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PM: “No platform gets a free pass”: Government takes action to keep children safe online

PM: “No platform gets a free pass”: Government takes action to keep children safe online

Sunday, 15 February 2026

The Government will give parents and carers greater clarity and support as the Prime Minister announces immediate action to make the online world safe...

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Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Border Force and police seizures of ketamine and cannabis at all-time high and Border Force ramps up the return of foreign smugglers. ...

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Every child caught with a knife to get tailored support

Every child caught with a knife to get tailored support

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Every child caught carrying a knife in England and Wales will be given a mandatory targeted plan to stop them reoffending and protect the public. ...

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Free legal advice to be provided to victims of sexual offences perpetrated by military personnel for the first time

Free legal advice to be provided to victims of sexual offences perpetrated by military personnel for the first time

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

New Independent Legal Advocacy scheme will provide free, independent legal advice to victim-survivors of rape and sexual offences committed by Service...

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Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Victims of serious and sexual crimes to receive improved guidance and support in the Service Justice System ...

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Essex arrests in waste crime probe

Essex arrests in waste crime probe

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

999 call sees 2 held, and lorry and devices seized. Latest arrests in Environment Agency purge on illegal waste ...

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Prisons and Probation Ombudsman reappointment

Prisons and Probation Ombudsman reappointment

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Adrian Usher as Prisons and Probation Ombudsman. ...

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CNC marks National Apprenticeship Week with new recruits

CNC marks National Apprenticeship Week with new recruits

Monday, 09 February 2026

As National Apprenticeship Week 2026 begins, CNC welcomes new recruits and marks two years of police apprenticeships supporting armed policing capabil...

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Communities set to benefit from fairer funding

Communities set to benefit from fairer funding

Monday, 09 February 2026

Fairer funding as part of the Final Local Government Financial Settlement will help to tackle deprivation and improve public services ...

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Hong Kongers offered new lives as UK expands safe and legal routes

Hong Kongers offered new lives as UK expands safe and legal routes

Monday, 09 February 2026

Government expands Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route....

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Over £40,000 recovered from convicted security boss

Over £40,000 recovered from convicted security boss

Monday, 09 February 2026

The Security Industry Authority successfully reclaimed £40,941.60 from John Gaines, who was convicted of defrauding his security company’s employees i...

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Crime news: LGFS fees to increase

Crime news: LGFS fees to increase

Friday, 06 February 2026

Following a recent consultation response, certain LGFS fees are increasing from 3 March 2026...

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Three countries to take back illegal migrants after visa threat

Three countries to take back illegal migrants after visa threat

Friday, 06 February 2026

Illegal migrants and criminals from 3 African countries will be deported following a threat by the Home Secretary to shut down their visas to Britain....

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Arrest made & vehicle seized in waste investigation in Merseyside

Arrest made & vehicle seized in waste investigation in Merseyside

Friday, 06 February 2026

Multi-agency operation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool results in arrest and vehicle seizure....

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Essex pair arrested in connection with illegal waste dumping

Essex pair arrested in connection with illegal waste dumping

Friday, 06 February 2026

Two people were arrested on 5 February 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation....

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The meaningful participation of women in UN policing is an operational necessity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The meaningful participation of women in UN policing is an operational necessity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peacekeeping Operations: ...

CNC supports Police Scotland in £7.1m cannabis seizure

CNC supports Police Scotland in £7.1m cannabis seizure

Thursday, 05 February 2026

CNC supported a Police Scotland-led operation in Wick that uncovered a sophisticated cannabis cultivation worth £7.1m, resulting in seven arrests and ...

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Government leads global fight against deepfake threats

Government leads global fight against deepfake threats

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Government collaborates with Microsoft and other world leading technology companies to create a framework which will identify gaps in deepfake detecti...

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PM remarks in Hastings: 5 February

PM remarks in Hastings: 5 February

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave remarks during a visit to Hastings....

Environment Agency shuts down Yorkshire illegal waste site

Environment Agency shuts down Yorkshire illegal waste site

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Court order blocks access to land near Skipton to prevent dumping of illegal waste....

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Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site in Minster

Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site in Minster

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site at Power Station Road in Minster, Isle of Sheppey. Access blocked to prevent further waste entering t...

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Cornwall firm illegally stored waste including animal blood

Cornwall firm illegally stored waste including animal blood

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Roger and Angela Smith were found guilty of unpermitted storage and disposal of waste and now must repay £600,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act....

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Children to get swifter justice thanks to renewed Victims’ Code

Children to get swifter justice thanks to renewed Victims’ Code

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Government will work with children to create the first ever child-friendly version of the Victims' Code...

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MOT fraudsters handed suspended sentences for untested vehicles

MOT fraudsters handed suspended sentences for untested vehicles

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

An MOT tester and mechanic have been ordered to do up to 300 hours of unpaid work and face prison if they reoffend after passing 223 vehicles they nev...

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New prison houseblocks?under construction to keep streets safe? 

New prison houseblocks?under construction to keep streets safe? 

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

HMP Northumberland will gain four new houseblocks, boosting its capacity by 240 places, in the latest Government step to make streets safer. ...

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Dangerous extremists face “supermax” style restrictions behind bars

Dangerous extremists face “supermax” style restrictions behind bars

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Dangerous extremists will face tougher ‘supermax’ style restrictions behind bars under Government plans to keep frontline staff safer. ...

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Kidlington: Further arrest made for illegal waste dumping

Kidlington: Further arrest made for illegal waste dumping

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

A further arrest made as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit....

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Wales receives record funding increase to boost neighbourhood policing

Wales receives record funding increase to boost neighbourhood policing

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Wales will see a significant boost to the number of neighbourhood police officers on its streets....

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Rehana Azam appointed as member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body

Rehana Azam appointed as member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Rehana Azam as member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body...

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UK announces sanctions against perpetrators of human rights violations in Iran

UK announces sanctions against perpetrators of human rights violations in Iran

Monday, 02 February 2026

UK sanctions 10 individuals and one organisation for their role in recent brutality against Iranian protestors. ...

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