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Three Makes Big Price Cuts on Mobile Plans

Major mobile provider Three has announced significant price cuts for millions of customers, with some plans seeing reductions of over £100 per year. Find out how this affects you.

Optus Network Outage Sparks Chaos Across Adelaide

A catastrophic nationwide outage on the Optus network has plunged Adelaide into chaos, blocking emergency calls, crippling businesses, and disrupting transport services. The unprecedented telecoms failure raises serious questions about national infrastruc

Optus Faces Manslaughter Probe Over Deadly Triple Zero Outage

Australian telco giant Optus could face unprecedented corporate manslaughter charges as a national inquiry investigates a catastrophic 16-hour Triple Zero outage linked to multiple fatalities, prompting calls for massive fines and criminal liability.

Optus CEO Under Fire After Deadly Network Blackout

Optus CEO Stephen Rue is under immense pressure to resign following a catastrophic 14-hour nationwide network outage that left 10 million Australians stranded and has been connected to three tragic deaths after emergency calls failed.

Pensioner's 5G mast health nightmare in Shropshire

A 74-year-old grandmother from Shropshire claims a newly erected 15m telecoms mast near her home has triggered a devastating health crisis, leaving her with chronic pain, nausea, and an inability to sleep, in a case igniting the 5G safety debate.

US Exposes Huawei's Secret China-Funded Research Network

A major US investigation uncovers Huawei's covert network of research partnerships with Chinese universities, funded by Beijing to advance cutting-edge technology, raising serious security and espionage concerns.

Vodafone Franchisees Launch High-Stakes Lawsuit

A coalition of Vodafone franchise owners has launched a groundbreaking lawsuit against the telecoms giant, alleging systemic failures in its franchising division that have pushed their businesses to the brink. The legal action, one of the largest of its k

Broadband Loyalty Penalty Costs UK Customers £1.6bn

New Ofcom data reveals a staggering £1.6 billion loyalty penalty hitting broadband customers who don't switch. Discover why out-of-contract users pay up to 25% more and how to slash your bill today.

Major Verizon Outage Disrupts US Calls and Texts

A significant Verizon network outage across the United States has left customers unable to make calls, send texts, or use data, sparking a wave of frustration and urgent investigations.

FCC Power Struggle: Trump Appointee Blocks Biden Nominee

A major political battle has erupted at the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with Trump-appointed commissioner Nathan Simington refusing to relinquish his position, effectively blocking President Biden's nominee and creating a 2-2 partisan dead

NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn

Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.

Pharmacists use personal savings to keep shops open

A shocking new survey reveals the dire state of Britain's pharmacies, with owners digging into their own pockets to survive a funding crisis, risking closures and creating 'pharmacy deserts' across the nation.

NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.

Gaza Water Crisis Triggers Deadly Paralysis Outbreak

Exclusive: A catastrophic water shortage in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions, is triggering a deadly outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis. Aid agencies warn of a spiralling humanitarian disaster as fuel and clean water supplies run critically low.

Indonesia's Papua Faces Measles and Malnutrition Catastrophe

Exclusive: The World Health Organisation confirms a major health emergency in Indonesia's Papua region, with soaring child mortality rates from measles and malnutrition. Critics accuse Jakarta of neglect and imposing a media blackout.

NHS Scotland's £10m Weight-Loss Jab Bill Revealed

Scotland's NHS is spending a staggering £10 million annually on weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy as the nation battles a severe obesity epidemic. This investigative report reveals the soaring prescription costs and the pressing health challe

Gaza Paralysis Outbreak Linked to Water Crisis

The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in acute flaccid paralysis cases in Gaza, linking the outbreak to a severe public health emergency caused by contaminated water and collapsing sanitation.

Blunkett: Starmer must suspend ECHR to deport migrants

Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett urges Sir Keir Starmer to take radical action on migration, calling for a temporary suspension of the European Convention on Human Rights to fast-track deportations and regain control of the UK's borders.

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