Major Optus outage blocks 000 calls for thousands
A major Optus network failure has left nearly 100,000 customers in Queensland unable to call emergency services. The telco is working to restore services. Read the latest.
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UK landline switch-off: 12 postcodes next on list
The first UK landline exchange has been switched off as part of the national digital upgrade. Discover the 12 postcodes next in line and what this fibre transition means for you.
Reeves summons telecoms bosses over price rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves demands telecoms firms protect consumers from unexpected mid-contract price increases. Find out how this affects your mobile and broadband bills.
Optus Outage Blocks 14,000 Emergency Calls
A major Optus telecoms outage has prevented over 14,000 people from accessing emergency services. Learn the causes and implications of this critical failure.
Verizon lays off over 13,000 employees
Verizon announces over 13,000 job cuts and store conversions as new CEO Dan Schulman reorients the telecom giant towards customer focus. Discover the full story.
Landline Renaissance: How Phone Culture Changed
As landlines make a comeback, explore how phone communication has evolved from family affairs to private smartphone conversations. Discover the social shift in British households.
TalkTalk announces £4 monthly price rise for new customers
TalkTalk increases prices for new and re-contracting customers by £4 monthly from April 2026. Discover how this compares to other providers and what it means for your bills.
Verizon to cut 15,000 jobs in major restructuring
Verizon announces its largest-ever layoffs, cutting 15,000 jobs and converting corporate stores to franchises. New CEO Dan Schulman aims for a 'leaner, scrappier' business. Read more.
Verizon to cut 15,000 jobs in historic layoffs
Verizon announces its biggest-ever job cuts, slashing 15,000 roles as customer losses mount and price hikes backfire. Discover the full story behind the telecom giant's crisis.
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.
BT to cut 55,000 jobs by 2030 in major restructuring
BT Group reveals plans to slash up to 55,000 positions by 2030, including 10,000 roles replaced by AI and automation technologies, as part of its ongoing digital transformation strategy.
BT to cut 55,000 jobs in AI-driven workforce overhaul
Telecoms giant BT reveals plans to slash 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade as artificial intelligence and automation reshape the workforce. The restructuring will reduce BT's total workforce from 130,000 to between 75,000 and 90,000 employees.
O2 Price Hike: Martin Lewis's Urgent Warning
Consumer champion Martin Lewis urges O2 customers to check contracts as mid-contract price rises of up to 17.3% hit millions this April. Discover your rights and escape routes.
Worst UK Broadband & Mobile Providers Revealed in Ofcom Data
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.
EE faces Ofcom investigation over service complaints
UK telecoms giant EE under scrutiny as regulator Ofcom launches investigation into customer complaints about broadband, landline and TV services.
EE Named Worst UK Broadband Provider in Ofcom Report
Shocking Ofcom data reveals EE is Britain's most complained-about broadband provider as customers face endless connection woes and poor service.
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.
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.
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.
Mobile price hikes: O2, Virgin & EE confirm April increases
Millions of UK mobile and broadband customers are set for price increases this April as major providers implement inflation-busting hikes. Discover which networks are affected and how much extra you'll pay.
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.
ASDA hires autistic man let go by Waitrose after years volunteering
In a powerful move for workplace inclusion, ASDA has hired an autistic man who was unexpectedly released by Waitrose after years of dedicated volunteering, sparking important conversations about neurodiversity in retail.
Mini manager sues over boss's offensive pocket dial
A senior Mini Cooper manager is taking legal action against BMW after accidentally receiving a voicemail from her boss containing offensive remarks about her parenting and disabled child's sleeping arrangements.
Apple and Google face UK employment tribunal claims
Tech giants Apple and Google confront employment tribunal claims from former UK employees alleging systematic discrimination and unfair dismissal practices.
Fair Work Commission slams Perth employer for wage theft
Western Australia's Fair Work Commission uncovers systematic underpayment of Perth worker, exposing deliberate wage theft and compliance failures in shocking employment case.
Waitrose sacks autistic worker for family assistance
Supermarket giant Waitrose faces backlash after dismissing an autistic employee for seeking family assistance during stressful shifts, sparking outrage over disability discrimination.
Woolworths slammed over 'dystopian' job application process
A young job seeker's shocking experience with Woolworths' automated hiring system has gone viral, revealing what critics call a 'dehumanising' and overly complex application process that's leaving applicants frustrated and empty-handed.
Autistic man's unpaid Waitrose work sparks fury
A 21-year-old autistic man has been working unpaid at Waitrose for 18 months through a government scheme, raising serious questions about disability employment rights and exploitation.
Amazon Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Racist Work Environment
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission files lawsuit against Amazon, alleging Black and Hispanic workers faced systemic discrimination and retaliation at New York and Colorado facilities.
Westpac ordered to allow work-from-home in landmark case
In a landmark employment decision, Westpac banking group has been ordered to allow flexible working arrangements after a senior employee won her case against returning to the office full-time. Discover how this ruling could reshape workplace policies acro
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