
Sky Doubles Down On Originals As HBO Max Threat Looms
Sky unveils ambitious content slate ahead of HBO Max’s 2026 UK launch, doubling down on originals and exclusives to compete in crowded streaming market

Sky unveils ambitious content slate ahead of HBO Max’s 2026 UK launch, doubling down on originals and exclusives to compete in crowded streaming market

Amazon Fire TV Stick deals slash prices across the entire range, from £24.99 to £49.99 in August 2025 sale. Which Firestick should you get at these prices?

Freeview adds three new channels in August including Hobbycraft TV and returning Pop Max, plus channel moves and closures. Here are all the changes

Virgin Media upgrades search with visual tiles on Stream and TV 360 boxes, ditching text lists for image-based results like Netflix and Sky Stream

Prime Video announces Champions League coverage of Celtic and Rangers play-offs plus comprehensive NBA package including Finals – all at no extra cost

BT / EE TV customers with older boxes lose Discovery+ and TNT Sports on-demand access from September 22. Linear channels remain

Freesat cuts TV guide search and backwards scrolling from older Humax boxes in latest round of feature removals affecting HDR-1100S models

Sky Sports announces new Premier League features including Multiview for multiple matches and enhanced Sky Glass/Stream capabilities

The BBC is exploring a second, simplified Freely streaming box alongside the upcoming Netgem device – targeting Freeview viewers who struggle with modern tech

Sky’s NOW streaming service currently requires a 12-month contract for Sky Sports discounts, offering less flexibility – in time for Premier League season

Rewind TV brings rare 1995 Doctor Who documentary and unofficial spin-off Cyberon to Freeview this autumn, plus Tony Hancock’s lost 1956 TV show

Disney+ officially secures LaLiga Saturday matches in 3-year deal. Premier Sports keeps main coverage. Spanish football fans now need two subscriptions