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21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling

Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.

Phone Theft Epidemic: Christmas Gifts at Risk

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.

21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling

Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.

Best Phones for Ageing Eyes in 2025

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.

1983 Welsh beach bunker drug smuggling plot exposed

The incredible true story of a secret beach bunker in Wales that led to an international drug smuggling bust. A new BBC documentary reveals how locals helped foil the plot. Watch Cannabis Cove: Operation Seal Bay tonight.

O2's Pixel 10 Black Friday Deal Tops Rivals

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!

1 in 10 schools confiscate phones, survey finds

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.

Preston people smuggler jailed for 17 years

Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.

UK Mobile Price Hikes: Major Providers Increase Bills

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.

Wandsworth Prison sex offender in live-stream scandal

Exclusive: A convicted sex offender at HMP Wandsworth sparked a major security review after broadcasting an intimate act live from his cell, raising serious questions about prison security and mobile phone smuggling.

British woman in Georgia prison drug smuggling scandal

Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.

O2 Price Rise: Martin Lewis Explains Your Rights

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.

Ofcom inundated after mobile network nightmare report

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 confirms 8.8% price hike for mobile customers

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.

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