SPECIAL REPORT | NATIONAL SECURITY Catch a Thief UK National Security News Special Report | 4 September 2026 UK prepares to test how government and the wider public sector would respond to hybrid attacks, while classified “War Books” are rewritten for the first time since 2004 Britain is preparing for what the Government describes as the largest UK home defence exercise in several decades, with ministers and hundreds of officials from across government and the public sector e

By Catch a Thief UK News A widely shared warning claims fraudsters are going door-to-door posing as government officials. While there is no evidence of the alleged census burglary operation, the UK Government confirms that criminals do impersonate Home Office officials. Image: Catch a Thief UK A warning circulating across social media is urging members of the public to be vigilant after claims that fraudsters are visiting homes while pretending to be “Home Affairs Officers”.

Catch a Thief UK News Andy Burnham backs new powers that could use geographical restrictions to keep released offenders away from victims. Image: Catch a Thief UK England could introduce new “restriction zones” designed to prevent certain serious offenders from entering specific geographical areas after they are released from prison. The proposals, backed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, form part of a wider Government overhaul of the prison and probation system and