Lithuania urges citizens to build bomb shelters
Lithuania's civil protection agency issues stark warning for citizens to prepare bomb shelters as tensions with Russia escalate. Defence minister confirms preparations for potential conflict.
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DWP's New Fraud Powers: Bank Monitoring Explained
The Department for Work and Pensions gains sweeping new powers to monitor bank accounts in controversial anti-fraud measures. Here's what you need to know about the changes and their implications.
UK Councils Outlaw Shouting at Ponies as Antisocial Behaviour
New Public Space Protection Orders across rural Britain outlaw shouting, aggressive pony-stroking, and other activities deemed antisocial, sparking a debate on civil liberties and local authority powers.
Met Police Gave Harry Protection Despite Court Ruling
The Metropolitan Police furnished Prince Harry with personal protection during his recent London trip, despite his legal defeat over security arrangements. The decision reveals ongoing tensions between royal security protocols and private legal battles.
UK's Top Civil Engineering Universities 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table ranks UK universities for civil engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects in this comprehensive guide for future engineers.
Civil Service Graduate Scheme Failing, Warns Report
A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.
Labour's Digital ID Cards Spark Fury from Liberty Groups
Labour's proposed digital ID scheme faces a fierce backlash from civil liberties groups, who warn it creates a 'golden database' of citizen information and threatens privacy rights. The plan is compared to a 'poll tax on privacy'.
Sainsbury's in hot water over secret facial recognition trial
Sainsbury's is under fire for secretly trialling live facial recognition technology at petrol stations across the UK, raising serious privacy concerns with customers and civil liberty groups.
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.
SNP's £150k 'Work From Home' Fat-Cat Sparks Fury
Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.
Qld MPs back police powers for instant DV orders
Queensland Parliament approves controversial legislation granting police authority to issue on-the-spot domestic violence protection orders, sparking intense debate over civil liberties and victim safety.
Council compared child CCTV to Hitler in docs - police investigating
Carmarthenshire Council faces police investigation after comparing child protection CCTV to Hitler's policies in official documents, sparking major privacy concerns.
Met Police payout over 'humiliating' lingerie photo probe
The Metropolitan Police has paid substantial damages to a mother after officers investigated an intimate lingerie photo sent to her partner, in a case branded 'appalling' by civil liberties groups.
Notting Hill Carnival Policing Row Erupts
As London's iconic Notting Hill Carnival concludes, a fierce debate erupts over the intense police presence, with community leaders and politicians questioning if heavy-handed tactics are stifling the celebration's spirit and threatening civil liberties.
Rayner's Work From Home Hypocrisy Exposed
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is under fire for criticising civil servants' 'work from home' strike while championing flexible working policies. The PCS union announces massive Whitehall walkouts over office return mandates.
Lawsuit: Trump DOJ Pushed Racial Profiling in Tennessee
A landmark lawsuit claims the Trump-era Justice Department pressured Tennessee police to arrest Hispanic drivers for minor offences, a policy allegedly designed to boost immigration enforcement.
US Justice Dept probes Trump Georgia election interference claims
The US Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into allegations of attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Fulton County, Georgia.
DOJ Sues Trump Over Epstein Flight Logs
The US Justice Department has launched a major civil lawsuit against Donald Trump, demanding the disclosure of flight logs and passenger manifests from his private jet, which was allegedly used by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This legal action intensifie
Trump's Plan to Federalise US Cities Sparks Outrage
Ex-President Donald Trump's radical proposal to deploy the US military on American soil, specifically targeting cities like New York, raises profound constitutional and civil liberty concerns. This analysis delves into the implications of such an unpreced
Met Police Fury Over Jury Rights Protest Arrests
The Metropolitan Police is under fire after arresting peaceful protesters outside the Old Bailey for informing the public about their full legal rights as jurors. The move, condemned by MPs and civil liberties groups, raises serious questions about freedo
SPF in Makeup: Why It's Not Enough Sun Protection
Discover the truth about SPF in your foundation and makeup. Dermatologists reveal why it's not enough for full sun protection and how to properly shield your skin from harmful UV rays.
Trump's Plan to Purge US Federal Workforce Revealed
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's sweeping plans to dismantle the US civil service, purge thousands of federal employees, and fast-track a controversial deregulation agenda, sparking fears of a constitutional crisis.
Trump's Radical Plan to Deploy National Guard in DC Revealed
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal Donald Trump's controversial strategy to deploy a massive federalised police and National Guard presence in Washington D.C. to combat crime, a move critics label as authoritarian and a threat to civil liberties.
Appeals Court Dismisses $454M Trump Fraud Case
A New York appeals court has dismissed the $454 million fraud case against Donald Trump, a significant legal victory for the former President that halts the asset seizure threat from Letitia James.
Trump's $454m Fraud Bond Slashed to $175m in Court Win
A New York appeals court delivers a stunning financial reprieve for Donald Trump, drastically reducing his bond requirement in a civil fraud case and pausing sanctions against his sons.
Met Police Expands Live Facial Recognition in London
The Metropolitan Police is significantly expanding its use of live facial recognition technology on London's streets, aiming to tackle serious crime but raising major concerns from civil liberty groups over privacy and accuracy.
Man wins £13k after wrongful arrest for silent prayer
Thames Valley Police pays substantial compensation to Graham Smith, a charity volunteer falsely arrested for praying silently in his mind near an abortion facility, in a landmark case for freedom of thought.
Holidaymaker's £100 parking fine becomes £1,700 nightmare
A tourist's dream holiday in Cornwall turned into a financial nightmare after a disputed parking fine from a private firm spiralled into a £1,700 court battle. Discover how a common mistake led to a devastating legal loophole.
Christian Group Demands Ban on Civil Service Pride Lanyards
Exclusive: The Christian Institute faces a major backlash after demanding a ban on Civil Service Pride lanyards, accusing the government of 'virtue signalling' and triggering a fierce debate on LGBTQ+ inclusion in Whitehall.
Govt Uses Suffragettes to Justify Protest Crackdown
Ministers are invoking the legacy of the Suffragettes to justify draconian new laws that would criminalise the very tactics they used. This political stunt is a dangerous rewriting of history that threatens the right to protest itself.
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