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Over 11,000 police hired with more women than ever before

Over 11,000 police hired with more women than ever before

Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Forces saw more women joining the ranks to tackle criminals and protect the public from harm between July and September 2021 ...

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UK’s strict gun laws strengthened with new medical arrangements

UK’s strict gun laws strengthened with new medical arrangements

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

New statutory guidance will tighten up existing laws on gun ownership and mean that medical information must be provided in order to obtain a licence....

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Visa penalties and new powers to speed up removal of illegal migrants

Visa penalties and new powers to speed up removal of illegal migrants

Friday, 15 October 2021

New powers will incentivise other countries to co-operate with the removal of those who have no right to be in the UK....

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Police volunteers honoured at 2021 Lord Ferrers Awards

Police volunteers honoured at 2021 Lord Ferrers Awards

Friday, 15 October 2021

The awards celebrate the contribution of volunteers to the policing family. ...

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Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme

Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme

Friday, 15 October 2021

£3 million funding extension for network of grant funded organisations to support EU Settlement Scheme applicants ...

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Yacht skipper jailed following Border Force sea interception

Yacht skipper jailed following Border Force sea interception

Wednesday, 13 October 2021

A Dutch national who was caught in the process of sneaking 9 Albanian nationals into the UK in a sailing vessel has been jailed....

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UK ministers meet to drive progress on tackling drug misuse

UK ministers meet to drive progress on tackling drug misuse

Tuesday, 12 October 2021

Government ministers and experts from across the home nations came together to discuss new ways to tackle illegal drug use across the UK....

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Drug testing on arrest expanded to help cut crime

Drug testing on arrest expanded to help cut crime

Tuesday, 05 October 2021

The government is keen for police to expand their use of the practice to identify more drug users and crack down on so-called recreational drug use....

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Inquiry launched into issues raised by Couzens conviction

Inquiry launched into issues raised by Couzens conviction

Tuesday, 05 October 2021

The government will also launch a taskforce to drive cross-government action on tackling violence against women and girls....

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Tougher penalties for protests causing disruption on motorways

Tougher penalties for protests causing disruption on motorways

Tuesday, 05 October 2021

The measures include a new offence of interfering with the operation of key infrastructure – including motorways, railways, and airports....

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Police?and local authorities?given extra £23.5 million for safer streets?

Police?and local authorities?given extra £23.5 million for safer streets?

Sunday, 03 October 2021

Successful bids from the third round of the Safer Streets Fund announced - police and crime commissioners and local authorities to receive an extra £2...

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Director General of the National Crime Agency appointed

Director General of the National Crime Agency appointed

Friday, 01 October 2021

Graeme Biggar will take up the interim appointment when Dame Lynne Owens steps down on Monday 4 October....

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Insecure ID cards phased out as travel document to strengthen UK borders

Insecure ID cards phased out as travel document to strengthen UK borders

Thursday, 30 September 2021

From 1 October, UK Border Force will stop accepting insecure ID cards from most EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, in a move that will strengthen UK borders....

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More than £36 million offered in compensation to the Windrush generation

More than £36 million offered in compensation to the Windrush generation

Wednesday, 22 September 2021

The Windrush Compensation Scheme has now paid out over £30.6 million and offered a further £5.6 million....

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Forces given funding boost to increase roll out of Hotspot Policing

Forces given funding boost to increase roll out of Hotspot Policing

Friday, 17 September 2021

Police forces are to be given extra money to tackle violent crime this autumn using intensive, high-visibility police patrols....

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Dame Lynne Owens announces retirement as Director General of the NCA

Dame Lynne Owens announces retirement as Director General of the NCA

Friday, 17 September 2021

Dame Lynne Owens has announced her intention to retire from her position as Director General of the National Crime Agency, after 32 years of service t...

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New landmark partnership with UAE to tackle illicit finance

New landmark partnership with UAE to tackle illicit finance

Friday, 17 September 2021

The UK and UAE will ramp up the targeting of those financing terrorism and serious and organised crime gangs as part of a landmark new partnership....

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Police Superintendents’ Association speech 2021

Police Superintendents’ Association speech 2021

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

Home Secretary’s speech at the Police Superintendents’ Association 2021 conference. ...

Dame Cressida Dick to continue to lead the Metropolitan Police

Dame Cressida Dick to continue to lead the Metropolitan Police

Friday, 10 September 2021

Dame Cressida will continue to lead the Metropolitan Police Service until 2024, the Home Secretary has confirmed....

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Fast track routes for gifted stars to come to the UK

Fast track routes for gifted stars to come to the UK

Friday, 10 September 2021

New International Sportsperson visa route to open and list of prestigious prizes eligible under the Global Talent route widened....

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Priti Patel launches new fund to help tackle child sexual abuse online

Priti Patel launches new fund to help tackle child sexual abuse online

Wednesday, 08 September 2021

The fund brings together global experts to show how tech companies can implement end-to-end encryption without opening the door to greater levels of c...

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Deadline approaches for antique firearms law change

Deadline approaches for antique firearms law change

Tuesday, 07 September 2021

From 22 September, owners of certain firearms previously regarded as antique will require a licence....

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Roy Wilsher appointed as new inspector of police and fire service

Roy Wilsher appointed as new inspector of police and fire service

Monday, 06 September 2021

Mr Wilsher will take up the dual role of Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary in England and Wales and Inspector of Fire and Rescue Authorities in ...

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Home Secretary seeks expert advice on ‘laughing gas’

Home Secretary seeks expert advice on ‘laughing gas’

Friday, 03 September 2021

The Home Secretary has asked the ACMD to review the harms caused by nitrous oxide after a concerning rise in use among young people....

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Operation Warm Welcome under way to support Afghan arrivals in the UK

Operation Warm Welcome under way to support Afghan arrivals in the UK

Tuesday, 31 August 2021

Arrivals under Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy will be given immediate indefinite leave to remain, alongside funding for school places and he...

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Sponsorship roadmap to make it easier to attract global talent

Sponsorship roadmap to make it easier to attract global talent

Friday, 27 August 2021

Reforms will allow businesses to access skilled talent from abroad quicker and easier....

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Bespoke resettlement route for Afghan refugees announced

Bespoke resettlement route for Afghan refugees announced

Thursday, 26 August 2021

The Afghan citizens’ resettlement scheme to welcome Afghans to the UK who have been forced to flee the country....

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Ministers appoint an interim chair to the PNCARRB

Ministers appoint an interim chair to the PNCARRB

Tuesday, 17 August 2021

Ministers have appointed Andy Bliss QPM as Interim Chair to the Police Remuneration Review Body and National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Bodies. ...

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Thousands more citizens granted status through Settlement Scheme

Thousands more citizens granted status through Settlement Scheme

Thursday, 12 August 2021

The UK government continues to secure the rights of EU citizens through the EU Settlement Scheme as it urges those eligible to apply to make an applic...

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Police awarded £11.3m for programmes to prevent domestic abuse crimes

Police awarded £11.3m for programmes to prevent domestic abuse crimes

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Innovative programmes aim to reduce the risk posed by domestic abuse perpetrators and improve safety and protection for victims....

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