UK landline switch-off: 12 postcodes next on list
The first UK landline exchange has been switched off as part of the national digital upgrade. Discover the 12 postcodes next in line and what this fibre transition means for you.
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Reeves summons telecoms bosses over price rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves demands telecoms firms protect consumers from unexpected mid-contract price increases. Find out how this affects your mobile and broadband bills.
Optus Outage Blocks 14,000 Emergency Calls
A major Optus telecoms outage has prevented over 14,000 people from accessing emergency services. Learn the causes and implications of this critical failure.
Energy bills to rise 0.2% from January
Ofgem announces a 0.2% increase to the energy price cap from January 1, adding around £3.36 annually to the average household bill. Discover what this means for you.
Verizon lays off over 13,000 employees
Verizon announces over 13,000 job cuts and store conversions as new CEO Dan Schulman reorients the telecom giant towards customer focus. Discover the full story.
Landline Renaissance: How Phone Culture Changed
As landlines make a comeback, explore how phone communication has evolved from family affairs to private smartphone conversations. Discover the social shift in British households.
TalkTalk announces £4 monthly price rise for new customers
TalkTalk increases prices for new and re-contracting customers by £4 monthly from April 2026. Discover how this compares to other providers and what it means for your bills.
Verizon to cut 15,000 jobs in major restructuring
Verizon announces its largest-ever layoffs, cutting 15,000 jobs and converting corporate stores to franchises. New CEO Dan Schulman aims for a 'leaner, scrappier' business. Read more.
Verizon to cut 15,000 jobs in historic layoffs
Verizon announces its biggest-ever job cuts, slashing 15,000 roles as customer losses mount and price hikes backfire. Discover the full story behind the telecom giant's crisis.
30,000 Australian vocational qualifications cancelled
At least 30,000 graduates lose qualifications as Australian regulator cracks down on dodgy vocational training providers. Learn how to protect yourself from education scams.
Starmer apologises for donor's football watchdog role
PM Keir Starmer expresses regret for approving David Kogan, a past donor, as head of the new football regulator. Read the full details of the ministerial standards breach.
Starmer expresses regret over football watchdog appointment
PM Keir Starmer apologises for an 'unfortunate error' in signing off on a Labour donor's appointment to a football regulator role. Read the full details and the ethics adviser's response.
Sleaze Watchdog Rebukes Starmer Over Football Regulator
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a formal rebuke for involvement in a controversial football regulator appointment, despite a prior recusal agreement. Discover the details of this political scandal.
Starmer admits error over football regulator role
PM Keir Starmer expresses 'sincere regret' after confirming support for football regulator chair, despite recusal. Read the full details on the ethics breach.
Minister slams Ofcom over Online Safety Act delays
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall launches a blistering attack on media watchdog Ofcom for sluggish implementation of the Online Safety Act, leaving families unprotected from harmful content.
Football's New Era: Independent Regulator Approved
Labour pushes forward with landmark legislation to establish football's first independent regulator, aiming to protect clubs from financial collapse and give fans greater voice in the beautiful game.
Nandy apologises to Starmer over football regulator criticism
Cabinet minister Lisa Nandy has issued a public apology to Prime Minister Keir Starmer after openly criticising the government's proposed football governance code, creating an embarrassing rift within Labour's top ranks.
Nandy accused of breaching code over football regulator
Lisa Nandy faces parliamentary scrutiny after meeting football authorities without declaring it, raising questions about transparency in the independent regulator process.
Nandy accused of breaking rules in football regulator appointment
Cabinet minister Lisa Nandy faces fresh controversy after selecting Labour donor Alex Thomas as chair of English football's new independent regulator, raising questions about political influence in sports governance.
UK Mobile Price Hikes: Major Providers Increase Bills
Millions of UK mobile and broadband customers face price increases of up to 8.8% as major providers implement annual mid-contract hikes this spring. Discover which companies are raising costs and how to potentially avoid the increases.
BT to cut 55,000 jobs by 2030 in major restructuring
BT Group reveals plans to slash up to 55,000 positions by 2030, including 10,000 roles replaced by AI and automation technologies, as part of its ongoing digital transformation strategy.
BT to cut 55,000 jobs in AI-driven workforce overhaul
Telecoms giant BT reveals plans to slash 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade as artificial intelligence and automation reshape the workforce. The restructuring will reduce BT's total workforce from 130,000 to between 75,000 and 90,000 employees.
Ballarat Grammar halts new boarders over safety concerns
Exclusive: Victoria's Education Regulator intervenes as prestigious Ballarat Grammar School faces multiple child safety concerns, suspending new boarding placements immediately.
O2 Price Hike: Martin Lewis's Urgent Warning
Consumer champion Martin Lewis urges O2 customers to check contracts as mid-contract price rises of up to 17.3% hit millions this April. Discover your rights and escape routes.
Worst UK Broadband & Mobile Providers Revealed in Ofcom Data
New Ofcom data reveals which UK telecom giants are drowning in customer complaints as broadband and mobile services fail to meet expectations. Discover the worst offenders and how they compare.
EE faces Ofcom investigation over service complaints
UK telecoms giant EE under scrutiny as regulator Ofcom launches investigation into customer complaints about broadband, landline and TV services.
EE Named Worst UK Broadband Provider in Ofcom Report
Shocking Ofcom data reveals EE is Britain's most complained-about broadband provider as customers face endless connection woes and poor service.
Vodafone has most mobile customer complaints - Ofcom
Ofcom reveals Vodafone received the most customer grievances among major mobile providers, while Tesco Mobile emerges as least complained-about operator.
O2 confirms 8.8% price hike for mobile customers
O2 announces significant price rises for millions of UK mobile customers, with bills set to increase by up to 8.8% this April. Find out how this affects you and what your rights are.
195,000 households get energy debts wiped clean
Major energy debt relief announced as regulator clears £25 million in outstanding bills for vulnerable households across Great Britain. Find out if you're eligible for this financial lifeline.
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