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Met Police officer Tasered Afghan man - watchdog probe

A Metropolitan Police officer deployed a Taser on an Afghan national during a Uxbridge shop incident, prompting an independent investigation by the police watchdog over potential excessive force concerns.

Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt

Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.

Police racism probe after Walsall rape arrest remarks

West Midlands Police have launched an internal investigation after an officer was recorded making a racist comment during the arrest of a 23-year-old man in Walsall on suspicion of rape, sparking widespread condemnation.

Met Police stop David Lammy in controversial incident

London's Metropolitan Police confirms officers from Essex stopped David Lammy's vehicle in what the Labour MP called a 'disturbing' incident, raising fresh questions about police conduct and racial profiling in the capital.

NHS Doctor Investigated Over Hamas Comments

A senior NHS doctor faces investigation after appearing to celebrate Hamas's October 7 attacks and refusing to condemn the terrorist organisation during a public meeting

FCA Under Fire Over Soaring Consumer Complaints

The Financial Conduct Authority faces mounting criticism as consumer complaints against financial firms skyrocket, revealing serious gaps in investor protection and regulatory oversight.

Liverpool players' Frankfurt snub sparks outrage

Liverpool FC faces embarrassment as key players refuse post-match duties after Frankfurt thrashing, leaving supporters and pundits questioning team mentality and professionalism.

Teacher banned for life over Muslim pupil comments

A UK teacher has been permanently barred from the profession after making inappropriate comments about a Muslim student's appearance and referencing Iran's strict dress code laws during a classroom discussion.

Queensland official sacked over misconduct claims

Exclusive: Craig Servin, a senior Queensland government official, has been dismissed following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a junior female colleague during an overseas government trip, sparking an internal investigation.

NHS doctor tribunal over Palestinian fighters praise

A senior NHS doctor is under investigation for alleged antisemitism after publicly praising Palestinian militants. The medical tribunal examines whether his comments breached professional standards.

SNP MP confronts Tory over antisemitic content sharing

Senior SNP MP Pete Wishart challenges Conservative Bob Blackman in Parliament over sharing content from notorious antisemitic figure, sparking heated debate about MP conduct and social media responsibility.

Lloyds Bank Faces FCA Motor Finance Probe

The Financial Conduct Authority launches investigation into Lloyds Banking Group's motor finance practices, potentially impacting millions of customers and leading to significant compensation claims.

Police officers face misconduct hearing over custody death

Two Staffordshire Police officers will face misconduct proceedings following the death of a 34-year-old man in custody, as the Independent Office for Police Conduct concludes its investigation into the tragic incident.

Arizona lawmaker's hot mic weight comments spark outrage

Republican Representative Joseph Chaplik faces backlash after being caught on live microphone making derogatory comments about a woman's weight during legislative session, then attempting to play the victim when confronted.

Lloyds faces FCA probe over motor finance practices

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a formal investigation into Lloyds Banking Group's motor finance lending practices, raising concerns about potential customer harm in the lucrative car finance market.

NHS doctor faces second tribunal over Hamas posts

A senior NHS doctor is under investigation for the second time by the General Medical Council over social media comments regarding the October 7th Hamas attacks, raising questions about free speech in the medical profession.

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