CMA launches pricing probe into 8 major UK companies
The UK's competition watchdog investigates eight major firms, including Gold's Gym and Wayfair, over online pricing and sales practices. Discover if your consumer rights are being protected.
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Online Retailers Probed Over Misleading Pricing
UK competition watchdog investigates major online retailers for potentially misleading pricing practices. Are you paying more than you should? Find out here.
Labour's £400m Rail Plan Could Hike Passenger Fares
Exclusive: A government impact assessment reveals Labour's rail renationalisation may cost over £400m, with passengers potentially facing higher fares to cover the bill.
Rightmove faces £1bn claim over estate agent fees
Property portal Rightmove is hit with a £1bn legal claim alleging unfair fees. Thousands of UK estate agents could be represented. Discover the details.
Sandilands Faces Regulator Scrutiny Over Radio Show
Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands under investigation by regulators after controversial broadcast. Discover the full story behind the media storm.
UN watchdog cannot verify Iran's uranium stockpile
The IAEA has been unable to inspect Iran's near-weapons grade uranium since June. The stockpile could potentially yield multiple nuclear bombs, raising urgent non-proliferation concerns.
Reeves faces watchdog over Labour tax cut U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Budget watchdog scrutiny as Labour considers breaking manifesto pledge with potential 2p income tax cut, sparking political firestorm.
Farage Under Investigation Over Campaign Donations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under investigation by Parliament's standards watchdog over undeclared campaign donations, raising questions about financial transparency in British politics.
Court rejects MP Liam Byrne's standards appeal
Former Minister Liam Byrne faces political setback as Court of Appeal rejects bid to overturn parliamentary standards ruling, raising questions about MP conduct and accountability.
Santander Faces UK Government Crackdown Over Spanish Control
Santander UK confronts potential government intervention as Spanish financial watchdog seeks unprecedented control over British banking operations, raising sovereignty concerns.
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.
UK watchdog probes Greencore-Bakkavor merger
The Competition and Markets Authority launches in-depth investigation into proposed £1.7bn merger between food manufacturing giants Greencore and Bakkavor, citing serious competition concerns.
Police misconduct rules 'too lenient' on use of force
A damning report reveals police officers in England and Wales can avoid serious consequences for excessive force under current misconduct rules, raising urgent concerns about accountability.
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.
Trump whistleblower nominee withdraws after GOP pushback
In an unprecedented move, Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead a key government watchdog office has withdrawn following significant Republican opposition, marking a rare break in party unity.
AI Chatbots Exposed: Biased Election Advice Revealed
Groundbreaking investigation reveals major AI chatbots deliver unreliable and biased political guidance, raising alarms about their use in democratic processes ahead of elections.
Big Brother flooded with Ofcom complaints over bedroom scene
ITV's Big Brother reboot faces viewer backlash as intimate bedroom behaviour between contestants sparks hundreds of formal complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom.
US Consumer Watchdog Defies Shutdown Threat with Hiring Spree
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accelerates hiring for nearly 200 positions as political battle over funding threatens agency operations. Exclusive insight into the controversial expansion.
Watchdog warns against transgender school guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued a formal warning over Bridget Phillipson's transgender guidance for schools, citing significant legal concerns and potential breaches of equality law.
GMP failed to protect Jewish BBC journalist from death threats
Exclusive: Police watchdog launches investigation as Jewish BBC reporter receives death threats while GMP admits security lapse in Manchester city centre incident.
Domestic abuse in most family court cases - watchdog
A landmark investigation exposes that domestic abuse allegations feature in most family court proceedings in England and Wales, raising urgent questions about victim protection and legal system pressures.
UK Scraps Ministerial Jobs Watchdog ACOBA
The UK government has abolished ACOBA, the watchdog regulating post-ministerial jobs, in a sweeping ethics reform that raises concerns about transparency and the 'revolving door' between politics and business.
Cabinet Office chief investigated over Microsoft role
The government's ethics watchdog is investigating Cabinet Office chief Simon Case after he sought approval to join Microsoft while still serving in Whitehall, raising serious questions about the revolving door between public service and big tech.
Boris Johnson investigated over Saudi Arabia trip
The former Prime Minister is under investigation by ACOBA for failing to seek approval before accepting a speaking engagement in Riyadh, raising fresh questions about post-government conduct.
Boris Johnson breached rules on government contacts
Former PM breached rules designed to prevent abuse of official connections for personal gain, according to ethics investigation that raises fresh questions about post-government conduct.
Wiltshire Police: 46 Self-Referrals to Watchdog
Exclusive investigation reveals Wiltshire Police referred themselves to watchdog 46 times in five years, raising serious questions about force standards and accountability.
NSW constitutional crisis over 120-year-old law
A dramatic constitutional showdown has unfolded in New South Wales as Chris Minns' chief of staff refuses to comply with a parliamentary order, invoking legal privilege and sparking a major political confrontation.
Police watchdog investigates GMP over families treatment
The IOPC has initiated a sweeping investigation into how GMP handles bereaved families after multiple serious complaints revealed systemic failures in communication and support.
Police watchdog probes GMP's treatment of bereaved families
The IOPC has initiated a comprehensive investigation into how GMP handles interactions with families who have lost loved ones following police contact, after multiple serious concerns were raised.
Reality TV show faces record 91,890 Ofcom complaints
A single reality television episode has sparked unprecedented viewer outrage, generating nearly half of all complaints about the most controversial TV programme in half a decade according to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom.
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