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The NHS is doing mental health appointments over video. Millions can’t reliably join them.

The NHS now delivers mental health treatment over video as standard. Remote sessions are a permanent fixture of how care gets done, not...

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Openreach Steps in as Broadband Rivals Abandon Rural Coverage Plans

Thousands of rural homes in North Shropshire and West Herefordshire will finally get superfast broadband after Openreach agreed to complete projects abandoned by...

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Ofcom Opens Door to Major Wi-Fi Expansion in High-Density Areas Across UK

Millions of households in Britain’s busiest urban centres could soon experience dramatically faster Wi-Fi speeds after Ofcom launched a crucial consultation on sharing...

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Starlink Slashes UK Broadband Prices with Limited-Time Discount for New Customers

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband service has dropped monthly prices by £10 across its UK residential plans, but only for new customers who sign...

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Virgin Media Unlocks Premium 4K Content for Easter Holiday Boost

Virgin Media customers with TV packages will gain free access to premium Ultra High Definition channels throughout the Easter holidays, as the broadband...

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UK Breaks Through 90% Barrier for Gigabit Internet Coverage Amid Nationwide Fibre Push

Britain has crossed a critical digital infrastructure threshold, with gigabit broadband now reaching 90.04% of premises across the country as of 25th February...

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Giffgaff Locks in Broadband Prices with New Two-Year Fixed Contracts

Mobile network operator Giffgaff has launched 24-month broadband contracts promising customers complete protection from price increases for the entire term, marking a significant...

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Virgin Media O2 reaches one million digitally excluded Britons through landmark inclusion programme

Sarah Mitchell never imagined she’d be ordering groceries online at 73 years old. The Blackpool pensioner was among thousands who struggled to access...