On 24th February 2025, Virgin Media customers across the UK faced a partial broadband outage due to a routing issue within the provider's network, lasting approximately two hours and affecting remote workers and businesses reliant on cloud services.
Virgin Media is set to upgrade its UK broadband network to full fibre using XGS-PON technology, aiming for completion by 2028. The upgrade promises symmetrical speeds up to 2Gbps, with a rollout starting in March 2025.
The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings for wind and rain across the UK, with significant impacts expected including flooding, travel disruption, and potential danger to life.
BT's email services experienced a significant outage on Saturday morning, affecting thousands of customers across the UK. The issue, which began at 05:00 GMT, was resolved by 14:00 GMT, with BT apologising for the inconvenience caused. The outage specifically impacted email services, while other BT services remained unaffected.
A single UK ticket-holder has won the £65 million EuroMillions jackpot in the Valentine's Day draw. The winning numbers were 04, 14, 31, 36, and 38, with Lucky Stars 03 and 10. Additionally, 14 UK players each won £1 million in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw.
A widespread BT email outage affected thousands of UK customers, causing frustration and criticism over lack of communication from BT. The company acknowledged the issue and suggested a temporary workaround.
On 15 February 2025, BT email services experienced a significant outage, affecting thousands of customers across the UK. The issue, which began at 05:00 GMT, led to widespread frustration and over 5,000 complaints. BT resolved the problem by 14:00 GMT, apologising for the inconvenience caused.
A yellow weather warning for snow, ice, and freezing rain has been issued for parts of the UK, particularly affecting northern England this weekend. The Met Office warns of hazardous conditions and advises caution.
The UK is preparing for a rare weather event this weekend, with freezing rain, snow, and ice expected to cause hazardous conditions, particularly in northern England, Scotland, and parts of Wales.
A Nigerian woman, after eight failed asylum attempts in the UK, was granted the right to remain after joining the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a group banned in Nigeria. The decision has sparked debate over UK immigration policies.