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Met Police re-vets 300 officers over missed checks

The Metropolitan Police has launched an urgent review after discovering that hundreds of new recruits may have been hired without undergoing essential security vetting, raising serious concerns about force integrity.

EU Enforces Strict Brexit Food Import Rules on UK

Post-Brexit trade tensions escalate as the EU confirms UK food imports will be subject to full third-country checks, rejecting British pleas for a youth mobility concession. Discover how this impacts prices, supply chains, and the future of UK-EU relation

Warren's Bill: Ban Credit Checks for Hiring

US Senator Elizabeth Warren launches a groundbreaking bill to outlaw the use of credit reports in hiring, aiming to break the poverty cycle and create a fairer job market for millions of Americans.

ICE conducts immigration checks at Bad Bunny concert

US immigration officials conducted checks outside a Bad Bunny concert in Washington, sparking outrage and allegations of racial profiling. The incident raises serious questions about enforcement tactics at cultural events.

Racing Chiefs Confront MPs Over Gambling Reform Threat

Leading figures from British horse racing, including Jockey Club chief Nevin Truesdale, confront MPs over dire financial threats posed by proposed gambling affordability checks. The industry warns of a potential £250 million loss and 4,000 job cuts.

New EU Entry/Exit System: A Guide for UK Travellers

Everything you need to know about the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES). Learn how automated border checks will affect your travel to Europe from the UK, what data is collected, and how to prepare for the October 2024 rollout.

UK Plans Mandatory ID Cards for All Migrants

Exclusive: Ministers consider mandatory biometric IDs for all migrants in the UK, sparking fierce debate over efficacy and civil liberties. Could this be the solution to the Channel crisis?

Sainsbury's trials 'Orwellian' facial recognition tech

Sainsbury's is trialling controversial facial recognition cameras at its petrol stations, sparking a major backlash from privacy campaigners who warn it's a step towards a dystopian surveillance state.

AI Spy Cameras Secretly Tracking UK Citizens

An investigation reveals how AI-powered surveillance cameras are proliferating across UK streets, tracking citizens' movements and behaviours without explicit consent, raising urgent questions about privacy and civil liberties.

TSA Rolls Out Touchless Facial Recognition at Airports

The TSA is dramatically accelerating its PreCheck overhaul, deploying touchless facial recognition technology to create faster, more secure passenger processing. Discover how this biometric revolution will change the way you fly.

EU Border Chaos: 14-Hour Airport Queues Threaten Summer Holidays

British travellers face potential summer holiday chaos as new EU border checks are set to cause major delays at airports across Europe. The Entry/Exit System (EES) could create queues of up to 14 hours, with experts warning of 'significant disruption' for

Selfie Scam: Fraudsters Exploit NAB's Facial Recognition

Exclusive: A sophisticated criminal syndicate exploited a major flaw in National Australia Bank's 'selfie' identity verification, stealing over $1.5 million in a high-tech fraud that raises serious questions about biometric security.

Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws

Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.

UK Poker Sites Face Major Regulatory Crackdown

Exclusive: The UK gambling landscape is set for its biggest shake-up in years. Discover how new government regulations will impact online poker sites, enforce stricter affordability checks, and what it means for players across the nation.

Facial Recognition Flags 10,000 Weekly in UK Retail Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals facial recognition cameras in UK retail stores are identifying a staggering 10,000 potential offenders each week, highlighting the escalating shoplifting epidemic crippling British retailers.

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