After the recent death of Sir David Amess MP, there have been calls to increase the security for MPs. Hattie Graham discusses the narrative surrounding security, and how we can preserve the nature of our democracy.
U.S. bans China Telecom over national security concerns
China Telecom company has been banned in America, based on the vote result of the US communications regulator, once again due to national security concerns. Tensions between the two countries have been enhanced.Following the decision […]
The Rise Of Facial Recognition Technology – What Does It Mean For Our Security?
Oxford Circus is one of the capital’s location which recently adopted the new technology built to track down potential offenders by comparing facial features. On February 20th 2020, Met Police announced on Twitter that it […]
National Security or Secure Privacy?
Battles between Microsoft and the U.S. department of Justice are no stranger to headlines. And the latest spat between the two over accessing customer emails is also not a new debate. On the one side, […]
Phishing scams target students
More observant students may be aware that screens around campus have been encouraging vigilance when online and answering the phone. The messages are in response to known new phishing schemes that target students, particularly those […]
Comment | Union must sever G4S ties
G4S is a company that feeds off the misery of the disempowered for the benefit of the strong. One of the biggest private security firms in the world, G4S has grown to be the premier […]
News | Peeping tom in ladies loos
A student has fallen victim to a peeping tom in University toilets who has not yet been caught. The student reported a man she spotted peering under female toilet cubicles in the Michael Sadler building. […]
News | Fruity phone theft suspect goes to court
A man detained by Union security suspected of stealing 14 mobile phones has appeared in court this week charged with 12 counts of theft. The 22 year old male was arrested on Friday September 27 […]
Comment | Is Snowden the World's Worst Traitor?
Snowden’s legacy will be left to history. But what does his embrace by the liberal left say about them? The case of Edward Snowden can be summarised in two words: indulgent irresponsibility. The words of […]
News | G4S van calls for help
Students in the Union were left hearing voices on Wednesday after an automated alarm on a G4S van starting going off. The company van was parked outside the entrance to the building while the G4S […]
An ‘armless burglary warning
Students in Hyde Park got a nasty surprise this week when they were greeted by a hand reaching through their letterbox. Fortunately for them, the frightening intrusion was only a ploy by West Yorkshire Police […]