Virgin Media O2 users are being cautioned about a recent email scam circulating in the UK following the closure of O2's 3G mobile platform earlier this year. Although the majority of O2 customers are unaffected by the transition to 4G and 5G services, scammers are trying to exploit the situation.
The fraudulent emails, appearing legitimate with official branding, prompt users to upgrade their SIM cards under the guise of a network enhancement. Virgin Media O2 emphasizes that these emails are not from the network and should be disregarded. Recipients are advised not to click on any links, respond, but instead delete the emails promptly. Any suspicious emails...
Almost 40,000 retired miners are set to receive a £100 weekly pension increase beginning today, marking a significant 41% boost in payments. This development follows persistent calls for surplus funds in the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) to be distributed among its members.
The announcement was made after Chancellor Rachel Reeves disclosed during the Budget that the government had transferred the £2.3 billion reserve, which had been held by the government since 1994, back to the BCSSS beneficiaries. In her Budget speech, Reeves stated the decision to transfer the investment reserve fund to ensure fair treatment for former coal industry workers in their retirement.
Impacted individuals will...
Serious concerns have emerged following the tragic deaths of two parents in a scalding hot bath after celebrating their daughter's fourth birthday. Jeferson Luiz...
Just before departing for India, the pilot on a British Airways flight took on the role of the Commons Speaker to introduce a special guest. Using the familiar "Order, order, order" phrase, he addressed the passengers.
Moments later, the voice...
Thousands of individuals with illnesses or disabilities are set to receive assistance in finding employment as part of a significant initiative to embed job advisors in GP practices.
Pat McFadden, the Secretary for Work and Pensions, has committed to supporting...
Almost 40,000 retired miners are set to receive a £100 weekly pension increase beginning today, marking a significant 41% boost in payments. This development follows persistent calls for surplus funds in the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) to...
HMRC has decided to reduce the interest rate on overdue tax payments following the recent decrease in the Bank of England's base rate. The Bank of England has lowered its base rate from 4% to 3.75%, benefiting numerous borrowers...
Jake Paul's promotional company has issued a statement following allegations against Gervonta Davis, Paul's scheduled opponent in an upcoming exhibition fight. The accusations against...
Almost 40,000 retired miners are set to receive a £100 weekly pension increase beginning today, marking a significant 41% boost in payments. This development follows persistent calls for surplus funds in the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) to...
HMRC has decided to reduce the interest rate on overdue tax payments following the recent decrease in the Bank of England's base rate. The Bank of England has lowered its base rate from 4% to 3.75%, benefiting numerous borrowers...
Millions of individuals are set to receive their benefit payments earlier this week from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Various benefits such as Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, and the state pension may be affected depending on...
Many retailers will be closed this Boxing Day, giving their staff a break during the Christmas period. While online shopping remains an option, major brands like Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Home Bargains, and Poundland will keep their doors shut. However,...
Tennis icon Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, has proposed significant changes to reduce the intensity of the sport, aiming to make it "less aggressive." Toni, 64, suggests that using smaller rackets could mitigate player injuries caused...
Jake Paul's promotional company has issued a statement following allegations against Gervonta Davis, Paul's scheduled opponent in an upcoming exhibition fight. The accusations against Davis include battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping by his ex-girlfriend.
The exhibition bout between Paul and...
Chris Eubank Jr is gearing up to settle his feud with Conor Benn in a highly anticipated rematch scheduled for this weekend, marking their second encounter in just seven months. Following Eubank Jr's victory over Benn in a hard-fought...
Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, has announced his intention to transition from professional tennis to golf after retiring from the tennis circuit last year. The 38-year-old, who briefly coached Novak Djokovic, is now dedicated to enhancing his golf...
Tennis icon Novak Djokovic has addressed concerns surrounding Jannik Sinner's doping case and subsequent suspension at the beginning of 2025. Sinner, the Italian tennis star, accepted a three-month ban after testing positive twice in 2024.
Initially, Sinner escaped punishment as...
Anthony Joshua is keeping his fans in suspense about his boxing comeback, with the decision likely to be revealed just 48 hours before the fight. Following his knockout defeat by Daniel Dubois last September, Joshua is eyeing a warm-up...
Former Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan has expressed his belief that England's success in the upcoming Ashes tour to Australia hinges on all-rounder Ben Stokes managing his workload effectively.
Stokes was absent from the fifth Test against India at The Oval...
Conor Benn acknowledges the possibility of being remembered as a defeated fighter. The 29-year-old is set to challenge his sole career loss by engaging in a rematch with Chris Eubank Jr, scheduled for Saturday night. Their initial intense encounter...