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Powers are in addition to an imminent consultation that will road-test plans to ban leaders who use their positions to promote violence or hatred
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Three-year funding commitment alongside new industry partnership pilot.
New and expanded fraud strategy sets out how the government will dismantle overseas scam compounds and protect the public from the UK’s most pervasive crime.
The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has published a new Evidence and Insights Pack examining harmful sexual behaviour, misogyny and violence carried out by children.
Six years on, communities across the country will come together to reflect on sacrifice and loss during the pandemic
The CNC celebrates International Women’s Day 2026, highlighting women’s leadership, inclusive culture, and record female firearms officer numbers.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
The King has been pleased to appoint Mrs Neelam Dharni Devesher, MBE, DL, as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Surrey.
This circular informs law enforcement agencies, and other relevant public authorities, of certain provisions of the Firearms Regulations 2019 and the Firearms (Amendment) (No.2) Rules 2019.
A man who unlawfully supplied Class B and Class C controlled drugs and a range of unauthorised medicines has been sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court following an investigation by the MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit.
Lord Hogan-Howe to lead independent review to determine new number of police forces.
Legally binding guidance gives councils powers to clamp down on litter louts.
The CNC has opened AFO recruitment at Sellafield as part of a rolling programme to sustain armed protection at one of the UK’s most sensitive nuclear sites.
Child cruelty convictions such as neglect and abandonment will face the same police notification requirements as registered sex offenders.
The Environment Agency has taken action to crackdown on suspected illegal waste activity at Blackpole Recycling Ltd in Worcester.
The Environment Agency has acted to restrict access to land in Wigan, Greater Manchester, to prevent the illegal dumping of waste.
Graham McNulty will take over as Interim Director in April.
Phil Bowen, new Youth Justice Board (YJB) Interim Chair, says children with complex needs face a postcode lottery. He argues evidence-led decisions are key to closing the gap and fairness.
UK has published a draft Treaty on Gibraltar, alongside the EU, which will protect sovereignty, UK military autonomy and secure Gibraltar’s economic future.
Faster and fairer justice for victims is at the heart of the Courts and Tribunals bill
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