Owen Flowers (18) and Thalha Jubair (20) received 5.5-year prison sentences for a 2024 cyber-attack on Transport For London (TfL). The hack, carried out as part of the Scattered Spider collective, disrupted services, stole millions of customer data, and cost TfL £39m.
Owen Flowers (18) and Thalha Jubair (20) pleaded guilty to the 2024 cyber-attack on Transport for London (TfL), which disrupted services and affected millions of people's data. Both had extensive cyber-offending histories, raising questions about intervention effectiveness and the need for stronger legal powers.
Canned cocktails have seen a massive boom in the UK, with sales tripling since 2020, driven by convenience, affordability, and an aspirational image. Once seen as uncouth, they are now a popular choice, particularly among middle-class women, despite public health concerns and past moral panics over similar drinks.
Waymo is testing self-driving cars in London, facing challenges but offering potential independence for people with disabilities. Concerns include surveillance, job losses for drivers, and safety, though data suggests AVs may be safer than human drivers. Regulation and disabled people's inclusion in the conversation are crucial.
Two British members of the Scattered Spider hacking group, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, pleaded guilty to a cyber-attack on Transport for London that cost £39m and affected 10 million people. The attack disrupted services and led to customer data theft.
A London Underground drivers' strike on Thursday disrupted transport in the capital, with no service expected on several lines. The RMT union is striking over a proposed four-day working week, while the rival Aslef union supports the change. TfL reported significant delays but noted that many services still ran.
A London Underground drivers' strike over a four-day working week has caused further transport disruption in the capital. TfL reported severe delays on several lines, with no service expected on others. While some services ran normally, buses were crowded. Talks are expected next week.
A London Underground drivers' strike by the RMT union is scheduled for Thursday, causing further transport disruption. The dispute centers on the introduction of a four-day working week, which TfL is proposing voluntarily. While some lines will see no service, others will operate with reduced schedules.
London's Tube services were severely disrupted on Tuesday due to a strike by RMT Union members over plans for a 35-hour, four-day week. Passengers faced delays, suspensions, and increased reliance on buses and taxis, while tourists were caught unaware. Mayor Sadiq Khan urged talks between RMT and TfL.
London commuters face potential disruption as a deadline for a Tube strike approaches. The RMT union is in negotiations with Transport for London (TfL) over pay, working conditions, and staffing levels. Talks have so far yielded no agreement, leaving millions uncertain about travel.
London faces four days of Tube strikes from May 19-22 and June 16-19 due to a dispute over a voluntary four-day working week. RMT union opposes the plan citing safety concerns, while ASLEF members reportedly accepted it. Disruption expected across the network, with alternative transport advised.
London Underground drivers will strike for four days from midday Tuesday 21 April, with the Piccadilly, Waterloo & City and Circle lines expected to have no service. Just under half of tube drivers in the RMT union will strike, while Aslef members continue working. The dispute centres on TfL's offer of a voluntary four-day week, which Aslef supports but RMT opposes. Services will be significantly reduced Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with morning services delayed until 7.30am on Wednesday and Friday.
