DWP's New Bank Account Surveillance Powers Explained
Exclusive: The DWP gains sweeping new authority to monitor bank accounts in real-time as part of a major benefits fraud prevention initiative, raising privacy concerns among campaigners.
Exclusive: The DWP gains sweeping new authority to monitor bank accounts in real-time as part of a major benefits fraud prevention initiative, raising privacy concerns among campaigners.
Britain sends small specialist team to support international monitoring efforts in Gaza as ceasefire holds amid ongoing regional tensions.
New research reveals a dramatic shift in drinking habits among young Britons, with over a quarter now teetotal and alcohol consumption plummeting to record lows.
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A US federal court has halted Donald Trump's controversial plan to deploy National Guard troops for election monitoring in Portland, citing constitutional concerns in a groundbreaking decision.
Government officials can now secretly check bank accounts of benefit claimants without suspicion in controversial new anti-fraud measures that have raised serious privacy concerns.
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New research reveals how insurance companies are using fitness tracker data to set premiums, with your resting heart rate potentially impacting your wallet.
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The European Space Agency is monitoring asteroid 2025 TF, a building-sized object making a close but safe pass by Earth this week. Discover what makes this near-Earth object significant.
New research reveals Britain's complex relationship with alcohol, from lockdown drinking surges to evolving social attitudes. Discover the sobering statistics shaping our national drinking culture.
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The Department for Work and Pensions now has unprecedented authority to monitor state pension recipients' bank accounts for fraud. Discover how these new surveillance powers could affect millions of pensioners across the UK.
Major reforms to alcohol strength regulations could see beer, wine and spirits become more potent as UK government aims to boost business and consumer choice.
Hurricane Agatha strikes Mexico's Pacific coast as first named storm of 2024 season, bringing destructive winds and torrential rains to Oaxaca region with Miami monitoring Atlantic developments.
The World Health Organisation has withdrawn its contentious alcohol reduction campaign following criticism from UK health officials who questioned the scientific evidence behind the initiative.
A British man's shocking story of how his 'normal' drinking habits led to near-fatal liver cirrhosis at just 54, with a crucial warning from doctors about alcohol consumption.
Beijing extends its controversial surveillance network to world's highest peak, installing cameras that monitor both Chinese and Nepalese sides of Everest amid growing geopolitical tensions.
A secondary school in Bury faces backlash after implementing a digital pass system limiting students' toilet breaks, raising concerns about health and privacy.
The National Hurricane Centre in Miami has detected Tropical Storm Aletta forming in the Pacific Ocean, marking an unusually early start to the hurricane season with potential implications for global weather patterns.
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Groundbreaking UK research discovers children with lower cognitive test scores face significantly higher risk of developing alcohol-related problems as adults, including dependency and dangerous behaviours.
Groundbreaking new technology enables unprecedented detection of earthquakes, volcanic activity and other geological phenomena, potentially revolutionising disaster preparedness worldwide.
Florida couple Jennifer Powers and Howard Rubin face house arrest with electronic monitoring after their controversial 'sex dungeon' property sparked legal battles and neighbourhood outrage.
Authorities in Oujda detain social media users accused of organising anti-government demonstrations through popular platforms, raising digital rights concerns.