HMRC's 'tolerable risk' in child benefit scandal exposed
Internal documents show HMRC accepted harming families in anti-fraud drive. Senior officials face Treasury committee grilling over suspended payments. Read the full investigation.
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HMRC's 'tolerable risk' in child benefit suspensions exposed
Internal documents show HMRC accepted a 'tolerable' risk of wrongly stopping child benefits. Senior officials face a Treasury committee grilling over the flawed anti-fraud drive.
Australia's Privacy Watchdog Launches Data Compliance Sweep
Australian privacy regulator targets estate agents, pubs and car dealers over personal data collection. Businesses face fines up to $66,000 for non-compliance.
Small boat crossings rise 13% in 2025, girl among dead
Home Office data reveals 41,474 people crossed the Channel in small boats in 2025, a 13% rise. Read the full analysis of the figures and the government's new crackdown.
Police abandon four crimes per minute, charge rate just 7.6%
New data reveals police in England and Wales close 2 million cases yearly without finding a suspect. With a charge rate of just 7.6%, Home Secretary plans a major force shake-up. Read the full analysis.
Facial recognition tech fails on Black and Asian faces
A UK watchdog reveals Home Office facial recognition technology has significant accuracy issues with Black and Asian subjects, raising urgent bias and discrimination concerns. Read the full investigation.
Major Gaps in UK Migration Statistics Revealed
A new report exposes critical gaps in UK migration data, leaving ministers unable to track illegal migrants or human rights claims. Discover the findings and the government's new reforms.
UK Migration Data 'Full of Holes', Report Finds
A major report reveals critical gaps in UK migration data, leaving policymakers and the public unable to assess immigration's true impact. Experts warn this fuels misinformation and hinders reform.
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT user data exposed in breach
OpenAI reveals ChatGPT user data compromised in third-party security breach. Names, emails, and location data exposed. No chat content or passwords affected. Stay informed about your data security.
Asylum seeker hotel numbers rise 13% in three months
New data reveals a 13% surge in asylum seekers housed in UK hotels, reaching 36,273. Labour pledges to end the practice by 2029. Discover the latest figures and political responses.
Civil liberties groups demand inquiry into UK data watchdog
Dozens of civil liberties groups and legal experts call for parliamentary inquiry into the ICO, citing a 'collapse in enforcement activity' following the serious Afghan data breach scandal.
HMRC wrongly strips child benefit from thousands
HMRC faces scrutiny after using faulty Home Office data to wrongly remove child benefit from nearly 4,000 parents. Treasury committee demands answers over 'costly error'.
23,500 families lose child benefit in data error
Thousands of UK families had child benefit suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data. An MP demands an urgent inquiry into the anti-fraud crackdown failures. Read the full story.
ONS cuts reports by 10% to improve data quality
The UK's Office for National Statistics will reduce its publications by 10% in 2026 to prioritise core data reliability amid Treasury concerns. Discover how this affects economic policymaking.
Far-right extremists outnumber Islamists in Prevent referrals
Exclusive data reveals a dramatic shift in UK terrorism threats as far-right extremists surpass Islamist cases in Prevent referrals for the first time, signalling changing security landscape.
Home Office secretly flags thousands as potential groomers
Exclusive investigation reveals Home Office's controversial algorithm automatically marking individuals as potential child groomers without their knowledge, raising serious civil liberties concerns.
Afghan Interpreter Data Breach in UK Government Security Scandal
Sensitive information about Afghan citizens who worked with British forces has been accidentally leaked by the UK government, prompting an urgent investigation into data protection failures.
England's COVID data crisis: critical gaps exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals alarming gaps in England's public health data collection, hampering pandemic response and future planning as key metrics go unrecorded.
Work From Home vs Office: The Productivity Truth
New research reveals surprising truths about remote work productivity versus traditional office environments, challenging long-held assumptions about where we work best.
Dunelm stylist reveals budget home transformation secrets
Professional show home installer shares exclusive interior design secrets and money-saving tips that can elevate any UK home without breaking the bank.
Diane Abbott's mother targeted in government data leak
Shock revelations emerge as Bridget Phillipson confirms Home Office shared personal information about Diane Abbott's elderly mother, raising serious data protection concerns.
Children as young as 14 in terrorism arrests
Exclusive Home Office data reveals children are being arrested for terrorism offences across England and Wales, with security services warning of increasing online radicalisation threats targeting young people.
Dunelm's £12 Home Decor Ranges Transform Spaces
Discover Dunelm's incredible £12 home decor collections that deliver designer style without the luxury price tag. Perfect for budget-friendly home transformations.
Home Bargains' £10 Home Accessory Flying Off Shelves
Shoppers are racing to Home Bargains for a stunning £10 home accessory that's transforming living spaces across the UK. Discover the budget-friendly decor piece everyone's talking about.
Dunelm's £22 accessory transforming UK homes
Discover how Dunelm's affordable £22 home accessory is creating waves across UK households with its stunning transformation capabilities and incredible value.
Met Police data sharing with Home Office sparks Muslim community fears
Exclusive investigation reveals controversial data sharing practices between Metropolitan Police and Immigration Enforcement, raising serious concerns about community trust and racial profiling.
Rise in UK babies given extremist-associated names
Exclusive Home Office data shows a significant increase in British children being given names associated with Islamist extremism, raising security concerns amid growing terror threats.
Antisemitic crimes surge 147% across UK
Exclusive Home Office data reveals a shocking 147% increase in antisemitic offences across England and Wales, with London's Jewish community bearing the heaviest burden amid escalating tensions.
HMRC Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Taxpayers' Details
A serious data breach at HM Revenue and Customs has compromised confidential information of thousands of taxpayers, sparking urgent investigations and raising serious questions about government data security protocols.
Smart Home Devices Spying on You? Shocking UK Privacy Study
Groundbreaking research from the University of Warwick exposes severe privacy flaws in popular smart home devices. Discover which gadgets are collecting your most intimate data and how to protect your digital life from corporate surveillance.
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