2010 changes
Beginning in summer 2010, the UK show became the third version to adopt the clock format from the U.S. version. The first two questions will each have a 15 second time-limit and contestants will have 30 seconds for each of the next five questions. However, the final five questions will not be timed.[2] Chris Tarrant stated in an interview with Digital Spy that a fourth lifeline called "Switch"; also used in other country's versions as "Switch the Question" or "Flip", will be given to contestants once they reach £50,000. Also, the "Fastest Finger First" round has been dropped. [3]
As with the U.S. version, the clock stops whenever a lifeline is used, however, unlike the U.S. version, whenever time runs out the contestant will drop back to either nothing or £1,000 depending on the level reached by the contestant.