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Apple TV+ hiked from £4.99 a month to £6.99 – here's all you need to know

If you're an Apple TV customer your next monthly bill will rise from £4.99 to £6.99 after the company said it is raising prices due to increasing licensing costs. But remember you can leave penalty free or, if you're an avid Apple user and have other subscriptions, such as Apple Music, it might be worth considering Apple One.

26 October 2022

Sky Stream launches today, letting you watch Sky TV without a satellite dish – here's how the new service compares

You can now get access to Sky TV, plus Netflix and other channels, without the need for a satellite dish.

18 October 2022

Warning: Amazon to increase Prime prices this Thursday but some can still beat the hikes - here's how

Amazon is hiking Prime prices this week with standard pay-monthly costs rising by £1 a month from 15 September and annual costs increasing by £16 a year. But there's a way to get around the hike for another year for new sign-ups and former subscribers.

12 September 2022

Toy subscription service Whirli goes into administration - what it means for refunds and returns

Children's toy subscription service Whirli has gone into administration. The collapse affects around 10,500 customers. Here's what it means for your refund and return rights.

11 August 2022

Amazon to hike Prime subscription prices from 15 September – but some can avoid the hike for another year

From 1 September Amazon Prime members will see their bills increase. Pay monthly users will rise by £1/month while those who pay annually will see a £16 increase. But, monthly subscribers could avoid the hike for a year if they switch to an annual subscription by 14 August.

26 July 2022

Netflix confirms plans to launch cheaper service that plays ads - here's what we know

Netflix has confirmed it will introduce a cheaper subscription plan for its users that includes adverts. We don't have all the details yet but here's what we do know.

28 June 2022

Now subscribers should beware Boost being automatically added to bundles for £5/mth - what to watch out for

New subscribers to Now should watch out for its £5 a month Boost package being added automatically when they take out the streaming service. Here's what to look for and how to unsubscribe.

27 June 2022

Paramount's UK streaming service launches today – here’s how it compares

Paramount has launched a new streaming service, Paramount+. From today (22 June), users can stream TV programmes and films for £6.99 a month or for £69.90 a year after a seven-day free trial. Here’s how it compares to other streaming services, including Apple+ and Netflix.

22 June 2022

Over 1.2 million subscription payments cancelled as people feel the squeeze of the cost of living crisis, according to Lloyds Bank

Over 1.2 million subscription payments have been stopped since summer 2021, as customers becoming increasingly worried about the cost-of-living crisis, research by Lloyds Bank has revealed.

8 April 2022

Netflix to hike prices by up to £24 a year for millions of subscribers – here's what you can do about it

All Netflix subscribers will see prices rise by up to £24/yr after the streaming service announced another price hike. But you can cancel your subscription penalty-free – we round up your rights below.

10 March 2022