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If you haven't designated a 'safe space' the delivery person may decide 'over the fence' is fine

The problem with package deliveries

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

Under the Online Safety Act, sites that host pornographic material must use age checks

Young Scots 'regularly see porn, suicide and self-harm content' online

Scottish broadband users have been urged to support a petition for fairer pricing

Scots warned over £48 broadband bill increases

The BBC’s hit show The Traitors was singled out for criticism.

Criticism of Scottish broadcasting quotas detailed in new report

Use a speed checker if your pet is frustrated by the slowness with which amusing human memes appear on screen (Picture: Adobe)

Are you getting the best out of your broadband?

Around half of first-class deliveries are not delivered within a day in the Highlands and islands.

Exclusive Just half first-class mail delivered in a day in Highlands and islands

Finding the customer service number is often just the start of the frustration for phone contract customers (Picture: Adobe)

How do I get my phone company to talk to me?

Media regulator approves STV's controversial plan for news programme changes

Scots turning to social media for provacative and personality-led news content has far reaching consequences for their understanding of the 'nuts and bolts' of domestic politics, researchers have argued.

No news is bad news for the future of Scottish democracy

STV pushes ahead with changes as profits wiped out by ‘ongoing uncertainty’

STV says cuts will ‘protect profitability’ as radio gets ‘positive response’

Norman MacLeod, of Scalpay, is one of the lead presenters on STV's news programme covering the north of Scotland

Ofcom set to accept new STV news proposals in 'dire decision'

Unless you've previously told a seller your doorstep is a 'safe space' their couriers shouldn't be leaving parcels there to be soaked, damaged or stolen (Picture: Adobe)

How to deal with delivery disasters

Four of the most complained about television shows of 2025 so far.

The 9 TV shows with the most Ofcom complaints of 2025

Rufus Radcliffe took up the post of chief executive at STV Group at the start of November.

Scottish Parliament unites to protect STV North news service

STV Group chief executive Rufus Radcliffe.

STV cutting 60 jobs and axing popular programme as ad revenues tumble

Bills aren't so scary if you know what to look out for (Picture: Adobe)

How to read your energy bill (and stay sane)

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

Ad Feature How switching broadband could save your family £300 a YEAR

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

Four of the most-watched shows in Scotland last year.

The 10 most popular TV programmes in Scotland last year revealed

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

Gregor Poynton MP has said apps that post a risk to children should face a crackdown.

Gregor Poynton MP: Time to ban teen dating app putting children at risk

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

Three men accused of Royal Mail offences are set to have cases sent to Crown Court. Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images.

Royal Mail to end second-class deliveries on Saturdays

The clean up operation by the Pyramid Stage begins in a field covered in litter at the end of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Criminal investigation into Kneecap, Bob Vylan Glastonbury performances launched

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

TV network find over 'miracle water' claim

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

Gregor Poynton MP has called for Ofcom do toughen it's stance on online child safety.

MP demands Ofcom toughen stance on tech giants over online security

April is the month you're likely to see the size of your mobile phone bill grow (Picture: Adobe)

Why mobile and broadband bills are going up - Martyn James

Using easyfundraising you can do your bit this Valentines Day at no extra cost.

Shoppers can raise free donations for charities by searching for love this Valen...

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Major household bills change coming under new rules - what it means

Royal Mail’s sale to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has been cleared by the Government, paving the way for the more than 500-year-old postal service to pass into foreign ownership for the first time.

Meet Czech 'sphinx' Daniel Kretinsky who spent £5.3bn on Royal Mail

Regulator Ofcom has fined Royal Mail £10.5 million for missing its post delivery targets in the 2023-2024 financial year.

Why Royal Mail has been fined £10.5 million - has public trust eroded?

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

Social media businesses face an ongoing challenge: how to balance the drive to maximise screen time for profit while ensuring young users’ safety (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Social media firms need to be ready to ramp up child safeguards - Euan Duncan

Make sure you read the online guides with your chosen courier before sending any items (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Don’t get mad, get even with delivery firms - Martyn James

A man puts a letter get into a postbox at a Post Office. Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images

Why Saturday second-class post from Royal Mail would be axed

Ralph Riddiough is Director and Head of Corporate, at Holmes Mackillop

Now Scotland's solicitors really can reach for the stars, writes Ralph Riddiough

The faces behind some of the most complained about moments in British television history.

The 10 most complained about TV programmes in British history

The simplest way to avoid charges is to use the free Wi-Fi where you are staying for big data downloads, excursion planning and long phone calls (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Beware the perils of data roaming charges on holiday - Martyn James
It’s easy to be caught unawares and get landed with an expensive bill to pay, warns Martyn James

First Minister John Swinney hosts leaders of all political parties at Bute House. Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images

Swinney: Social media giants not tackling 'dangerous misinformation'

New social media law should help save lives of children like my daughter Sophie Ruth Moss

Jacob Rees-Mogg speaks at the launch of the 'Popular Conservatives' movement in London. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Ofcom rules three Tory MPs broke broadcasting rules on GB News

Most telecoms firms raise the price of your mobile or broadband contract in April each year, usually with inflation-busting increases (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Communicating is getting less expensive… but not just yet - Martyn James

The executive has since 2009 been part of the team at Openreach, which is owned by BT Group. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Interview: Katie Milligan, the Scottish CCO of network provider Openreach

BBC Scotland is based at Pacific Quay in Glasgow. Picture: John Devlin

BBC Scotland’s boss on the end of The Nine and five years of the new channel

Backlash against influencers may help people live life, rather than filming it Stephen Jardine

Who is calling me from this number? How to see who’s calling you

A general view of the BBC Scotland headquarters at Pacific Quay in Glasgow. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

BBC ordered by regulator to work more closely with news publishers

Despite any polling, rejoining the EU is over for now Brian Monteith

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

Using a mobile phone in Europe now usually incurs a charge for most UK customers.

Summer holidays: Are you being hit with hefty roaming charges in Europe?

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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