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.
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Starmer's Digital ID Cards: Revolution or Risk?
Labour's proposed digital ID cards spark fierce debate as experts warn of technical failures and privacy concerns. Discover why this digital transformation might be doomed from the start.
Facebook messages used as evidence in PA rape case
A Pennsylvania court case sees Facebook messages admitted as key evidence in a rape trial, raising crucial questions about digital privacy and legal admissibility in the modern age.
ANZ Banking App Crashes in Nationwide Outage
Thousands of ANZ customers across Australia were left stranded as both the mobile app and internet banking services crashed simultaneously, sparking fury and financial anxiety.
Lloyds Banking Group Hit by Major Service Outage
Thousands of UK banking customers were left stranded as Lloyds Banking Group services crashed, leaving accounts inaccessible and payments failing across multiple major banks.
Rubio got intelligence from Salvadoran surveillance firm
US Senator Marco Rubio received intelligence from controversial Salvadoran firm CECOT, raising serious questions about foreign influence and privacy rights in American politics.
Thousands march in London against digital ID cards
Central London witnessed massive demonstrations as protesters descended on Westminster to voice fierce opposition against the government's proposed digital identity cards, citing privacy concerns and state overreach.
HMRC gains power to seize money from bank accounts
HM Revenue & Customs gains controversial authority to recover tax debts directly from personal bank accounts without court orders, raising privacy and fairness concerns across Britain.
UK Banks Face Investor Backlash Over SVB Exposure
Standard Chartered and Barclays under pressure as shareholders demand transparency about potential contagion risks from US banking crisis
Niamh Algar: The Iris Affair exposes terrifying device surveillance
Channel 4's gripping new drama The Iris Affair, starring Niamh Algar, reveals how our personal devices are secretly listening to us - and the truth is more frightening than fiction.
NatWest student account chaos leaves thousands stranded
Exclusive investigation reveals how NatWest's system failures have trapped students in banking chaos, with frozen accounts and mounting financial stress across UK campuses.
Westpac tightens savings rules for younger customers
Major Australian bank Westpac introduces stricter conditions for younger customers seeking competitive savings rates, requiring regular deposits and balance growth to qualify.
Inside The Independent's VPN Testing Methodology
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
DVLA secretly opts drivers into NHS blood donor scheme
Millions of UK drivers are being automatically enrolled as potential NHS blood donors through their driving licence applications without explicit consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
India's Digital ID System Divides Nation
India's ambitious Aadhaar digital identity system faces growing scrutiny as millions report exclusion from essential services, creating a deep societal divide about technology's role in governance.
Digital ID: Costly 'White Elephant' Warning
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK's proposed digital identity system faces massive cost overruns and serious privacy concerns, with experts warning it could become another taxpayer-funded disaster.
Expert: US Economy Could Face Worst Crisis Since Great Depression
Prominent financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin expresses grave concerns about America's economic trajectory, drawing alarming parallels to the 1930s depression era amid current market uncertainties.
Labour's Digital ID Gender Choice Alarms MPs
Labour's proposed digital identity system faces backlash as MPs warn it could allow individuals to choose their gender without medical verification, raising concerns about privacy and security implications.
Lloyds Bank cuts 1,600 jobs in restructuring
Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to slash 1,600 jobs while creating 830 new roles in strategic restructuring. The changes affect multiple locations including Bristol and Edinburgh as the bank accelerates its digital transformation.
AI Reads Personality From Your Walk - Scottish Research
Groundbreaking research from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh reveals how artificial intelligence can accurately assess personality traits through gait analysis, raising important questions about privacy and technology ethics.
Ex-Partners Using Smart Devices for Spying
Shocking investigation reveals how smart home gadgets like Alexa and Ring are being weaponised in relationship breakdowns, with victims reporting surveillance and digital harassment through connected devices.
Digital ID required for pub pints? Ministers face backlash
Government plans for mandatory digital ID cards to buy alcohol and enter venues spark civil liberties concerns as critics warn of 'Orwellian' overreach in daily life.
Labour plans digital ID cards to transform UK identity verification
The Labour Party unveils ambitious plans for digital identity cards, promising to streamline services while raising privacy concerns. Yvette Cooper leads the charge on modernising UK security.
JP Morgan mandates biometric data for UK staff access
Banking giant JP Morgan requires all UK headquarters staff to share fingerprint and facial recognition data for building access, sparking privacy debates and union concerns.
Lloyds warns of bigger car finance scandal hit
Lloyds Banking Group reveals mounting financial pressure from the car finance mis-selling scandal, with provisions now expected to significantly exceed initial estimates as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Lloyds Bank Under FCA Investigation: Shares Drop
Lloyds Banking Group faces formal FCA investigation over potential regulatory breaches, sending shares plummeting as market confidence wavers.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon Issues Recession Warning
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on economic turbulence ahead, highlighting inflation pressures and geopolitical risks that could impact British businesses and households.
Sunak's ID Card Scheme Faces Fierce Civil Liberties Backlash
Rishi Sunak's controversial digital ID card scheme meets mounting opposition as critics warn of mission creep and threats to British freedoms. Political commentator Euan McColm sounds the alarm.
Metro Bank glitch leaves customers with missing money
Thousands of Metro Bank customers faced payment chaos and missing money as a major technical glitch crippled online and mobile banking services across the UK.
Metro Bank App Crash: Customers Locked Out of Accounts
Metro Bank customers left stranded as mobile app and online services crash for hours, with frustrated users unable to access their money or make payments during widespread outage.
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