HMICFRS report shows Metropolitan Police leaving vulnerable children at risk of exploitation
The Metropolitan Police Service’s response to the criminal and sexual exploitation of children is not currently effective, with the force not doing enough when children are suffering from, or at risk of, exploitation, a new report has found...
Friday, 9 February 2024 00:01
Drug treatment services need long term funding – LGA on PAC drug misuse report
Commenting on a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into tackling the harm from illegal drugs...
Friday, 9 February 2024 00:01
Gazans ‘have no homes – and they have no hope’: UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday expressed deep concerns over the situation in Gaza, reiterating his call for an immediate ceasefire...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 23:08
Scottish First Minister confirms new government appointments
Unleashing Scotland’s renewable potential and building Scotland’s economy will be overseen by a single portfolio headed by Màiri McAllan...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 22:04
Gaza ‘buffer zone’ possible war crime: UN human rights chief
Israel’s reported attempt to create a “buffer zone” with Gaza could constitute a war crime, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Thursday...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 17:28
Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons as at Feb 9
Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons as at Feb 9...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 16:45
DfE blog: What we’re doing to permanently remove RAAC from schools and colleges
Nothing is more important than the health and safety of children and staff...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 16:43
Catherine McKinnell responds to an update on school buildings with RAAC
Catherine McKinnell MP, Labour's Shadow Schools Minister, responding to an update on school buildings with RAAC, said...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 16:36
New protest laws on face coverings and pyrotechnics
Police will be given powers to arrest protesters who wear face coverings to threaten others and avoid prosecution, and pyrotechnics will be banned at protests...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 15:58
James Cleverly speech at the APCC general meeting
The Home Secretary spoke at the association of police and crime commissioners general meeting on 7 February 2024...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 15:42