30 h. ago Asda launches facial recognition in war on shoplifters and thugs in these five stores

More than 1,400 incidents of assault took place against store colleagues in Asda last year - an average of four per day - so the shop is trailing live facial recognition to catch suspects

Events

31 h. ago M&S announces £50m plan to transform eight UK stores including two in Greater Manchester

Stores in Bolton and Sale are among the areas with planned investments

Economics

39 h. ago Asda launches facial recognition in five Greater Manchester stores

Asda’s CCTV network will scan images and alert security when there is a threat

Politics

63 h. ago The story behind the modest clothing store loved by Muslim women across the globe

“We’ve come a long way.”

Politics

3 d. ago All the store closures and changes announced by UK's major supermarkets for 2025

Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco are among the major supermarkets with big plans for the coming months

Politics

4 d. ago Full list of Greater Manchester WH Smith stores that will rebrand as chain disappears from high street

More than 10 of the Greater Manchester stores will disappear from the high street

Events

6 d. ago UK's first permanent facial recognition cameras to go up in south London

UK's first permanent facial recognition cameras to go up in south London  Metro.co.uk

Politics

8 d. ago Big Brother Watch slams ‘Orwellian’ facial recognition as ‘authoritarian’ amid London’s police crisis: ‘Failing to answer 999!'

Big Brother Watch slams ‘Orwellian’ facial recognition as ‘authoritarian’ amid London’s police crisis: ‘Failing to answer 999!'  GB News

Events

8 d. ago UK's first permanent facial recognition cameras to be installed in south London despite backlash

Campaigners described the move as a ‘slide into a dystopian nightmare’

Politics

8 d. ago Met Police gets first permanent facial recognition cameras in London, sparking fears of 'dystopian nightmare'

Met Police gets first permanent facial recognition cameras in London, sparking fears of 'dystopian nightmare'  LBC

Events

8 d. ago UK's first permanent facial recognition cameras installed in south London

The cameras will scan for wanted criminals walking by in Croydon as part of a project by the Metropolitan Police that could extend across the capital.

Politics

9 d. ago UK’s first permanent facial recognition cameras installed in London

UK’s first permanent facial recognition cameras installed in London  The Times

Politics

1 week ago The real reason you can't smile in your passport photo revealed

A travel expert has revealed the real reason why people aren't allowed to smile in their passport photo. And it's linked to facial recognition software...

Culture

1 week ago Top British fashion brand announces first ever Greater Manchester store

The shop will be giving out free gift cards when it opens next month

Politics

2 w. ago Hungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attenders

Amnesty International describes legislation as ‘full-frontal attack’ on country’s LGBTQ+ communityMPs in Hungary have voted to ban Pride events and allow authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attenders and potentially fine them, in what Amnesty International has described as a “full-frontal attack” on the LGBTQ+ community.The legislation – the latest by the prime minister, Viktor Orbán, and his rightwing populist party to target the community – was pushed through parliament on Tuesday. Believed to be the first of its kind in the EU’s recent history, the nationwide ban passed by 136 votes to 27 after it was submitted to parliament one day earlier. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Hungary’s parliament passes a law banning Pride events, in a new assault on LGBTQ+ rights

Hungarian lawmakers have passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees

Events

2 w. ago Plan to slash lengthy passport queues with new facial recognition scans

Travellers will no longer have to leave their cars or pass over their passports when driving through ‘contactless corridors’

Politics

2 w. ago British holidaymakers could avoid passport queues with facial recognition software 'set to be rolled out'

Four companies have reportedly already trialed the technology, which could be rolled out as early as next year

Events

2 w. ago Hungary’s government submits bill to ban Budapest Pride event

Ruling coalition continues its crackdown on LGBTQ+ people under its ‘child protection’ legislationHungary’s ruling coalition is continuing its crackdown on the country’s LGBTQ+ community, as members submitted a bill to parliament that would ban the popular Budapest Pride event and allow authorities to use facial recognition software to identify people attending.The bill, presented on Monday, is almost certain to pass as the coalition has a two-thirds majority in parliament. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago I visited famed London venue Lina Stores to see what Manchester can expect with new restaurant, deli and bar

Good, fulfilling Italian food (and drinks) await

Politics