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Landmark reforms that will end the prison crisis have been announced by the Lord Chancellor, Shabana Mahmood.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
An illegal enterprise in catalytic converters has brought confiscation orders for £526,215.04, at a Proceeds of Crime Award hearing.
Nine projects, ranging from whether flies can detect explosives to how comics can reduce radicalism and how much of a risk crossbows are, were showcased.
More dangerous weapons will be removed from our streets through a new government surrender scheme in partnership with the Coalition to Tackle Knife Crime.
The Somerset Prepared partnership is now taking nominations for its annual awards which celebrate people who help their communities deal with emergencies.
In response to the arrival of a solitary dolphin in Lyme Regis and observation of potential marine wildlife disturbances, MMO, Dorset Police and Dorset Wildlife Trust are issuing guidance under the banner of Operation Seabird.
The Home Secretary updated on government action to counter state threats following the charging of three Iranian nationals under the National Security Act 2023.
Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Office amid a challenging financial backdrop.
The UK will step up efforts to break the crime web fuelling illegal migration across the Western Balkans on a historic visit to the region by the Prime Minister.
A new dedicated taskforce has been launched to transform the way in which the police respond to organised immigration crime gangs operating from the UK.
More than 250 personnel from the UK Armed Forces are deployed to locations such as Cyprus and Somalia, working to reduce the threat of violence
Infected Blood Compensation Authority's update that was circulated on 14 May 2025
The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP and Amy Rees CB spoke in a briefing at Downing Street about the extent of the prison capacity crisis and plans to counter it.
A dangerous predator who encouraged another man to rape and sexually assault a baby has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, new measures in the Crime and Policing Bill will protect vulnerable people who are encouraged or assisted to self-harm…
Thousands more victims to access life-saving support through a £19.9 million investment in specialist services.
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a Lincolnshire man for running an illegal waste site at Thorpe Farm, Skendleby, in East Lindsey.
Communities across England will be better equipped to combat the increasing threat of dangerous synthetic drugs, following new advice issued by the Home Office.
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is participating in Mental Health Week, which runs from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 May.
Thousands of victims across England and Wales stand to benefit as the Government launches a major consultation on criminal legal aid today (9 May).
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