Watchdog
Coverage of Watchdog in the Nexus archive.
- Watchdog urged to investigate 'suspicious' 140/1 bets on John Healey's shock appointment as Chancellor
A watchdog is being urged to investigate 'suspicious' 140/1 betting odds on John Healey's unexpected appointment as Chancellor. The article highlights calls for an inquiry into the betting activity surrounding his shock selection.
- MK Haskel testifies lawmakers were told to film vote for comptroller, show Netanyahu
MK Haskel testified lawmakers were instructed to film a vote for comptroller and show Netanyahu. A watchdog has called for a perjury investigation due to conflicting affidavits between Haskel and Likud MKs, and the High Court has annulled the vote, ordering a new one.
- Peoples Gas reduces rate hike request by $58M in filing this week, but watchdog group says that's still not enough
Peoples Gas reduced its rate hike request by $58M (nearly 30%) in a recent filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission. A watchdog group criticized the reduction as insufficient.
- ‘Green shoots in every direction’: Prisons minister defends record despite watchdog’s criticism
James Timpson, the prisons minister, acknowledges inconsistent standards in prisons but claims a turning point has been reached. He defends his record despite criticism from a watchdog.
- Probation hostels in England and Wales forced to shut after staffing crisis
Probation hostels in England and Wales have closed due to a staffing crisis, with nearly one in ten facilities accommodating dangerous offenders affected. A watchdog warns the public is at danger from these closures as ministers plan to release thousands of inmates.
- Two men shot dead overnight in northern Arab towns; no arrests reported
Two men were shot dead overnight in the northern Arab towns of Deir Hanna and Umm al-Fahm within two hours. A watchdog reported at least 150 Arab homicide victims in 2026. No arrests have been made.
- Two police officers in Henry Nowak case are under investigation for gross misconduct, watchdog reveals
Two police officers involved in the Henry Nowak case are under investigation for gross misconduct, according to a watchdog. The investigation was revealed by the watchdog.
- House passes kids online safety package despite watchdog pushback
The House passed a package of kids online safety bills, including the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), marking its first passage through the lower chamber. The legislation, known as the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, passed with a 267-117 vote despite opposition from watchdog groups.
- US oil reserve at half its normal levels, facing operational failure: bombshell watchdog warning
The US oil reserve is at half its normal levels and facing operational failure, according to a watchdog warning. A release of 172 million barrels in March aimed to ease domestic gas prices that spiked after the war with Iran began.
- Lescure Sticks With 5% French Deficit After Watchdog Rebuke
Roland Lescure maintains a 5% deficit for France despite criticism from a watchdog. The decision follows a rebuke from the oversight body, but Lescure has not adjusted the policy.
- Why are crisis pregnancy centers saying they can 'rule out' ectopic pregnancy?
Crisis pregnancy centers are claiming to 'rule out' ectopic pregnancies, drawing scrutiny from a watchdog group that alleges these anti-abortion Christian centers mislead patients. Federal support for such centers has increased under President Trump.
- Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog
A watchdog report warns that the environmental plan is largely off track, stating that many measures are within government's reach and require moving from planning to delivery.
- Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog
A watchdog report warns that an environmental plan is largely off track, though it states the measures are achievable by shifting focus from planning to delivery.
- SFR’s €20bn break-up can win watchdog approval, says Bouygues
Bouygues, the lead bidder for French telecom operator SFR, believes the EU's competitive drive can offset regulatory concerns about the €20 billion merger, potentially securing approval from the watchdog.
- High Court petition filed over state comptroller election after coalition MKs filmed their votes
A High Court petition has been filed over the state comptroller election following coalition MKs filming their votes. The watchdog argues that a secret ballot is essential to protect lawmakers' voting freedom and maintain the state comptroller's independence and impartiality.
- Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI overviews, says watchdog
A UK watchdog requires Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI overviews. Press publishers have raised concerns that AI-powered search is reducing their traffic.
- Kazakhstan offers to take Iran’s uranium stockpile, watchdog says
Kazakhstan has offered to take Iran's uranium stockpile, according to a watchdog. The fate of highly enriched uranium is a critical issue in US-Iran negotiations to end the war.
- Police officer who shot dead knife-wielding man at busy railway station is cleared by watchdog - saying 'proportionate' force was used
A police officer who shot dead a knife-wielding man at a busy railway station was cleared by a watchdog, which determined the use of force was proportionate. The incident occurred at a public transit location, and the officer's actions were deemed justified by the oversight body.
- Husbands could be jailed for telling wives how to vote in local elections on May 7, watchdog warns
A watchdog has warned that husbands could face jail time for instructing their wives on how to vote in local elections on May 7. The warning highlights potential legal consequences for interfering with voting decisions.