Phone Theft Warning for UK Holidaymakers Abroad
New research reveals 41% of British travellers have had phones stolen on holiday, with Spain, France and Canada the top hotspots. Experts urge vigilance and insurance checks.
New research reveals 41% of British travellers have had phones stolen on holiday, with Spain, France and Canada the top hotspots. Experts urge vigilance and insurance checks.
UK authorities can now confiscate mobile phones from small boat arrivals without arrest. The move aims to dismantle smuggling networks as Channel crossings hit 41,472 in 2025. Read the full story.
From Monday, UK border officials can seize phones from small boat arrivals to combat people smuggling gangs. The new legal powers aim to save lives and disrupt trafficking networks. Read the full update.
From Monday, UK border officials can seize phones and SIM cards from small boat migrants to combat people smuggling gangs. The government says the move will save lives. Read the latest.
O2 is shutting down its 3G network in 2026. Customers with 3G-only devices must upgrade to 4G/5G handsets to avoid losing mobile internet access. Act now.
Major UK mobile networks are raising prices from April 2026. Learn exact increases for EE, O2, Three, Vodafone and discover top tips to avoid paying more.
Sky Mobile is giving shoppers £300 cashback on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7. Claim the offer before January 29. Discover the phone's specs and rival deals.
Virgin Media O2 issues a final alert ahead of its 3G network shutdown. Users with older devices must upgrade to 4G/5G handsets to avoid losing mobile data. Act now.
A Shetland woman was charged £140 in mobile roaming fees on a domestic ferry. Discover why it happened and how to avoid similar charges on UK lifeline services.
Fintech giant Revolut enters the UK mobile market with unlimited 5G data at £12.50/month, including 20GB EU/US roaming. Full launch expected in January 2026.
Labour faces accusations of complacency over the UK's phone theft crisis. With 230 mobiles stolen daily, a promised summit with tech giants like Apple has been delayed, leaving new Christmas presents vulnerable.
Discover the best smartphones for ageing eyes in 2025. We review top models with superior displays, accessibility features, and easy-to-use tech for enhanced comfort and clarity.
O2 slashes the Google Pixel 10 price by £296 this Black Friday, offering a plan for £25.10/month that beats Sky and GiffGaff. Discover the top mobile deals now!
A Department for Education survey reveals just 9% of secondary schools require phone hand-in, challenging claims of widespread bans. Discover the data driving the legal challenge.
Apple's iPhone 17 drops to its lowest-ever monthly price of under £30 with a massive 500GB data plan. Discover all the incredible Black Friday mobile deals available now.
Private school leaders call for nuance over a blanket mobile phone ban in schools, arguing for community-specific policies and digital education. Read their full stance.
O2 customers have just 30 days to leave their contract without fees following a price increase notification. Act now to avoid the £2.50 monthly rise coming in April.
Apple's new designer iPhone Pocket raises security concerns as UK phone thefts soar. Experts warn the open design could make phones easy targets for thieves.
Discover how Ryanair's mobile boarding pass system can streamline your airport experience and learn the essential tips to ensure yours works perfectly every time.
Millions of UK mobile and broadband customers face price increases of up to 8.8% as major providers implement annual mid-contract hikes this spring. Discover which companies are raising costs and how to potentially avoid the increases.
A secondary school in Bicester was placed on immediate lockdown when a student showed staff a deeply concerning image on their mobile phone, prompting a massive emergency service deployment.
In an incredible limited-time deal, the Samsung Galaxy A15 has dropped below £200, making it one of the best value smartphones on the UK market right now.
A startling new cartoon commentary reveals how mobile phone theft has evolved into a sophisticated criminal enterprise plaguing UK streets, with thieves employing increasingly brazen tactics.
Millions of O2 customers face unexpected mid-contract price increases as new Ofcom rules fail to protect against inflation-linked rises. Money saving expert Martin Lewis explains your escape routes.
Organised criminals are targeting London's parks, burying stolen mobile phones in flower beds and planters in sophisticated theft operation. Police warn public to remain vigilant.
Ofcom reveals Vodafone received the most customer grievances among major mobile providers, while Tesco Mobile emerges as least complained-about operator.
Broadcast regulator Ofcom received thousands of complaints following a Channel 4 News report detailing journalist Holly Williams' mobile service ordeal with Vodafone and Tesco Mobile, highlighting widespread consumer frustration with telecom providers.
O2 announces significant price rises for millions of UK mobile customers, with bills set to increase by up to 8.8% this April. Find out how this affects you and what your rights are.
Virgin Media O2 announces groundbreaking collaboration with Elon Musk's Starlink to enhance mobile network coverage across Britain, eliminating signal blackspots in remote areas.
In a landmark deal that could transform connectivity across the British countryside, Virgin Media O2 partners with Elon Musk's Starlink to tackle mobile blackspots using satellite technology.