Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces backlash after suggesting civil servants should implement Tory policies 'in a way that is consistent with their objectives' in major breach of ministerial code.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveils controversial mandatory national service for teenagers, facing immediate backlash from opposition and military experts who question its feasibility and funding.
Exclusive: Build-A-Bear Workshop employee suspended after viral video shows shocking confrontation with customer's assistance dog in Manchester store. Disability rights groups demand action.
Analysis reveals Telstra could gain significant market advantage and pricing power following Optus's catastrophic network outage that left millions without emergency access.
Instagram users worldwide were hit by a major service disruption, with the app becoming inaccessible for hours. Here's what we know about the crash that sparked chaos on social media.
An official investigation reveals how US Secret Service radio systems caused a widespread mobile network failure across Manhattan, disrupting emergency services and public communications during a critical UN summit.
A critical intelligence gap in New York City, following the dismantling of a key Secret Service network, has sparked a major security review ahead of high-profile events.
Foxtel's new streaming service, Hubble, has been forced into emergency 'maintenance mode' just days after its high-profile UK launch, leaving subscribers locked out despite a massive marketing campaign.
Meta's Instagram experienced a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social media to voice their complaints.
Exclusive: A Nottingham man endured an 18-hour wait for an ambulance with a broken back, as East Midlands Ambulance Service declares a critical incident due to overwhelming demand and hospital handover delays.
A ute was completely destroyed by a ferocious fire that erupted at a Smiths service station in Torquay, Victoria. Emergency crews battled the intense blaze, preventing a potential catastrophe. No injuries were reported.
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and venting their frustrations on rival platform X (formerly Twitter).
Discover the extraordinary lengths top UK hotel concierges go to for guests, from sourcing rare vintage champagne to arranging private castle tours. The era of simple taxi bookings is over.
A severe nationwide technical outage has left customers of major UK banks, airlines, and services unable to access their online accounts, sparking a wave of frustration and security concerns.
Netflix has broken its silence after a catastrophic technical failure plunged the UK into streaming chaos, leaving subscribers unable to access their favourite shows and films for hours.
A UK postman faces criticism after a homeowner's CCTV captured him lazily tossing a package onto a car roof instead of delivering it to the door. The resident brands the act 'pure disrespect'.
Barclays customers were left furious and financially stranded after a major outage in the banking app and online service blocked access to accounts and halted payments for hours.
Belfast's first Sinn Féin Lord Mayor cancels the historic 'Mayor's Sunday' church service, breaking a 124-year tradition and igniting a fierce political and community debate.
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and causing widespread disruption. Here's what happened and how the platform responded.
A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.
OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced a significant global outage, leaving users worldwide unable to access the popular AI chatbot service. The disruption sparked frustration across social media platforms.
OpenAI's ChatGPT suffered a major outage, leaving users across the UK unable to access the popular AI chatbot. The service disruption sparked a wave of user frustration and reports on Downdetector.
Instagram users worldwide faced login failures and app crashes in a major outage, with the platform acknowledging the issue hours after reports began flooding in. The disruption caused widespread frustration and a surge in complaints across other social m
Thousands of Amazon Fire TV Stick users report being unable to access Freevee content due to a widespread service outage. Here's what we know and when service might resume.
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.
Defence Secretary Barry Davies ignites a national debate by advocating for the return of compulsory National Service, arguing it would instil discipline, bridge social divides, and bolster UK security in an increasingly volatile world.
A major Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 email service failure has caused widespread disruption for businesses and users across Europe, with login issues and send/receive errors reported for hours.
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a severe global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts, post content, or send messages in one of the platform's most significant technical failures this year.
Reddit, the massive social news platform, suffered a catastrophic global outage, leaving millions of users locked out and sparking a frenzy on rival social media sites. Get the latest updates.
Shocking new data from Ofcom exposes a severe decline in Royal Mail's performance, with nearly 25% of first-class post failing to arrive on time. The regulator issues a stern warning as service standards plummet across the UK.