wish to discuss their services and costs, with full HIPs starting from £245.00 plus VAT also offered.

Inspect your Energy

Based in Manchester local providers of HIPs and EPCs direct to home sellers and property professionals. Information about the packs, tips on how to save energy, and some downloadable documents and links that you may find helpful are provided, along with contact options.

Bournemouth & West Hampshire Water

There is some great information on this site from water suppliers in Bournemouth & Hampshire. Find area supply maps, tips on water use and info concerning water quality and customer service. Unfortunately there is no facility to manage accounts or apply online.

Southern Water

This is an information site for water suppliers in the south. They will tell you all about service levels, charters and other water related issues and you can contact them through the details online. No provision for bill payment is made.

Northumberland Water

A corporate looking but valuable site from water suppliers in the North. Change your address online or pay your water bill online. There's also lots of info on recreation and leisure plus tips on water efficiency.

Wessex Water

News, education, environment and other water issues are subject to comment from these southern water suppliers. Plus you can now pay bills online via this easy to use website.

South West Water

A fairly bland looking site from, surprisingly, suppliers of water in the South West. There's plenty of info to peruse on a variety of water and leisure facilities but no online payment facilities. Contact via the phone for further enquiries.