Discovering the UK 2022

Television Freeview is the U.K.’s sole digital terrestrial TV platform and it is automatically installed within all televisions (2002 models or newer). This means that you will have access to up to 70 TV channels and 30 radio stations all for free, except for purchasing a TV licence. You can obtain your licence on-line at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/index.jsp. Should you want additional cable or satellite channels, the main providers are; + Virgin Media www.virginmedia.com/tv (you will need the postcode of the property to check if it is available there) + SKY www.sky.com . (a satellite receiver is usually required, you will need the landlord's approval for the installation) + BT www.bt.com All other App based TV, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime/Video are available to watch in the same way as you would watch them at home. Newspapers The U.K. has an assortment of daily national and weekly local newspapers. A local newsagent usually runs newspaper deliveries. The newsagent will organise your papers to be delivered to your home, and you will receive a monthly bill from them. Newsagents can be found on most main streets, but if you are unsure whom to contact, ask your Consultant for guidance. The national papers can be divided into two camps, the tabloids and the broadsheets. The tabloids, also called “red tops”, are daily newspapers high on sensationalism and entertainment news, including The Sun, The Daily Mirror, and Daily Star. Conversely, “broadsheets” are more serious newspapers and tend to have a political allegiance. Broadsheets include The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, and The Telegraph. Postal Service First class post is typically delivered in one day. Small items up to 100g, and 240mm x 165mm x 5mm, can be sent with a first class stamp and are delivered within two days (excluding Sundays). Second class post is slightly less expensive and is normally delivered within four days. Outgoing post can be deposited in any red post box, which bears the time of the next collection. Larger items and items weighing more than 100g (or more than 240mm x 165mm x 5mm) need pricing at the post office counter. For locations and more details visit www.royalmail.com. Both Virgin Media and SKY offer bundle deals to include internet and telephone.

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