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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

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Portsmouth named one of the best cities to be your own boss in 2026

Portsmouth named one of the best cities to be your own boss in 2026

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

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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

Even with new legal safeguards, parents have a role to play in keeping children safe online

1 in 10 kids have seen adult content online – safety talks at any age

New NSPCC research has found that even the most popular social media platforms are failing girls at every stage, making them vulnerable to grooming, abuse, and harassment.

Social media platforms failing to protect girls from harm at every stage: NSPCC

There are ways parents can help their children be safer and more aware on social media

5 ways parents can help kids be social media safe, from a psychologist

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

How Ofcom’s new online safety changes will protect your child

TV network find over 'miracle water' claim

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

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Regulators have fined BT £17.5m for failing to respond to the "catastrophic failure" of its emergency call system in June 2023 that lasted 10-and-a-half hours and affected 14,000 emergency calls from 12,392 people.

BT fined millions after "catastrophic failure" to respond to calls

Gosport resident campaigns to get "eyesore" telegraph pole removed

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

BBC ordered to work closely with publishers

The Hayling Island post box turned gold last week amidst a campaign to get it re-commissioned

"untrue and spurious" Councillor unhappy with Royal Mail

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

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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

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

Amanda Holden dons sheer dress on BGT as she continues to risk Ofcom complaints. (Photo Credit: Instagram/noholdenback)

Amanda Holden dons sheer dress as she continues to risk complaints
Amanda Holden has received numerous Ofcom complaints in the past for her racy BGT wardrobe
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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

Amanda Holden (L) and her daughter Alexa pose on the red carpet upon arrival at The 2022 Fashion Awards in London on December 5, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Amanda Holden confiscates teen daughter’s skimpy outfits

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

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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

Amanda Holden has said she ‘doesn’t want’ Ofcom complaints over her BGT outfits this year

Amanda Holden ‘doesn’t want’ Ofcom complaints over BGT outfits

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

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: EDITORIAL USE ONLY: Sam Smith performs on stage during The BRIT Awards 2023 at The O2 Arena on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

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

TV ad breaks could become longer and more frequent due to an Ofcom rule shake-up.

Will TV ad breaks become longer and more frequent?

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

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...

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Law will change to make switching broadband suppliers easier

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Piers Morgan speaks to reporters outside his home in Kensington, central London, the morning after it was announced by broadcaster ITV that he was leaving as a host of Good Morning Britain. Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

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