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The ICO’s AI Hypocrisy: A Toothless Watchdog Playing with Algorithms
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The ICO’s AI Hypocrisy: A Toothless Watchdog Playing with Algorithms

Written by John Barwell 20 October 202518 August 2026

The ICO’s new AI policy exposes a regulator eager to appear innovative while remaining powerless to enforce the very standards it promotes.

SRA Under Fire: Allegations of Backhanders, Favouritism, and Regulatory Failures Spark Public Outrage and Calls for Reform
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SRA Under Fire: Allegations of Backhanders, Favouritism, and Regulatory Failures Spark Public Outrage and Calls for Reform

Written by John Barwell 5 November 202418 August 2026

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) faces growing allegations of receiving backhanders and favouritism, failing to regulate solicitors effectively. Public trust is at an all-time low, sparking widespread outrage and urgent calls for reform.

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