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Fairer, Smarter Hosting Plans – 2025 Pricing

At UKC, we remain committed to delivering reliable, high-performance hosting – backed by real UK-based support and honest pricing.

We’ve held prices steady for over 18 months, and in many cases, some clients have benefited from legacy pricing unchanged for 5+ years. We’re proud to have offered that stability through a period of rising operating costs across hardware, power, licensing, and software infrastructure.

What’s Changing?

Starting 1st September 2025, we are applying a modest update to our hosting plan prices to reflect current costs and ensure we can continue to maintain and improve the quality of service you expect.

We understand that for some clients – especially those who’ve been with us for many years – the new pricing may feel like a big jump. That’s only because we’ve worked hard to lock in your original rates for as long as possible, often holding them steady for 5+ years, even as our own costs increased. This update is simply a reflection of the real cost of delivering secure, supported hosting in 2025 – and we’re still keeping our prices below those of most UK competitors.

If the new rate feels out of reach, don’t worry – we’re here to help. We can offer a one-time discount, a custom plan review, or a flexible billing option to suit your needs.

As always:

  • All clients can still choose from monthly, quarterly, or long-term billing options (with up to 15% discount on longer-term renewals).
  • We’ve kept our price tiers in line with major UK hosting providers – often offering better value by including unlimited emails, multiple sites, and our website builder at no extra charge.

What If You’re On a Legacy Plan?

You don’t need to do anything – legacy plans will continue at their current rate until renewal, or unless you upgrade/downgrade.

If you’d like to:

  • Lock in your new rate with up to 3 years of discounted renewal
  • Review your current usage to see if a lower-cost plan suits you
  • Switch to monthly billing for affordability

…we’re happy to help – just open a support ticket and our team will guide you.

Thank You

Thank you for being a valued part of the UKC hosting community. Your support allows us to continue delivering fast, secure, and personal hosting – without hidden fees or impersonal service.

We’re proud to host your websites and email, and we look forward to supporting your success in 2025 and beyond.

Don’t Get Held Hostage by Big Hosting Companies – Choose Freedom with UK Cheapest

When choosing a web hosting provider, most people focus on price and features. But what many don’t see until it’s too late is how big-name hosting companies use sneaky tactics to keep you locked in – making it difficult (and expensive) to leave.

Common “Hostage Tactics” Used by Big Hosting Companies

1. Auto-Renewal Traps

Most large hosting companies store your card details and automatically renew your domain or hosting plan without proper warning. Some even renew a full year in advance – and don’t offer refunds once the charge is made.

2.  Hard-to-Cancel Accounts

Trying to leave? Good luck. Many providers:

  • Hide the cancellation option deep in the dashboard
  • Force you to call support or open a ticket to cancel
  • Ask you to verify with multiple steps just to stop a simple renewal

3. Locked-In Discounts

That £1 domain or £2.99 hosting deal? It’s often tied to conditions:

  • Can’t transfer away for 60–90 days
  • Full price charged if you leave early
  • Extra charges to access basic features like DNS or email

UK Cheapest – Freedom, Transparency, and Control

At UK Cheapest, we believe you own your domain – not us. That’s why:

  • You control auto-renewal – it’s off by default
  • No surprise charges – we notify you well in advance
  • Easy transfers – change your IPS tag anytime, no fees, no fuss
  • Cancel anytime online – no phone calls, no runaround
  • Full control – manage DNS, email, and web forwarding for free

Why Clients Choose UK Cheapest

With 20+ years in the industry, we’ve seen all the games. That’s why our services are built on:

  • Honest pricing
  • No contracts
  • Full transparency

Whether you’re buying your first cheap domain name or switching from a frustrating provider, UK Cheapest gives you everything you need – without the nonsense.

Get Online Fast: Two Free Website Builders for Your Domain

As a UK Cheapest domain owner, you have two easy, free ways to publish a professional website on your domain. Choose the new AI Website Builder for a complete, custom site in seconds – or use the classic Homepage Builder for a simple homepage!

Ensure your Domain is Parked in order to use UK Cheapest free domain tools.

AI Website Builder NEW

  • Describe your business in one step (add contact, colours, etc)
  • AI instantly generates a custom website & site code
  • Go to Client Area > Domains > My Domains > Homepage Builder
  • Paste your Site Code to publish your AI-powered site, free with your domain
  • Re-create your site at any time, no coding needed

Try AI Website Builder

Homepage Builder (Classic)

  • Choose a professional template
  • Add a main title, sub-heading & contact
  • Enter your homepage content (plain text or HTML)
  • Click Save & Publish to go live

Learn About Homepage Builder

Tip: You can switch between builders anytime, or upgrade to full hosting for advanced features like email and Secure Web Hosting (SSL).

Using Your AI Website Builder Site: Options & Instructions

Your Site is Ready! Here’s What You Can Do Next

Congratulations on your new AI-generated website! Now that your site is ready, you have several flexible options to get it live and working for your business.

Using AI Generated Websites is completely FREE to UKC Domain owners. A completely professional website can be online for no more than the cost of your domain registration.

First, ensure your Domain is Parked in order to use UK Cheapest free domain tools. If your domain is not parked then you must park your domain before going any further.

Use Your Site Code with a Parked Domain

Ok, let’s connect your UKC Domain Name to your new Website:

  • Log in to your Client Area
  • Go to Domains > My Domains, select your domain, then choose Homepage Builder
  • Set AI / Homepage Builder option to Active
  • Enter your Site Code in the “Enter Site Code” field
  • Select Use AI Website then hit the Publish button
  • Your new website is now active!

Your parked domain will automatically redirect to your new AI-generated site – a quick and easy way to use your site without full hosting. To add Secure SSL and professional email facilities, buy a Web Hosting service for your domain.

What is the purpose of the Site Code?

The Site Code is a unique identifier for your AI-generated website. It allows our support team to quickly locate and retrieve your specific website version at any time in the future, should you need assistance or wish to make changes. Provide this code when contacting support for fast, efficient help.

What are my options if I don’t have a UKC Domain Name?

You can register a new domain name with UKC or transfer a domain name in to UKC, this will enable you to use your Site Code with your domain name.

Alternatively you can download the Website Files and use your new website with any host. The site code is only relevant for connecting your AI Website to domains parked at UKC.

How Our £1 Domain Registration Discount Works

When it comes to registering your domain name, we believe in transparent pricing with no hidden catches. If you’ve seen our special offer – domain names from just £1 for the first year – you might be wondering how it works. Here’s everything you need to know.

First-Year Discounts with 2-Year Terms

To unlock our ultra-low first-year pricing (like £1 for .UK or £7.95 for .COM), your domain must be registered for two years. This allows us to offer you a significant discount on your first year while maintaining a competitive rate overall.

For example:

  • .co.uk or .uk: £1 for year 1 + £9.95 for year 2
  • .com: £7.95 for year 1 + £14.95 for year 2

That’s a total of just £10.95 for 2 years on a UK domain – unbeatable value.

Free Domain with Hosting or Website Builder

If you’re purchasing at least one year of web hosting or a website builder plan, your .co.uk or .uk domain is completely free for the first year. There’s no need to register the domain for two years – you’ll still get it free as part of your hosting package.

This is perfect for new businesses or anyone starting a website who wants everything in one simple bundle.

Annual Renewals Stay the Same

After the initial 2-year period, you’re welcome to renew your domain annually at our standard pricing. You’ll never be locked into long-term commitments, and you’ll always have full control via your account dashboard.

Why We Do It This Way

This approach helps protect your brand longer-term while still giving you an entry-level price to get started. It also deters speculative one-year registrations ensuring our genuine customers get the best deal.

No Hidden Fees, Ever

Unlike some providers, we don’t hike renewal prices unexpectedly. What you see is what you get:

  • No hidden charges
  • Free DNS and email forwarding
  • Free privacy protection (where available)

Ready to lock in your perfect domain name?
Search now and secure it for as little as £1 today.