Exclusive: A massive data breach at the Metropolitan Police has exposed the personal details of thousands. Here are the five critical actions you must take immediately to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.
Schoolchildren across the UK are bypassing weak cybersecurity measures to change grades, access sensitive data, and disrupt lessons, prompting a major alert from the UK's data watchdog.
A Freedom of Information request uncovers the Department for Transport's abandoned multi-million pound strategy to replace European-style road signs across Britain after leaving the EU.
A former NHS consultant surgeon has been sentenced to prison for faking a life-changing accident to fraudulently claim £1.2 million in insurance payouts, in a shocking case of medical professional deception.
A British surgeon has sensationally confessed to faking a life-threatening sepsis diagnosis to deliberately have both legs amputated in a brazen attempt to claim nearly half a million pounds in insurance payouts.
Exclusive research reveals the alarming spread of Britain's most venomous spider, the Noble False Widow, with recorded attacks on humans and pets. Scientists warn of increasing encounters as populations explode.
The Australian Labor government is confronting a significant internal and cross-party backlash over proposed legislation that critics argue would severely restrict transparency and public access to government information.
The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to dismantle and archive US government climate change websites, erasing vital public data on global warming, emissions, and clean energy in a sweeping online purge.
The US Justice Department is investigating police officers from Maryland assigned to Donald Trump's security detail for allegedly leaking sensitive law enforcement information, raising serious concerns about protocol breaches.
Sophia Hutchins, Caitlyn Jenner's former business partner, speaks out exclusively against the 'vile' and 'sickening' online death hoax targeting the Olympian and reality TV star, urging platforms to take action.
Scottish Labour officials at Holyrood are under police investigation following serious allegations of a data protection breach involving parliamentary email accounts.
Exclusive: The UK government unveils stringent new data breach protocols for ministers and officials, mandating immediate reporting and transparency in a major cybersecurity overhaul.
Police Scotland has launched a public appeal to combat false and malicious rumours circulating online about a 12-year-old girl from Dundee, warning the misinformation is causing 'significant distress'.
West Midlands Police charge three men with kidnap and false imprisonment after an 11-year-old boy was abducted in West Bromwich. The suspects remain in custody awaiting a court appearance.
In a stunning marine biology breakthrough, a shark species thought to be extinct for decades, the False Catshark, has been miraculously rediscovered off the coast of Scotland, rewriting conservation science.
A Wisconsin man who staged his own drowning in Lake Michigan to start a new life with his mistress has been sentenced to federal prison for fraud and false distress signals.
A 'swatting' hoax triggered a massive armed police response to Villanova University, sending the campus into lockdown. Authorities are now hunting for the perpetrator behind the fake active shooter report.
An Oklahoma man's life was turned upside down after a court ordered him to pay child support for a child a paternity test proved wasn't his. Dustin Walker's shocking story exposes a legal system failure.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under investigation for alleged complicity in a false accounting scandal at Juventus, as the Serie A giants face a potential 9-point deduction.
A decade after the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced, sales have risen for the first time, with supermarket home deliveries identified as the primary cause. New government data reveals a 7% year-on-year increase, sparking calls for stricter regulations
A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.
Exclusive: A major data breach investigation is underway at Lancashire Constabulary after officers were found using personal email accounts to share highly sensitive information, including intelligence on organised crime and protected witnesses.
A damning analysis by Pew Research Center reveals the sheer scale of Donald Trump's misinformation on immigration, with over 8,158 false or misleading claims documented during his presidency, reshaping public debate with baseless assertions.
Two men have been sentenced to over a decade in prison for the brutal torture and false imprisonment of a man in a Perth property, in a case described by the judge as 'medieval' and 'sadistic'.
Donald Trump's legal counsel, Alina Habba, is under investigation by a New Jersey ethics committee for allegedly propagating false statements about the 2020 election, potentially violating attorney conduct rules.
Former British Army doctor Captain Sarah Corfield's life was torn apart by a malicious false rape claim from Veronika Rodriguez, who received just a 21-month suspended sentence for her devastating lies.
The UK Ministry of Defence exposed the personal data of Afghan interpreters seeking evacuation in a major email blunder, sparking a formal ICO investigation and serious safety concerns.
Expert dentists reveal the key signs you might need dentures, debunk common myths, and explore the latest advancements in tooth replacement technology that are transforming lives across the UK.
A major change in UK pub rules allows establishments to automatically add service charges to customer bills. Discover your rights and what this means for tipping culture.
The BBC has issued a correction after its Panorama programme on Lucy Letby used misleading statistics. Critics accuse the broadcaster of sensationalism.