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'I didn’t think there was cause to shoot Chris Kaba' – police watchdog lead defends sending case to CPS

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.

PSNI not 'rigorous enough' in investigating Simpson death

For several months, Katie Simpson’s death in 2020 was treated by detectives as a suicide.

Watchdog to probe police use of force on children

Figures show that children are twice as likely to experience the use of force from officers than adults.

Watchdog to review police handling of Al Fayed abuse claims

The Independent Office for Police Conduct will review two cases the Met Police investigated in 2008 and 2013.

Met police refer two cases to watchdog after Fayed investigation complaints

Complaints involve inquiries from 2008 and 2013, quality of force’s response and how details leaked in later case. Scotland Yard has referred two cases to the police watchdog after receiving ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Harshita Brella's husband was arrested before, says police watchdog

The IOPC is examining how Northamptonshire Police responded to concerns raised by Ms Brella in August.

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed

It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.

Water watchdog boss claimed £170 Mulberry wallet on expenses

Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

BBVA bid for Sabadell dealt blow by antitrust watchdog

Spain’s CNMC will submit €11bn hostile takeover to a more rigorous ‘phase 2’ review

World - Financial Times - November 12

Consumer watchdog to oversee digital wallets, payment apps

Large companies that offer digital wallets and payment apps will now be overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB finalized a rule Thursday to bring companies handling ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Loyalty cards offer genuine savings, watchdog says

Supermarket customers can save money with loyalty cards but should still shop around.

Jeremy Hunt attempts to block watchdog report on £22bn ‘fiscal hole’

Former chancellor argues publication on Budget day will be used by Labour as ‘political weapon’

Business - Financial Times - October 29

England’s dangerous cladding could cost £22bn to rectify, watchdog finds

Ministers must ‘manage risks’ to limit taxpayers’ exposure to £5.1bn already budgeted, says report

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator

It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

UK Treasury breached legal duty by failing to reveal overspend, says watchdog

OBR chair says relationship with finance ministry moving to ‘system of trust but verify’

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Eurostar £39 ticket adverts banned by UK watchdog for second time

Advertising Standards Authority said no evidence enough seats available for purchase at cheap fare during promotion

World - Financial Times - November 6

Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.

Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog

Competition and Markets Authority says ban on discounting in the sector should be lifted

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Japan's nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time since Fukushima disaster

Japan’s nuclear watchdog has formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region from starting

Tech - ABC News - November 13

Head of UN's nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Trump's return raise worries

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is warning that the “space for negotiation and diplomacy

World - ABC News - November 14

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