New UK Law Bans Puppy Smuggling and Cruel Imports
The Animal Welfare Bill has become law, banning the import of young, mutilated, and heavily pregnant pets. Discover how this crackdown protects animals and buyers.
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Reform UK Council Leader Probed Over Racist Posts
Staffordshire County Council leader Ian Cooper is under urgent investigation by Reform UK after allegations of racist and bigoted social media comments. Anti-racism group Hope Not Hate published the claims.
Virgin Media hit with record £23.8m Ofcom fine
Ofcom issues its largest fine of the year to Virgin Media for putting vulnerable telecare customers at risk during the digital landline switch. Full details on the regulator's action.
Clarkson: Hard work is 'pointless' for young Brits
Jeremy Clarkson claims modern Britain makes hard graft 'pointless' for young people. He says he'd stay home if starting his career today. Read his controversial views.
I'm A Celeb Butter Scandal to 'Rock Camp'
An I'm A Celebrity star has been caught with smuggled butter, sparking a major camp punishment. Discover the rule break set to have 'huge repercussions' on the jungle.
Birmingham pair caught with 60kg of cannabis
Two Birmingham residents were intercepted at Manchester Airport smuggling over 60kg of cannabis concealed in their luggage. Discover the details of this major drug bust.
Lloyds Bank warns of £1,420 job scams
Lloyds Bank issues an urgent warning as jobseekers lose £1,420 on average to 'advance fee' scams promising remote work. Learn how to protect yourself.
Ghost Broking Epidemic Sweeps UK Drivers
Young drivers are losing £2,000 on average to fake car insurance sold on social media. Learn how to spot this scam and protect yourself from prosecution.
£20m heroin racket smashed in Birmingham
A father and son avoid jail after a £20.3m heroin haul was found hidden in fruit juice from Afghanistan. The NCA is now hunting two other suspects.
Birmingham duo caught smuggling drugs from Thailand
Two strangers from Birmingham arrested smuggling cannabis on same Thailand flight. One jailed, one gets suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Birmingham duo jailed for Thailand drug smuggling
Two strangers from Birmingham, Leon Coley and Gemma Edgar, were caught smuggling over 60kg of cannabis on the same flight from Thailand. Discover their stories and sentences.
HMRC warning for social media creators over £1k fines
HMRC issues a tax warning for UK social media content creators. Breaching the £1,000 trading allowance could lead to hefty fines. Learn how to stay compliant.
Santander issues £120 scam warning to customers
Santander warns of a 143% surge in weight loss injection scams, with customers losing £120 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from social media fraud.
Morrisons adds digital screens to 300 UK stores
Morrisons partners with Bauer Media to install high-tech digital screens at 300 store entrances in early 2026, offering targeted advertising at key shopping moments.
Nationwide's New Campaign for 18-34 Year Olds
Nationwide Building Society partners with Mail Metro Media on an omnichannel campaign, sponsoring a new podcast and TikTok content to engage younger audiences on spending habits.
HMRC warns social media earners over £1k tax limit
HMRC issues a £1,000 fine warning for UK content creators. Learn how to avoid penalties for exceeding the trading allowance and file your tax return correctly.
HMRC clamps down on social media tax evasion
HMRC is intensifying scrutiny of UK social media accounts, targeting influencers and content creators for undeclared income. Tax experts warn of substantial fines for non-compliance. Learn how to stay compliant.
Santander warns 3 in 4 over fake AI ad risk
Santander warns 74% of customers can't spot fake AI social media ads, risking bank account wipeouts. Learn the signs to protect yourself this Christmas.
Teaching assistant wins Postcode Lottery for third time
A Castle Bromwich teaching assistant has won the People's Postcode Lottery for an incredible third time, landing £50,000. She plans to buy her rented home and spoil her first grandchild.
Man jailed after police appeal prompts surrender
Sean Wilson, 38, is behind bars after handing himself in to police, who were 'inundated with calls' following a social media appeal. Read the full story.
Virgin Media O2 & Starlink Partner for Rural Coverage
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink to launch O2 Satellite, boosting rural mobile coverage to over 95% of UK landmass from 2026. Stay connected in remote areas.
£20m heroin juice smugglers avoid prison
A father and son avoided jail after smuggling £20m of heroin into Birmingham hidden in pomegranate juice. Two other suspects remain at large in this major NCA bust.
UK Motorways Get Major Connectivity Upgrade
Virgin Media O2 has enhanced mobile coverage on over 40 UK motorways, including the M1 and M25, to boost EV adoption and improve driver safety. #EV #Connectivity
English bus pass age rises, sparking petition
People in England must wait an extra year for their free bus pass as the qualifying age rises to 67. Discover the impact and the 100,000-strong petition demanding change.
Shropshire woman in court over alleged Hamas support
Sarah Wilkinson, 62, from Bishop's Castle faces terrorism charges for alleged social media support of Hamas. Her trial is set for January 2027 at Birmingham Crown Court.
Angry Ginge's Real Name Revealed For I'm A Celeb
Discover the real name of I'm A Celebrity 2025 contestant Angry Ginge and the hilarious story behind his online alias. Find out more about the social media star.
O2, EE, Virgin Media confirm 2026 price rises
Millions of O2, EE and Virgin Media customers will see fixed price increases on their mobile and broadband bills from April 2026. Discover how much more you'll pay.
New Street Station media screens to return in 2026
Birmingham's iconic New Street Station media screens will be reactivated in 2026 after years of darkness. The Bullring owner confirms plans to restore the landmark displays.
New Street Station media screens to return in 2026
Birmingham's iconic New Street station LED screens, dark for years, will finally be reactivated in 2026. Discover the full story behind the revival of these city landmarks.
UK investment scams surge 55% amid crypto fraud wave
UK households lose £97.7m to investment scams, with crypto fraud rising 55%. Official data reveals social media's role. Learn how to protect your savings now.
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