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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.

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.

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.

Ofcom probes Channel 4's 'Open House' sex show

UK media regulator Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Channel 4's controversial reality show 'Open House: The Great Sex Experiment' after receiving numerous complaints about its sexually explicit content and boundaries-pushing format.

Trump Accused of Hatch Act Breach in Shutdown

Former President Donald Trump faces fresh allegations of violating the Hatch Act after exploiting government shutdown negotiations for political campaigning, according to a bombshell watchdog report.

Iran bans UN nuclear inspectors in major escalation

Exclusive: Tehran bars senior UN nuclear watchdog inspectors, escalating a major confrontation with the West and jeopardising the 2015 deal. The IAEA condemns the 'disproportionate and unprecedented' move.

Tributes pour in for TV legend John Stapleton

Tributes pour in for the iconic broadcaster John Stapleton, celebrated for his decades on Watchdog, GMTV, and as a master of consumer journalism who revolutionised British television.

John Stapleton's son shares heartbreaking final moments

The son of beloved GMTV and Watchdog presenter John Stapleton has opened up about the broadcaster's poignant final days, revealing his father's immense pride in his family and his courageous battle with a short illness.

John Stapleton's Brave Final Interview On Terminal Cancer

In a profoundly moving and brave final interview, broadcasting legend John Stapleton discusses his terminal cancer diagnosis, reflects on his illustrious career alongside wife Lynn Faulds Wood, and shares his poignant thoughts on life and death.

Broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79

Tributes pour in for celebrated British broadcaster John Stapleton, who has died aged 79. The GMTV and Watchdog pioneer was known for his decades-spanning career in journalism and consumer affairs.

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