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Emergency alerts are broadcast from mobile phone masts. Find out if your phone or tablet can receive alerts.
Mobile phone use to be banned during the school day, including at break times, new guidance recommends.
Your mobile phone or tablet may get an emergency alert if there’s a danger to life nearby. Alerts will tell you what you need to do to stay safe.
If your business pays the cost of an employee's mobile phone - what you must report to HMRC and what taxes and National Insurance are due
It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
Schools will receive new guidance on prohibiting mobile phone use during the school day.
Justice Secretary announces more prisoners will get in-cell phones to help maintain the family ties which can cut reoffending by 40%.
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