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SFO returns £400,000  to victims of global email fraud

SFO returns £400,000 to victims of global email fraud

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Nine fraud victims to be compensated 24 years after the crime following innovative SFO technique....

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Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes

Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the Online Safety Act. ...

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Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species

Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Hundreds of endangered species seized in crackdown on international wildlife smuggling....

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Convictions following EU Treaty Rights immigration scam

Convictions following EU Treaty Rights immigration scam

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

Following an IAA investigation, Risalat Hussain and Syed Ali Shah Gilani were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 6 January 2026....

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Deputy PM David Lammy travels to Washington to kick off UK role in America's 250th celebrations

Deputy PM David Lammy travels to Washington to kick off UK role in America's 250th celebrations

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

The Deputy Prime Minister begins visit to Washington DC at the invitation of his counterpart, Vice President JD Vance, to mark America 250 celebration...

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Thousands of lives to be saved under bold new Road Safety Strategy

Thousands of lives to be saved under bold new Road Safety Strategy

Tuesday, 06 January 2026

New road safety strategy shows that the government is listening and leading: together, we can build a safer future for all UK road users. ...

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Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Monday, 05 January 2026

Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons regarding Venezuela....

Thousands of new magistrates wanted in 2026 as Government launches national recruitment campaign

Thousands of new magistrates wanted in 2026 as Government launches national recruitment campaign

Saturday, 03 January 2026

Thousands of ordinary people from all walks of life are being called on by the Government today (3 January) to volunteer their time to delivering just...

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Knife robberies fall and County Lines gangs dismantled

Knife robberies fall and County Lines gangs dismantled

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Knife crime is falling and communities are safer thanks to a year of decisive action by the Home Office and the police....

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Festive booze ban for record number of offenders on tags

Festive booze ban for record number of offenders on tags

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

More offenders than ever before will be forced to stay sober this festive season as part of the Government’s Plan for Change to cut alcohol-fuelled cr...

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Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication

Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication

Monday, 29 December 2025

Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol serv...

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Students urged to stay alert for scams as January student finance payments approaches

Students urged to stay alert for scams as January student finance payments approaches

Monday, 29 December 2025

As student finance maintenance payments are due to be paid in January, the Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to remain vigilant of sca...

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Honours for Dstl staff making a big impact on UK defence and security

Honours for Dstl staff making a big impact on UK defence and security

Monday, 29 December 2025

Dstl experts who played a vital role in military operations and gave expert advice during the Southport murders investigation have been recognised for...

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The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026

The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026

Monday, 29 December 2025

Armed Forces personnel and Civilians have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Hon...

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Draft crime contract specification published

Draft crime contract specification published

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Draft specification and guidance for the crime contract published today, Tuesday 23 December, in relation to the Victims and Prisoners Act 2025. ...

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Thousands to benefit from multi million investment to justice

Thousands to benefit from multi million investment to justice

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

More people facing debt, house repossession or custody battles will benefit from free legal support thanks to a multi-million pound grant for the sect...

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Fake Labubu sellers on Border Force's naughty list this Christmas

Fake Labubu sellers on Border Force's naughty list this Christmas

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Almost 240,000 fake Labubus have been seized at the border in a blow to criminals looking to cash in on demand for this year’s must-have Christmas pre...

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Germany passes new law to crack down on people smuggling to UK

Germany passes new law to crack down on people smuggling to UK

Friday, 19 December 2025

People smuggling gangs storing small boats and engines in Germany now face 10 years in jail under new German legislation....

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Increased access to justice for claimants to take on powerful organisations in court

Increased access to justice for claimants to take on powerful organisations in court

Friday, 19 December 2025

Greater access to justice thanks to Government’s plans for legislation to help claimants receive funding to take on powerful organisations in court.  ...

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VAWG strategy to better protect children from misogyny and abuse

VAWG strategy to better protect children from misogyny and abuse

Friday, 19 December 2025

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy will focus on healthy relationships and consent, and tackle relationship abuse through a new helpline...

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Dame Carol Black appointed as independent advisor on drugs

Dame Carol Black appointed as independent advisor on drugs

Friday, 19 December 2025

Dame Carol Black GBE has been appointed to the role of independent advisor to the UK government on drugs for a 3-year term until November 2028....

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Protecting young people online at the heart of new VAWG strategy

Protecting young people online at the heart of new VAWG strategy

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Government pledges to make it impossible for children to take, share or view a nude image – partnering with tech companies....

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Significant funding boost for police to keep streets safe

Significant funding boost for police to keep streets safe

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Forces will receive up to £19.5 billion next year to help drive out crime and antisocial behaviour from town centres....

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Gaon Hart appointed as new Immigration Services Commissioner

Gaon Hart appointed as new Immigration Services Commissioner

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The Home Secretary has announced Gaon Hart as the new Immigration Services Commissioner....

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Life behind bars for police, prison and probation killers

Life behind bars for police, prison and probation killers

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Whole life orders for murders connected to the police, prison or probation officer's current or former duties...

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New VAWG strategy will leave offenders with nowhere to hide

New VAWG strategy will leave offenders with nowhere to hide

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The full power of the state will be deployed in the largest crackdown on violence against women and girls (VAWG) in British history, as part of a new ...

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Consultation on licensing for knife sales

Consultation on licensing for knife sales

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

The government is consulting on a new licensing scheme designed to save lives by blocking illegal knife sales and imports....

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Arrest made in connection to large scale waste dumping incidents

Arrest made in connection to large scale waste dumping incidents

Friday, 12 December 2025

A 56-year old man has been arrested during a day of action to tackle waste crime in Lancashire....

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Endangered species seized in wildlife smuggling crackdown

Endangered species seized in wildlife smuggling crackdown

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species and illegal wildlife products as part of an intensive international operation to target criminal netwo...

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Joint Statement to the Conference of Ministers of Justice of the Council of Europe

Joint Statement to the Conference of Ministers of Justice of the Council of Europe

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

A joint statement delivered to today's meeting of the Justice Ministers of the Council of Europe (Wednesday 10 December), signed by 27 countries inclu...

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