28 h. ago Labour minister vows ‘every community’ in England and Wales to have contactable police officer

Labour minister Diana Johnston has vowed that “every community” in England and Wales will now have a named and contactable police officer.

Politics

32 h. ago Uniformed cops unable to participate in Stirling Pride events after ruling

The change - prompted by a court ruling in England over police impartiality in trans/gender-critical debates - will mean cops will only attend the Stirling festival in their traditional public safety role.

Politics

32 h. ago Gary Lineker did not give his Match of the Day successors any presenting tips after he was sacked from the BBC

The 64-year-old left the corporation after sharing a pro-Palestine Instagram video featuring a rat emoji, with critics accusing him of promoting a well-known anti-Semitic slur.

Politics

6 d. ago Police in England brace for disorder as far right promote anti

Restrictions in place on Friday in areas including Norwich and officers will monitor at least 12 other towns and citiesPolice are braced for potential disorder in towns across England this weekend amid the far right’s promotion of a range of protests against asylum seekers, with anti-racism activists planning counter-protests.Restrictions will be in place on Friday at locations including Norwich while officers will police at least 12 other towns and cities that evening. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Fact check: Bank has held rates four out of nine times since Labour took power

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates unchanged at several of its meetings since last year’s general election.

Politics

7 d. ago Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.

Politics

7 d. ago The Bank of England cuts its main interest rate to 4%, the lowest level since March 2023

The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 4%, as policy makers seek to bolster the sluggish U.K. economy

Politics

7 d. ago Three people charged with showing support for Palestine Action

Police arrested two women and a man in Westminster following a protest in central London on July 5.

Politics

7 d. ago Key decision expected today 'almost certain' to be good news for home buyers

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to reduce the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4%

Politics

1 week ago Public asked to identify 40 faces pictured at last year’s UK summer riots

Police hope new webpage will help them track down people suspected of violent disorder across EnglandDozens of people suspected of throwing bricks and attacking members of the public during last summer’s riots are still wanted by police forces across England.The police have launched a webpage with images of 40 people they are seeking in relation to rioting provoked by the far right after the Southport murders. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Jess Carter: England call in police over 'vile' racist abuse of Lioness defender

The England team said they would not take the knee before Tuesday’s semi-final against Italy, as ‘it is clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism’

Events

3 w. ago England call in police over 'vile' racist abuse of Lioness defender Jess Carter

The England team said they would not take the knee before Tuesday’s semi-final against Italy, as ‘it is clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism’

Events

3 w. ago England call in police over ‘vile’ racist abuse of Lionesses star Jess Carter

Carter will step back from social media and England’s players will not take the knee before Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy

Events

3 w. ago FA contact police as England's Jess Carter faces racial abuse at Euro 2025

Jess Carter has been a regular for England at Euro 2025 but has been subjected to racial abuse

Events