BT Takes Over TalkTalk: What Happens to Your Broadband?
BT has acquired TalkTalk. Find out what the deal means for TalkTalk customers, whether you need to do anything and what happens next.
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Clocks Go Back on 25th October 2026: What Time Do They Change?
UK clocks go back one hour on 25th October as British Summer Time ends.
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UK Landline Switch-Off: Traditional Phone Network Closes on 31st January 2027
Traditional UK landlines are being replaced by digital phone services, with the old Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) due to close on 31 January 2027. If you still use a traditional landline on the Openreach network, your provider should move you to a digital alternative before the deadline, but the change is not simply about…
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Awaab’s Law Introduces New Damp and Mould Deadlines in Scotland
From 6th October 2026, new Awaab’s Law duties will apply to relevant social and private landlords in Scotland. The new rules introduce set timescales for investigating reports of damp and mould, giving tenants written information about the findings and starting required repairs. Change at a glance Last checked: 29th September 2026Change takes effect: 6th October…
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Scottish Wrongful-Termination Payments Increase From 6th October 2026
Scottish wrongful-termination payments are changing on 6th October 2026. Find out who may qualify, how the new 3 to 36 times rent calculation works, and what tenants and landlords need to know.
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Scottish Private Tenancy Succession Period Falls From 12 Months to 6 Months
From 6 October 2026, Scotland’s qualifying period for certain succession rights under a private residential tenancy falls from 12 months to 6 months.
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Right to Rent Digital Checks Change From 1 October 2026
Right to Rent checks in England change from 1 October 2026. Find out what the new digital verification rules mean for renters, landlords and letting agents.
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Energy Price Cap October 2026: Typical Annual Figure Rises to £1,723
Energy price cap 2026 explained: what the October change means for gas and electricity bills, unit rates, standing charges and household costs.
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What’s Changing in October 2026? Key UK Changes and Dates
What’s changing in October 2026? See key changes to energy bills, employment, vaping and tobacco duty, food promotions, renting and driving, with links to practical guides.
