UK News Daily Wrexham Signs Callum Doyle, Police Plan Facial Recognition, Secretary Criticizes GCSE Results, Police Satisfaction Reaches Record Low, and more...
Aug 20, 2025
Wrexham makes a bold move, signing young defender Callum Doyle from Manchester City for £8 million as they aim to strengthen their squad. Controversy brews over the police's plan to implement facial recognition technology at the Notting Hill Carnival, raising concerns about racial bias. The Education Secretary criticizes the poor GCSE results among white working-class students, highlighting pressing educational disparities. Meanwhile, satisfaction with police services hits a historic low, prompting calls for better community engagement and support.
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Young Defender Chooses Stability
- Callum Doyle chose Wrexham after several loan spells and interest from Rangers and Sheffield United.
- He wanted stability through a permanent move and will strengthen Wrexham's defence.
Facial Recognition Sparks Rights Versus Safety Debate
- Live facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival provoked strong civil liberties and anti-racist opposition over bias and surveillance fears.
- Police argue LFR reduces serious crime and aided hundreds of arrests, despite ongoing accuracy and bias concerns.
White Working-Class GCSE Attainment Crisis
- Only 18.6% of white working-class children achieved a strong pass in GCSE English and maths in 2023-24.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson called this a national disgrace and pledged targeted reforms and support programmes.