Ofsted: Social Media Chipping Away at Children's Attention
Ofsted's chief inspector warns social media harms behaviour and learning. He calls for schools to be sanctuaries from phones as absence rates soar. Read the full report.
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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.
iPhone 17 Deal: Lowest Ever Price Under £30/Month
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.
School leaders urge Labour to reject total phone ban
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.
London School Phone Ban Triggers Police Involvement
A London state school's smartphone ban prompted a parent to contact police and Ofsted, while seeing safeguarding incidents drop by 90%. Join the debate on nationwide restrictions.
O2 Price Rise: 30 Days to Avoid £2.50 Increase
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.
Ryanair Smartphone Boarding Pass: How It Works
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.
Airport phone rule that could ground travellers
Travellers are being warned about a crucial mobile phone rule that could see them turned away at airport security. Discover this essential travel tip that most passengers don't know about.
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.
Motorola Plans Major 2025 Smartphone Comeback
Exclusive: Motorola's parent company confirms major smartphone comeback with fresh Android approach, promising to shake up the mobile market with innovative designs and competitive pricing.
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.
London phone thieves bury stolen mobiles in flower beds
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.
Vodafone has most mobile customer complaints - Ofcom
Ofcom reveals Vodafone received the most customer grievances among major mobile providers, while Tesco Mobile emerges as least complained-about operator.
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.
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink for UK coverage boost
Virgin Media O2 announces groundbreaking collaboration with Elon Musk's Starlink to enhance mobile network coverage across Britain, eliminating signal blackspots in remote areas.
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink for rural coverage
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.
Martin Lewis demands O2 refunds over price hikes
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis urges O2 customers to claim refunds after regulator rules 2024 inflation-linked price rises were unfair and potentially unlawful.
BT launches low-cost mobile brand to rival Revolut and Monzo
Telecoms giant BT launches new budget mobile service to compete directly with digital banking apps Revolut and Monzo in the UK's competitive mobile market.
Labour's school mobile phone ban plan revealed
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to ban mobile phones from classrooms across England, citing mental health and learning concerns.
Mobile phones banned in English schools in education overhaul
Bridget Phillipson announces immediate ban on mobile phones in English schools and ambitious teacher recruitment targets in her first major speech as Education Secretary.
Digital ID Theft Crisis Hits UK Through Stolen Phones
Exclusive investigation reveals how thieves are bypassing security to access banking apps, personal accounts and sensitive information through stolen mobile devices across the UK.
O2 confirms new mid-contract price increase policy
Telecoms giant O2 announces significant mid-contract price hikes tied to inflation rates, affecting millions of UK customers. Discover how this change impacts your mobile contract and what rights you have.
Violent Behaviour Crisis in Scottish Primary Schools
Exclusive investigation reveals escalating behavioural crisis in Scottish schools, with primary pupils displaying violence, swearing, and classroom disruptions that are pushing teachers to breaking point.
Vodafone Compensation After Major Network Outage
Millions of Vodafone customers are set to receive compensation following a widespread network failure that disrupted mobile services across the UK for hours.
Vodafone reveals cause behind major UK network outage
Vodafone reveals the true cause behind yesterday's widespread network failure that left millions of customers without mobile service across the UK.
Vodafone Network Outage: Millions Lose Service
Vodafone customers across the UK faced major disruption as a widespread network outage knocked out mobile data, calls and texts. Here's what caused the service collapse and when normal service resumed.
Vodafone and Three Confirm UK Mobile Network Merger
Vodafone UK and Three UK confirm landmark merger to create Britain's largest mobile network, promising better coverage and 5G investment while facing regulatory scrutiny over competition concerns.
Vodafone UK: Major nationwide mobile and broadband outage
Millions of Vodafone customers across Britain faced connectivity chaos as a major network failure knocked out mobile data, calls and broadband services for hours, disrupting businesses and daily life.
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