Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Venmo users across the US faced major disruptions sending and receiving money on Wednesday evening. The payment app, with 92 million active users, confirmed it is working on a fix. Read the latest updates.
OpenAI's ChatGPT is down in a widespread global outage, with users reporting crashes and timeouts. The company confirms it is working on a fix. Stay updated here.
A significant winter storm is set to hit the US Northeast with heavy snow, following travel chaos in the Midwest over Thanksgiving. Millions are under advisories.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
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!
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.
A major Cloudflare outage has disrupted NJ Transit services, leaving commuters unable to buy tickets. The incident also affected ChatGPT and other major platforms.
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.
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
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.
Major security alert at Brussels Airport as unauthorised drone activity causes complete shutdown of all air traffic, leaving passengers stranded and authorities scrambling.
A major rail disruption left Avanti West Coast passengers stranded for over three hours near Penrith after train failure, requiring emergency medical assistance for vulnerable travellers.
Major incident declared after Avanti West Coast train derailment near Penrith causes significant travel chaos and emergency service mobilisation across Cumbria.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
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.
New Ofcom data reveals which UK telecom giants are drowning in customer complaints as broadband and mobile services fail to meet expectations. Discover the worst offenders and how they compare.
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.
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Major tech services including Amazon, Microsoft, Instagram and Facebook Messenger experienced widespread outages across the UK and Europe, disrupting businesses and users in what experts are calling a 'digital domino effect'.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis urges O2 customers to claim refunds after regulator rules 2024 inflation-linked price rises were unfair and potentially unlawful.
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
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.
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.