The criminal justice system dealt with the highest number of knife and offensive weapon offences in nearly a decade last year, official figures have shown. In 2018, 21,484 knife and offensive weapon offences were recorded,… Read More
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Civil service stressed and floundering amid Brexit paralysis
With just 16 days until Brexit, evidence is emerging of deep tensions in Whitehall as the civil service battles to plan for a no-deal scenario. Civil servants say they have been frustrated by political paralysis,… Read More
Brexit chaos in the Commons: what just happened?
What has been decided? Parliament has said the government should rule out the idea of a no-deal Brexit not just on 29 March, but ever, after a backbench amendment was passed. What votes took place?… Read More
Government to slash tariffs to zero in case of no-deal Brexit
Tariffs will be slashed to zero on 87% of imports to the UK as part of a temporary no-deal plan to prevent a £9bn price shock to business and consumers, the government has announced. But… Read More
Theresa May dashes to Strasbourg in bid for Brexit compromise
Theresa May has made an 11th-hour dash to meet EU leaders in Strasbourg as the government insisted the meaningful vote on her Brexit deal would go ahead on Tuesday as planned. May was greeted in… Read More
No link between knife crime and police cuts, says Theresa May
Theresa May has dismissed claims that an increase in police numbers will help solve knife crime, insisting that there is “no direct correlation” between the two. Speaking after a spate of knife violence, the prime… Read More
‘Unusual activity’ at Russian embassy before novichok attack
Intelligence services investigated unusual activity at the Russian embassy in London in the days before and after the novichok poisoning, it has been reported. MI5, MI6 and GCHQ looked into “frantic comings and goings” at… Read More
Domestic abuse offences in London rise 63% in seven years | Society | The Guardian
Domestic violence has risen dramatically in London in the past seven years, figures show, prompting concern about the hidden problem of “widespread sexual violence” in the capital. It comes as the mayor Sadiq Khan announces… Read More