News
Ofcom reveals which UK broadband providers attracted the most complaints
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (264+ words) EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone were Britain's most complained about broadband providers, according to latest Ofcom figures. The watchdog said its latest data, covering the quarter from July to September last year, showed the total number of complaints from consumers was…...
The upstart social media start-up that rewards real content with real money
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (451+ words) As a nation, we stare at our phones " mostly social media " for three hours and 21 minutes per day, on average; a significant investment. And what do we get in return? Depleted attention spans, the exploitation of our personal data, a…...
Government launches UK radio review as digital listening hits almost 75%
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (628+ words) The Government has launched a review of the UK radio and audio industry which will consider the future of analogue services such as the FM radio signal. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has said the way people…...
The best bars in London for Valentine's Day
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (197+ words) From Jane Eyre to Bridget Jones and now Wuthering Heights, the trials and tribulations of dating are well documented. The dating world is not, however, "a minefield. With minefields, there's always a slim chance you'll come out unscathed. Still, the…...
If you message me using ChatGPT, don't expect me to respond — ever
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (487+ words) Do you have smart friends? I'd like to think that I do. They work in a range of professions, some traditional (teacher, doctor), some creative (music agent, graphic designer) and some that I will never truly understand, so I just…...
Broadband and mobile firms pledge to stop unexpected bill increases
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (742+ words) Providers will also make it easier for vulnerable consumers to access social tariffs, which Ofcom has previously estimated could save eligible households up to "220 a year. Firms will proactively signpost social tariffs to eligible customers and offer customers facing financial…...
Apple and Google agree changes to make app stores and platforms ‘fairer’
1+ week, 2+ day ago (523+ words) Apple and Google have committed to make their platforms and app stores fairer with a package of changes aimed at addressing their dominance in the mobile market. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) warned last year that the technology giants…...
TV licence fee to increase to £180 a year from April
1+ week, 5+ day ago (838+ words) The TV licence fee is to increase from "174.50 to "180 per year from April 1, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has said. The DCMS said the "5.50 increase in the fee, which is the predominant method of funding for the…...
Ban phones in schools to protect children from online dangers, parents urge
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (599+ words) Scotland's Education Secretary must urgently ban phones in schools to protect children from online dangers such as viewing beheading videos, parents have urged. The Smartphone Free Childhood (SFC) group is meeting Jenny Gilruth at Holyrood on Thursday to press for…...
BT broadband customer losses slow as competition eases
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (553+ words) Telecoms giant BT has slowed customer losses as it sees competition in the broadband market stabilise. The group revealed it shed 210,000 broadband customers in the last three months of 2025, which was less than feared in the market, with analysts having…...