UK Supermarkets to Employ Facial Recognition to Combat Repeat Shoplifters Monday, July 20, 2026 facialrecognition shoplifting supermarkets retailsecurity auror privacy surveillance crimeprevention ukretail technology Supermarkets across the UK are preparing to introduce facial recognition technology at store entrances to identify and deter the most prolific and violent shoplifters. Retail chains including major names like M&S, Tesco, … Read More
Andy Burnham to Scrap Digital ID Scheme Following Massive Petition Sunday, July 19, 2026 andyburnham digitalid labourparty petition costofliving privacy publictrust datasecurity surveillance politics Andy Burnham, the incoming Prime Minister and new leader of the Labour Party, has announced plans to abandon the controversial digital ID scheme initiated under Sir Keir Starmer. This decision comes in the wake of a petition … Read More
Drone Surveillance Tackles Yobs and Car Cruisers at Merry Hill Centre Saturday, July 4, 2026 drone antisocial asb merryhill dudley surveillance police pspo carcruising enforcement Yobs and car cruisers at the Merry Hill Centre in Brierley Hill, Dudley, are being caught on camera thanks to a new drone initiative aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour (ASB). The council has launched an innovative … Read More
Councillors Question Solihull Council’s Lack of Use of Covert Surveillance Powers to Combat Crime Friday, June 26, 2026 solihull crime surveillance ripa enforcement councillors flytipping governance legal investigation Concerns have been raised by opposition councillors over Solihull Council’s absence of covert surveillance activity to tackle crime in the area. During the council’s recent governance committee meeting, it emerged that the … Read More
DWP Deploys Spy Vans with Cameras Outside Homes to Catch Benefit Fraudsters Saturday, May 30, 2026 dwp benefits fraud surveillance pip welfare crime law enforcement government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing a new initiative involving vehicles equipped with hidden cameras to monitor individuals suspected of committing benefit fraud. This move aims to crack down on … Read More
Innocent Claimants Face Risks as DWP Cracks Down on Benefits with New Bank Account Powers Monday, May 11, 2026 dwp benefits fraud privacy universalcredit esa pensioncredit surveillance transparency claimants The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing a significant crackdown on certain benefit claims, raising concern that innocent claimants could be unfairly affected. Under new measures, DWP staff will have the … Read More