9 h. ago West End shops launch private security to tackle phone thieves and shoplifters in run up to Christmas

Patrols have also begun under the Met’s ‘autumn intensification’ programme to tackle crime in London’s West End

Economics

6 d. ago Man found dead in flat and phone box taped off as murder investigation launched

A major investigation got underway today

Events

8 d. ago ‘It’s a sock’: Apple fans perplexed after launch of $230 iPhone Pocket in collaboration with Issey Miyake

Tech company has launched a new phone accessory in collaboration with the Japanese label Issey Miyake

Politics

1 week ago BT, Vodafone, Three, Virgin and O2 announce big change for customers from next year

Mobile networks have promised to upgrade their network within the next year to eliminate the ability for foreign call centres to spoof UK numbers

Economics

2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa heads to Bermuda as relief efforts intensify in Jamaica

Kingston airport reopens to flights carrying aid, with some towns in Jamaica underwater and power lines down in south-west Hurricane Melissa – live updatesJamaica has ramped up efforts to clear roads and reach people in isolated and cut-off areas after Hurricane Melissa rampaged through the Caribbean, with the storm now heading towards Bermuda.Kingston, Jamaica’s capital, was spared the worst damage and the main international airport has reopened to allow flights carrying critical aid to land. Officials said some towns were underwater and power lines and mobile network towers were down in much of the south-west. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago First UK mobile network to use Musk’s Starlink for rural coverage

Virgin Media O2 announces UK-first mobile partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink to improve connectivity in signal blackspots

Politics

3 w. ago Mobile network launches £5 phone plan to take on Sky and giffgaff

Spusu is a new mobile network that has launched in the UK and is offering a range of SIM-only deals from just £4.90 per month

Economics