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BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

Ofcom found that more than half of children who game online played sometimes with people they have never met. Photo posed by model

Childline: Gaming companies need to put children's safety at the heart of platfo...

North Northumberland MP David Smith met with Royal Mail.

MP calls on Royal Mail to fix postal delays

Families could cut their annual bills by as much as £300 simply by switching provider

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An initiative which aims to cut the risk of harm and death among drug users by giving them digital devices has secured funding to continue its work

Top-rated student SIM deal for just £2.38 a month with EU roaming

Ofcom is investigating Online Safety Act rule breaches

34 websites investigated for breaching new internet rules

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Millions owed £18m in refunds as telecoms firm pays over rule breach

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Ofcom's collection of new law changes are aimed at keeping children safer online

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TV network find over 'miracle water' claim

TV channel fined £150k for claiming water could 'cure cancer'

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Broadband firm makes price pledge not to raise fees during contract

Good Morning Britain, Love Island, Emmerdale: TV shows with most Ofcom complaint...

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Broadband service coming to Ashington will increase internet speed by 13 times

The BBC has been ordered to work closely with publishers amid concerns over threat to local news.

BBC ordered to work closely with publishers

Editorial chiefs from across local publishers have sent a strong message to the BBC about its expansion

Analysis BBC must abandon the plan to elbow its way into local journalism

Love Island winners Jess and Sammy

Love Island hit with 1,000 Ofcom complaints - here’s why

Ofcom has launched an investigation into BT after a nationwide disruption to emergency call services over the weekend. (Photo by Leon Neal - Pool/Getty Images)

Breaking Investigation launched to look into 999 calls failure by BT

Adjoa Andoh

Ofcom take no action over Adjoa Andoh’s coronation balcony comment

The coronation of King Charles recieved more than 8,000 Ofcom complaints

King Charles coronation receives more than 8,000 Ofcom complaints

Roisin and Joe on Gogglebox.

Breaking Gogglebox hit with Ofcom complaints over star’s Coronation comments

Adjoa Andoh

Bridgerton star’s coronation comments lead to ‘record’ complaints

WhatsApp could disappear off UK phones if the company do not comply with the Online Safety Bill

WhatsApp could disappear from UK phones over privacy concerns

GB News is located within The Point at Paddington, north London

Breaking GB News in breach of Ofcom rules for second time

A new report from Ofcom states millions of UK households are missing out on cheap broadband

Millions across UK missing out on cheap broadband deals
Millions of families across the UK are currently missing out on cheap broadband deals, according to broadcasting regulator Ofcom.
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UK’s most Ofcom complained about TV shows

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Watchdog verdict over BBC Sort Your Life Out rabbit cruelty complaints

GB News Match of the Day episode receives Ofcom complaints

GB News breaches Ofcom rules with Mark Steyn programme

The price of Royal Mail first and second class stamps are to increase

Royal Mail to increase price of first and second class stamps

And and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway returns this weekend

ITV Saturday Night Takeaway get complaints from viewers

MP Matt Hancock has launched TV production company ‘GreenHazel’

Matt Hancock launches TV production company as he pursues media career

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Sam Smith’s BRITs 2023 performance sparks over 100 Ofcom complaints

An aerial view of work machines and diggers at the site of collapsed buildings on February 16, 2023 in Hatay, Turkey

Capital FM: Ofcom complaints over Turkey-Syria earthquake ‘joke’

Cast of Love Island 2022. The reality series was the most popular show in the UK of 2022, followed by Netflix's Stranger Things and Strictly Come Dancing, affirming Britain's love for reality TV

Love Island contestants to close social media accounts for new series

Royal Mail threat to increase first class stamps price to more than £1

There is a wide range of social media platforms in 2022

Third of children have adult social media accounts according to Ofcom

One of Lionheart’s presenters, Thomas, records his 4pm Thursday show during the pandemic.

Community radio station in breach of broadcasting licence

Nearly 1,000 have poor broadband.

Almost 1,000 homes stuck with poor broadband

Sky launches cut-price broadband deal for people on benefits which could save yo...

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BT pauses digital phone rollout but decision 'too late' for some Northumberland ...

It is hoped the initiative will encourage young people to pursue careers in television on shows such as Ackley Bridge.

Channel 4 initiative to help young people pursue television careers
A new Channel 4 initiative will aim to open up the world of television to young people in the North East.
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Affected customers will see their phone and broadband bills go up by an extra £3.50 per month (Photo: Shutterstock)

Four million homes missing out on £144 saving on broadband bills

British households contain more than £20 billion worth of unused technology - in...

Piers Morgan has been cleared by media regulator Ofcom over his controversial comments about Meghan Markle (Getty Images)

Piers Morgan cleared by Ofcom over Meghan Markle comments which sparked 50k comp...

Ofcom will be able to rule on complaints over bias or inaccuracy. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Streaming giants to be regulated in same way as traditional broadcasters under n...

Ofcom will be given powers to block access to sites and issue large fines for the firms that fail to protect users (Shutterstock)

Social media firms could face big fines over abusive content under new laws - wh...

Ben Shephard has co-presented Good Morning Britain since 2014 (ITV)

Ben Shephard is reportedly set to replace Piers Morgan - here's why

The Government has announced the first areas of the UK which will benefit from ultra-fast broadband (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the UK areas due to receive ultra fast broadband first - and when it w...

BT plans to provide high speed internet to 20m UK homes - but will it cost customers more? (Photo: Shutterstock)

BT plans to provide high speed internet to 20m UK homes - but will it cost custo...

Piers Morgan received more than 57,000 complaints over his comments about Meghan Markle (Photo: Shutterstock)

Piers Morgan draws most complaints in Ofcom history after Meghan Markle comments...

Over 41,000 people have complained to Ofcom about Piers Morgan - here's what tha...

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