Across the Mobile Ecosystem Forum’s (MEF) events, research and member dialogues, one theme stood out in 2025: mobile is being rebuilt around trust, automation and richer user experiences. In 2026, these trends will deepen, changing how networks are exposed, how brands engage customers, and how people pay, prove their identity and stay safe.

Teesside University is working with the UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) on an ambitious project to explore how nuclear energy can do more than generate electricity, by co-producing hydrogen, synthetic fuels, and heat for industrial and domestic applications.

Brits should have their wits about them this festive shopping season, with cybercriminals looking to get hold of the most in-demand items this Christmas.

In the shadowy world of cybercrime, the battlefield is digital, the weapons are psychological, and the targets - increasingly - are us. From rogue hackers to state-sponsored actors, the tactics are evolving. Gone are the days of clumsy spam emails from imaginary princes.

Figures from police forces across the UK have revealed a national surge in mobile phone thefts, with more than 225 devices stolen every day. The data, which was obtained through Freedom of Information requests, shows there were at least 83,900 phone theft offences recorded in the 12 months to July 2024 — almost double the five years previously.

It’s reported that more than 7 in 10 people sleep with their phones next to them (71%), an alarming dependency that carries risks.2 With this in mind, Martin Seeley, Senior Sleep Expert at MattressNextDay, has revealed the hidden health risks of sleeping next to your phone and spoke to Dr. Hana Patel to find out if phones really do cause cancer.

In June 2025 there was a major data leak, exposing 16 billion login credentials linked to platforms such as Apple, Facebook, and Google. This underscored the growing inadequacy of the old password-based security. This extraordinarily large leak, compiled from various infostealer attacks over time, highlights a persistent vulnerability that cybercriminals are only too eager to exploit.

After an explosive start, things have slowed down for Threads, but two years on since the launch of Meta’s version of microblogging, Threads is an undeniably strong business. While it has not yet surpassed X in terms of reach, its monetisation strategy may have already outpaced the well-established Twitter/X platform.

Many people view Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the greatest thing since sliced bread. However, even sliced bread has its detractors (highly processed ingredients for starters), and there are plenty of folk far from keen to embrace AI.

The Castle Howard Foundation (“CHF”) has been successful in its application to the Community Energy Fund for a grant to conduct detailed feasibility work into a geothermal system to decarbonise the heating of all the properties in the village of Coneysthorpe. The grant has been awarded alongside match-funding by Third Energy (a local energy company) and Castle Howard Estate Limited.

According to research from Lloyds Bank, driving lesson and test scams have skyrocketed by 92% in the last six months. Nationwide searches for ‘driving lessons’ have also risen by 1,207% in the last seven days, highlighting the growing need for caution before booking.

As most UK mobile operators prepare to raise their prices this April, SIM-only mobile provider spusu, which joined the UK market in 2023, has committed to protecting its customers from mid-contract price increases. As a result, the company has announced the continuation of its price freeze throughout 2025. This applies to both new and existing customers of its SIM-only plans.

Use of technology such as prehospital video triage (PVT) could transform stroke care and boost survival rates of the UK’s fourth leading cause of death, according to the Stroke Association’s new report which comes ahead of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan. The Stroke Association has launched its report called Unlocking potential: a bold vision for stroke care in England.

In January 2025, rapper Stormzy was banned from driving for nine months after being caught using his phone at the wheel. Although drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a crash while using their phone, many still find the distraction all too tempting. In this article, SIM-only mobile provider spusu offers its advice for a safer driving experience.

Buying a refurbished smartphone can be a budget-friendly choice for upgrading your device while being kind to the environment. Doing a little research helps to ensure you’re getting a device that’s reliable and worth the investment. Shing Pang, CEO of Mobile Federation has provided a comprehensive guide on what to consider when purchasing a refurbished device.

Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.

Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.

Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.

Chronic hepatitis C infections have fallen in people who inject drugs in the last 6 years.

Only the cleverest and most determined problem-solvers can quickly crack these tricky, technology themed brainteasers, created by the global engineering experts at RS. On average it takes just under one minute to solve both puzzles, which were designed specifically for World Computer Literacy Day, which is on 2nd December.

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In October 2024, a Labour MP introduced the Safer Phones Bill with the aim to protect children from the negative impacts of excessive screen time and addictive mobile apps. However, parliamentary procedures mean that, even if it’s passed, the new regulations may take years to come into effect.

Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved an adapted version of the Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron JN.1 COVID-19 subvariant.

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), an estimated 847,000 children experienced bullying online in the last year. Anti-bullying Week, taking place between November 11 and 15, aims to raise awareness of bullying in both physical and digital spaces, and to highlight ways of preventing it.