8 h. ago JENNI MURRAY: I know I'll get death threats for writing this column but I don't care. I'm expecting no support from the police but this is why they must change

Sir Andy Cooke, Chief Inspector of Constabulary, said this week that non-crime hate incidents should be scrapped and that officers must separate 'the offensive from the criminal'.

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27 h. ago Police chiefs write to Home Secretary to push for law change after Linehan row

Head of the National Police Chiefs’ Council Gavin Stephens said officers are expected to referee social debate using laws that pre-date social media.

Society

7 d. ago RFK Jr to be grilled by senators on chaos at federal health agencies and vaccine policy changes – live updates

Trump’s health secretary is expected to face tough questions on about department layoffs and budget cuts amid scrutiny over his plans to ‘make America healthy again’Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will appear before a congressional committee on Thursday, where he’s expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies.The US Senate finance committee has called Kennedy to a hearing about his plans to “Make America Healthy Again”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Project 2025 group wants a ‘Manhattan Project’ for babies – with huge changes to policy to encourage more kids

A draft of a forthcoming paper reportedly includes policies that aim to ‘restore the nuclear family’

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8 d. ago Met chief blames Government for Graham Linehan arrest furore: ‘We shouldn't be policing toxic culture wars debates’

Sir Mark Rowley says officers should not be ‘policing toxic culture wars debates’ - and calls for a change in the law

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1 week ago Parents accuse school of changing uniform policy days before kids return to class

The school says it informed parents of the new guidelines before the summer holidays

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2 w. ago Three new DVLA rules for drivers start this week with update alert

The DVLA has introduced a number of changes to its vehicle registration policies this week, which are set to make life easier for drivers looking to repair and restore their cars

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2 w. ago DWP urged to change State Pension inheritance policy for long

A new online petition is calling for the UK Government to change the current inheritance rules around State Pension payments

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2 w. ago An airline will introduce a new policy that will affect plus

Southwest Airlines will soon require plus-size travelers to pay for an extra seat in advance if they can't fit within the armrests of one seat

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2 w. ago Jet2 announces major policy change that will save families hundreds

Holidaying for families is set to become more affordable with Jet2, as the airline has announced a major policy change, which will save hundreds.

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2 w. ago Ozzy Osbourne changed hotel policy globally forever due to his constant nuisance pooing

Friends of the Prince of Darkness say hotels all over the world may have changed their policies in response to the Black Sabbath's prank pooping in inappropriate places

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2 w. ago Police staff member suspended over security breach in maternity care investigation

Nottinghamshire Police said information was allegedly changed or deleted from its systems

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3 w. ago Trump team quietly ends guidance that forced school to accommodate students who don’t speak English

Advocates argue change in policy could make it harder for students to learn English, the administration’s stated goal

Politics

3 w. ago New stamp duty and council tax rules that would hammer London ‘being considered in Chancellor’s autumn budget’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil any changes to the Government’s tax policy at a fiscal event

Economics

3 w. ago Treasury ‘looking at’ new property taxes to replace stamp duty

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil any changes to the Government’s tax policy at a fiscal event.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump’s promise of a US manufacturing renaissance leaves experts scratching their heads

Economists doubt US duties will bring about a resurgence of US factory jobs, notably due to Trump’s erratic tariff rolloutDonald Trump’s hugely disruptive trade war is setting the stage for a manufacturing renaissance in the US, administration officials say. Outside the White House, many economists are skeptical.Global trade experts point to many reasons they believe the president’s tariffs will fail to bring about a major resurgence of manufacturing, among them: Trump’s erratic, constantly changing policies, his unfocused, across-the-board tariffs, and his replacing Joe Biden’s carrot-and-sticks approach to brandish sticks at the world. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump is promising a US manufacturing renaissance. Many experts are dubious

Economists doubt US duties will bring about a resurgence of US factory jobs, notably due to Trump’s erratic tariff rolloutDonald Trump’s hugely disruptive trade war is setting the stage for a manufacturing renaissance in the US, administration officials say. Outside the White House, many economists are skeptical.Global trade experts point to many reasons they believe the president’s tariffs will fail to bring about a major resurgence of manufacturing, among them: Trump’s erratic, constantly changing policies, his unfocused, across-the-board tariffs, and his replacing Joe Biden’s carrot-and-stick approach to brandish sticks at the world. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Schoolgirl, 15, left at bus stop by boyfriend and is never seen alive again

Karen Stitt was raped and stabbed 59 times, but her killer slipped away unnoticed for decades until in 2019, the police received a tip-off that changed everything

Politics

3 w. ago New calls to exempt people from paying National Insurance Contributions after 35 years

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to change the current policy on National Insurance deductions.

Politics

4 w. ago Marilyn Monroe's final mystery: Crucial item missing from the scene of her death that changes everything

Suicides are usually messier than this. The normal signs of distress or struggle are not present.

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