2 h. ago SHABANA MAHMOOD: My dad resorted to getting cricket bat to deter thugs

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has unveiled the biggest shake-up in policing in 200 years - and says it will go a long way to cutting crime in neighbourhoods in England and Wales

Politics

2 h. ago Half a million heat network customers to receive Ofgem protection from this week

New rules will bring heat network customers in England, Scotland and Wales more closely in line with those on traditional gas and electricity.

Economics

3 h. ago Facial recognition to be rolled out nationwide in major police reforms

The home secretary has unveiled sweeping reforms billed as the biggest policing overhaul in 200 years

Events

4 h. ago Massive changes for police forces in Wales and England announced

It represents the most significant changes to policing in the UK for nearly 200 years

Events

5 h. ago England claim they've worked out Wales' new gameplan ahead of Six Nations opener

England coach Steve Borthwick thinks his team will have to deal with 50 contestable kicks a week on Saturday

Politics

6 h. ago GMP chief constable reacts to new Government plans for policing overhaul

A new national police force has been dubbed the 'British FBI'

Politics

7 h. ago Live facial recognition nationwide rollout amid major policing reforms

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out how the policing structures are outdated and called policing the ‘last great unreformed public service’.

Events

7 h. ago What Trump is forgetting: American nations have a long history of open borders | Daniel Mendiola

The US cites the ‘wisdom’ of historical immigration policy. But nation states in the Americas have spent more time with open borders than closedLate last year, Donald Trump’s White House published a new National Security Strategy (NSS) outlining its vision for the world. At the time, the plan raised alarm for dismissing European alliances (now largely confirmed after Trump threatened Nato allies over Greenland), previewing interventions in Latin America (also largely confirmed by recent military action in Venezuela), and aligning closely with the priorities of the Kremlin.The document also demonizes immigrants. In one widely cited passage, it even claims that “unchecked migration” has gotten so out of control that Europe is facing imminent “civilizational erasure”. On these grounds, the plan makes ending “The Era of Mass Migration” a top priority for the US. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago England alerted to 'quality' Wales star as Warren Gatland thrown into All Blacks mix

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Events

8 h. ago Head of chief constables body backs plans to slash their number

Gavin Stephens said there are too many decision makers in the current structure of police forces in England and Wales.

Politics

9 h. ago Police will have to respond to emergencies in London within 15 minutes under major shake

The Home Office is also expected to develop an FBI-style unit to tackle national crime as part of the policing overhaul

Events

13 h. ago Storm Chandra named as Met Office issues fresh weather warnings

Forecasters say flooding and travel disruption are likely in some places.

Events

14 h. ago Britain to be hit by 70mph winds and more heavy rain today as police hunt for missing kayaker

The Met Office issued yellow warnings for up to 80mm (3.1in) of rain and 70mph gusts today and tomorrow for southern England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Events

14 h. ago Starmer defends blocking Burnham from standing in byelection – UK politics live

PM says holding a mayoral election in Manchester would divert resources from local council, Scottish and Welsh campaigns for LabourKeir Starmer has defended the decision not to allow Andy Burnham to stand to be Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Starmer was on the 10-strong panel that took the near-unanimous decision to block Burnham yesterday, and, speaking to broadcasters today, he set out the same argument used by Douglas Alexander earlier. (See 8.51am.) Starmer said:We have really important elections already across England for local councils, very important elections in Wales for the government there and very important elections in Scotland for the Scottish government that will affect millions of people. And we’re out campaigning on the cost of living and they’re very important elections.We need all of our focus on those elections.There’s also a political point here. What does our constitution say as a democratic socialist party? “By the strength of our comm...

Politics

17 h. ago Welsh players arrive in camp as 'priceless' star 'must start' England v Wales

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Sport

18 h. ago 'Beast from the East' to hit as new snow maps show 10 inches to blanket England in days

New WXCharts weather maps reveal brutal snowfall heading towards the UK on February 8, with up to 10 inches expected across northern England, the Midlands and Wales as temperatures plummet to -5C

Events

26 h. ago Police in England and Wales to get new strict emergency response time limits

Home Office will set out changes to policing on Monday that it claims are biggest overhaul in two centuriesPolice forces in England and Wales will be told to respond to emergency calls within strict time limits as part of plans to be announced on Monday.Officers will be expected to arrive at crime scenes within 15 minutes in urban areas and 20 minutes in the countryside while attending serious crimes, the Home Office said.A reduction in the number of police forces.Local policing areas to deal with everyday crimes such as shoplifting.Home secretaries to be given the power to sack chief constables.An FBI-style National Police Service to lead on terrorism, fraud and organised crime.Every police officer in England and Wales to hold a licence to serve.A fast track for professionals and experts so they can take senior police roles.A new police commander to lead on violent disorder and rioting.A new national forensics team to help catch rapists and murderers. Continue reading...

Events

30 h. ago Weather warnings issued as forecasters warn of heavy rain and possible flooding

The Met Office said some communities in the affected areas may be ‘cut off’ by flooded roads following outbreaks of heavy rain and strong winds.

Events

30 h. ago Joe Heyes relishing Six Nations scrum duel with Leicester teammate Nicky Smith

The Leicester teammates could lock horns as England host Wales in their Six Nations opener

Politics

35 h. ago Wales legends pick their XVs for England as missed star handed immediate return

Steve Tandy's side kick off their Six Nations campaign away to England next month

Politics