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Domestic abuse specialists embedded  in 12 more 999 control rooms

Domestic abuse specialists embedded in 12 more 999 control rooms

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Domestic abuse specialists will be deployed to 12 new 999 control rooms, under the second phase of ‘Raneem’s Law.’...

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Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow

Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Investigation into a collision between two passenger trains near Elstow, Bedfordshire, 19 June 2026....

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Russia’s violations of international humanitarian law in Ukraine are extensive and well documented: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s violations of international humanitarian law in Ukraine are extensive and well documented: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Ankur Narayan, Counsellor for Politico-Military Affairs at the UK Delegation to the OSCE highlights verified evidence of Russia’s violations of intern...

Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer....

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Armed Forces Week: Over 30 former Armed Forces personnel join CNC

Armed Forces Week: Over 30 former Armed Forces personnel join CNC

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Over thirty former Armed Forces personnel joined the CNC over the past year, bringing military experience to roles protecting the UK's civil nuclear s...

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SFO announces investigation into suspected telecoms company fraud

SFO announces investigation into suspected telecoms company fraud

Monday, 22 June 2026

The SFO is investigating suspected fraud and money laundering at telecoms firm IMC, alongside a parallel US investigation....

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Pet cremation firm’s permit mistake pays for salmon aid

Pet cremation firm’s permit mistake pays for salmon aid

Monday, 22 June 2026

Westcountry Rivers Trust to receive £60,000 to fund river barrier removal in the Teign catchment....

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Regulator launches inquiry into healthcare charity over safeguarding and financial concerns

Regulator launches inquiry into healthcare charity over safeguarding and financial concerns

Monday, 22 June 2026

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into St Andrew’s Healthcare (registered charity 1104951)....

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Environment Agency secures?£500k for Tameside river improvements

Environment Agency secures?£500k for Tameside river improvements

Monday, 22 June 2026

The Environment Agency has secured £517,000 from United Utilities for sewage discharge breaches into the River Tame, funding environmental improvement...

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World Cup booze ban for 7,300 offenders thanks to crime cutting alcohol tags 

World Cup booze ban for 7,300 offenders thanks to crime cutting alcohol tags 

Friday, 19 June 2026

Streets will be safer as thousands of offenders are to be banned from drinking alcohol during the World Cup this summer as part of the Government’s co...

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Court and tribunal fees: updates from July 2026

Court and tribunal fees: updates from July 2026

Friday, 19 June 2026

The Ministry of Justice plans to make a series of changes to court and tribunal fees payable in HM Courts and Tribunals Service. ...

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Yorkshire companies to pay hundreds of thousands after incidents

Yorkshire companies to pay hundreds of thousands after incidents

Friday, 19 June 2026

Following investigations by the Environment Agency, four Yorkshire companies will pay almost £470,000 after they breached environmental permits. ...

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Border Force secures its largest ever cannabis seizure

Border Force secures its largest ever cannabis seizure

Friday, 19 June 2026

12 tonne haul found at Southampton Port smashes records. ...

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SFO to secure further £491,000 from Jakarta expat scammer

SFO to secure further £491,000 from Jakarta expat scammer

Friday, 19 June 2026

Investigators track down hidden properties and luxury vehicles linked to man who conned British expats in Indonesia...

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Environment Agency suspends Chichester waste site permit

Environment Agency suspends Chichester waste site permit

Friday, 19 June 2026

Officers found serious fire hazards and pollution risks during a site visit...

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Deputy Prime Minister address to the World Gold Council

Deputy Prime Minister address to the World Gold Council

Thursday, 18 June 2026

The Deputy Prime Minister's address to the World Gold Council and London Bullion Market Association Summit...

Reappointment of member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee

Reappointment of member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee

Thursday, 18 June 2026

The Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, has approved the reappointment of Matt Jackson as a member of the Tribunal Procedure Com...

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What new diversion data tells us about cutting crime and protecting the public

What new diversion data tells us about cutting crime and protecting the public

Thursday, 18 June 2026

A blog by Phil Bowen, Interim Chair of the Youth Justice Board...

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New youth justice diversion statistics for 2025

New youth justice diversion statistics for 2025

Thursday, 18 June 2026

New youth justice diversion statistics for 2025 highlight continued reduction in justice contact through diversion. Yet disparities remain in outcomes...

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Specialist police units now deployed under new UK France deal

Specialist police units now deployed under new UK France deal

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Two new French police units are now on the ground in Northern France, marking a significant step in joint UK-France efforts to stop dangerous illegal ...

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Violent gang members’ sentences increased after attempted murder

Violent gang members’ sentences increased after attempted murder

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Solicitor General secures increased sentences for three gang members in Camden stabbing....

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UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine

UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

The United Kingdom has imposed its largest ever penalty for a breach of Russian financial sanctions since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine....

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Controlling spending is not abuse say a fifth of young men

Controlling spending is not abuse say a fifth of young men

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

One in 5 young men do not consider controlling someone's spending as abuse, as the government and banks unite as part of the Enough campaign....

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Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking

Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking....

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Solicitor General refers Vickrum Digwa to Court of Appeal

Solicitor General refers Vickrum Digwa to Court of Appeal

Monday, 15 June 2026

The Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC has referred the sentence of Vickrum Digwa, convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, to the Court of Appeal under...

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New police data sharing to target organised crime

New police data sharing to target organised crime

Monday, 15 June 2026

UK police to access European vehicle data in seconds, accelerating organised crime investigations....

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UK forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel for the first time in blow to Putin's war chest

UK forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel for the first time in blow to Putin's war chest

Sunday, 14 June 2026

British forces this morning boarded a sanctioned shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel in the latest blow to Russia’s war economy....

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Disqualified director jailed for £3 million fraud which helped bankroll lavish lifestyle with chauffeur driven Rolls Royce

Disqualified director jailed for £3 million fraud which helped bankroll lavish lifestyle with chauffeur driven Rolls Royce

Friday, 12 June 2026

Two men sentenced in insolvency fraud and money laundering conspiracy...

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Tax Minister to owners of dodgy shops: “We are coming for you”

Tax Minister to owners of dodgy shops: “We are coming for you”

Friday, 12 June 2026

HMRC crackdown targets criminals exploiting the high street....

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Tough US style courts to crack down on repeat offenders

Tough US style courts to crack down on repeat offenders

Friday, 12 June 2026

The public will be better protected from crime under a major expansion of tough Texas-style courts which will see thousands of offenders monitored by ...

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