Met Commissioner calls for dramatic police reform
Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley brands the current policing model 'out of date' and calls for a dramatic overhaul, including reducing the 43 forces in England and Wales.
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China and Australia Vie for Influence in Solomon Islands
Beijing and Canberra employ contrasting policing strategies in a high-stakes contest for influence in the strategically vital Solomon Islands. Discover who is winning the hearts and minds.
London's Primrose Hill closed for New Year's Eve fireworks
Primrose Hill, a major London viewpoint, will be closed for New Year's Eve 2025 following a fatal stabbing and a car incident. The 'iron curtain' decision sparks local debate. Read the full story.
Sydney's Armed Police Patrols Spark Civil Liberties Debate
Following the Bondi terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns has authorised police to carry assault rifles, raising questions about militarised policing, public safety, and the erosion of civil liberties. Read the analysis.
London Crime Falls 18% in Targeted Police Hotspots
A targeted Met Police operation in 20 London town centres cut crime by 18% and boosted arrests by a third over summer 2025. Discover how focused patrols and plain-clothed ops made the capital safer.
Police chiefs call to scrap non-crime hate incidents
Police leaders are set to call for the controversial 'non-crime hate incident' category to be scrapped and replaced with a new 'commonsense' system. Read the full details of the proposed overhaul.
Police Leaders Urge Scrapping of Non-Crime Hate Logs
National police leaders recommend replacing the non-crime hate incident system with a 'common sense' approach, focusing only on serious anti-social behaviour. Read the full review details.
Met Police officer sacked for sexual misconduct
A Metropolitan Police detective has been dismissed and barred for life after sexually assaulting a fellow officer in a pub bathroom. Read the full details of the gross misconduct case.
London Men Charged Over Hezbollah Terror Camp
Two London men face terrorism charges for allegedly attending a Hezbollah training camp in Lebanon. Read the latest on the investigation and court proceedings.
Four arrested in East Sussex terror investigation
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton by counter-terrorism police. Discover the latest on this planned operation.
Man charged with terror offences linked to Manchester synagogue
Mohammad Bashir, 31, faces charges of preparing terrorist acts and sharing publications. The offences are linked to Jihad al-Shamie but not directly to the October attack. Read the latest.
Four arrested in Sussex counter-terrorism probe
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton under the Terrorism Act 2000 as part of an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism. Follow for live updates.
Man charged over alleged help to Manchester synagogue attacker
Mohammad Bashir, 31, faces four terrorism charges for allegedly assisting Jihad al Shamie with reconnaissance of a UK defence facility. The charges are separate from the fatal October synagogue attack.
Human Rights Groups Demand FIFA Action on 2026 World Cup
Leading human rights organisations urge FIFA to address serious concerns over migrant worker welfare and policing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Read the full report.
NDIS plans to be decided by computer with limited appeal
Exclusive: A major NDIS revamp will see funding decisions automated by computer, drastically reducing human discretion and appeal options for participants. Read the full details.
Sarah Everard's Legacy: Stamping Out Police Impunity
The damning Casey Review reveals a culture of impunity in UK policing. The lesson from Sarah Everard's murder is clear: systemic reform is non-negotiable. Read the urgent call for change.
Council legal action over last police front desk closure
Richmond Council launches legal action against the Met Police and Mayor over the 'unlawful' closure of Twickenham's front desk, leaving the borough without any public police counter. Read the full story.
Clubs Face £56m Policing Bill in Home Office Review
Premier League clubs and major sports bodies fear multi-million pound increases in policing costs as the Home Office launches a funding review. Could taxpayers be off the hook?
Australia announces major defence bureaucracy overhaul
Australia launches biggest defence restructuring since 1970s amid Chinese naval activity tracking. New agency aims to fix budget and timeline overruns.
Police Evidence for Maccabi Fan Ban Questioned
West Midlands Police faces scrutiny as Dutch counterparts dispute evidence used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match. MPs to challenge decision.
Police Use Victims' Law to Hide Identities in Shootings
US police officers are invoking Marsy's Law to shield their identities after fatal incidents, sparking outrage from civil rights groups and families. Discover how this legal provision is being used.
Families demand femicide reform after policing failures
Bereaved families of Black and minority women call for urgent reforms to policing and sentencing to end femicide, highlighting systemic failures at Downing Street vigil.
Lawrence: Police tried to smear us after Stephen's murder
Baroness Doreen Lawrence expresses shock at claims police sought to 'smear' her family after Stephen's racist murder. Read her powerful testimony to the undercover policing inquiry.
Stephen Lawrence's Mother at Undercover Policing Inquiry
Baroness Doreen Lawrence gives evidence to the undercover policing inquiry, revealing how police spies targeted her family's justice campaign. Follow this major development.
Sega Master System: Europe's 1980s Gaming Champion
Discover how Sega Master System dominated European gaming 40 years ago with superior technology and bold marketing while Nintendo focused on America. Explore its lasting legacy.
Police accused of covering up domestic violence failures
Shocking allegations reveal Queensland police prioritised reputation over protecting vulnerable women from domestic violence. Listen to the Full Story investigation.
Labour's Danish-inspired asylum crackdown analysed
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's Danish-inspired asylum system overhaul faces scrutiny. Will it restore government agenda after budget U-turn? Analysis of political implications.
UK visa ban threat to African nations over migrants
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood issues a Trump-style visa ban warning to Angola, Namibia, and DRC. Learn about the UK's sweeping asylum reforms announced today.
Labour's Asylum Reforms: Temporary Status Plan
Labour MP Stella Creasy condemns proposed asylum reforms creating 'perpetual limbo' for refugees. New policy offers only temporary sanctuary, requiring reapplications every 2.5 years.
London's Confusing Postcode System Explained
Discover the historical reasons behind London's baffling postcode system, why S and NE are missing, and how a Victorian novelist shaped the city's addresses. Uncover the secrets of the capital's postcodes.
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