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UK Government loses massive database: 1000 cries of “we told you so” ring forth
Dear Alun Michael MP,
This week we learnt that HM Revenue and Customs finally misplaced the 25 million database records they’ve been trying so hard to lose all year through negligence and gross misconduct. I am shocked, but not surprised, at the revelation that the Government has put millions of people at risk of fraud. I’m [...]
Fear or terror – which is the greater threat?
The Government has decided to post the UK terror threat level on the home office and MI5 websites. On 1 August, a new public system of alerts will replace the existing mechanism which, despite being secret, was widely leaked and speculated upon.
As with the existing system, the new (slightly simplified) threat levels will have specific [...]