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Two teenagers, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, have been jailed for five years and six months for a 2024 cyber-attack on Transport for London that disrupted services, breached millions of records, and forced 27,000 staff to reset passwords in person.
DVLA data show 7,381 stolen plate incidents were recorded last year, up 30% from the year before, with cloning up 53%. Officials warn of ghost plates and regulatory gaps as drivers face fines and penalties.
A Swansea University study finds warning labels on SUV adverts raise awareness of risks to pedestrians and cyclists but barely alter consumers’ intent to buy. The research suggests stronger interventions may be needed as SUVs dominate European sales and cities consider penalties.
Two teenagers have pleaded guilty to a 2024 cyber-attack on Transport for London that disrupted Oyster services and affected millions of customers. The defendants, linked to the Scattered Spider group, face sentencing in July after admitting conspiring to unauthorised acts against TfL’s systems and, in one case, additional charges relating to US healthcare firms.
A multi-country heatwave has pushed Europe to record temperatures, with the UK recording its hottest June day. Health alerts remain in place in parts of Europe as authorities warn of heat-related risks and disruptions to transport and daily life.