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Half of UK Households Now Pay Higher Council Tax Than Buckingham Palace

Half of UK Households Now Pay Higher Council Tax Than Buckingham Palace

Nearly half of all households in the UK are now charged higher council tax rates than those levied on Buckingham Palace, recent data reveals. Approximately 46% of households, or 11.6 million homes, currently pay more than the £1,828 band H council tax rate for the King’s Westminster residence, up from 32% (7.5 million homes) in 2011-2012. In Rutland, which has[Read More…]

South Yorkshire School Accused of Invasive Tactics to Reduce Absenteeism

South Yorkshire School Accused of Invasive Tactics to Reduce Absenteeism

Astrea Academy Woodfields in Balby, Doncaster, is facing criticism for allegedly monitoring families’ bins, cars, and mail to address student absences. Staff members reportedly visit the homes of absent students to check for signs of occupancy, such as bins being put out, cars in driveways, or steam from boiler flues. The National Education Union (NEU) has condemned these methods as[Read More…]

Escalating Cost of Living Creating Poverty Pandemic

Escalating Cost of Living Creating Poverty Pandemic

In a stark revelation, a recent survey by wealth manager RBC Brewin Dolphin has unveiled that 26% of individuals in the UK, earning a six-figure salary, find themselves living pay cheque to pay cheque. This disclosure sheds light on the pervasive impact of the escalating cost of living, with nine in 10 attributing their financial strain to the relentless surge[Read More…]

The NHS is monitoring patient lifestyles

Privacy Concerns Rise as NHS Uses AI to Monitor Patient’s Lives

In a move raising eyebrows, the NHS is venturing into the realm of artificial intelligence to monitor people’s eating and drinking habits, with a focus on minimizing “avoidable” hospital admissions. As part of a pilot scheme launched in Buckinghamshire, the tracking extends to everyday appliances like kettles and fridges, prompting concerns about privacy and the extent to which technology is[Read More…]

Police Officers Caught Deleting Body-Worn Camera Footage

Police Officers Caught Deleting Body-Worn Camera Footage

A BBC investigation has unveiled a disturbing pattern of police officers in England and Wales misusing their body-worn cameras, it has been revealed. The two-year investigation has sparked questions about transparency, accountability, and the need for immediate reforms within law enforcement agencies. The investigation has identified over 150 reports of misuse, with allegations ranging from officers switching off their cameras[Read More…]