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Rape, Assault, Theft? Doesn't Matter – UK Ministers' Criminal Records Stay Secret by Law

A controversial ICO ruling allows UK ministers to keep past criminal convictions secret, sparking outrage over transparency, accountability, and public trust.

International Business Times UK

Politicians urge Labour to restore Electoral Commission independence

All-party group say move is needed to stop UK lagging behind global standards on election integrity

The Guardian - UK

Lib Dems to call for police desks in libraries and shopping centres

The Lib Dems have suggested the initiative would ‘rebuild proper face-to-face policing that people can see, trust and speak to’.

Evening Standard

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Home Office rules out terror law review after Palestine Action mass arrests

THE UK Government have ruled out a review of terrorism laws after the mass arrests of protesters at a demonstration in support of Palestine Action…

The National (Scotland)

MPs push for Russian asset seizures as Government targets tech and diamond trade

Sanctions are ‘a powerful tool in our armoury’, Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said.

The Independent UK

Cenotaph protest offence comes ‘at expense’ of other proposed crimes, MP warns

Protesters who climb on any of 25 specified war memorials face up to three months in prison and fines, according to Government plans.

Evening Standard

Home Secretary rules out EU youth mobility scheme

Yvette Cooper was questioned on the scheme in the Commons.

Evening Standard

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Lib Dems call for better community policing to reduce unsolved car theft cases

The party said an analysis of the latest Home Office figures shows on average 78.5% of all car thefts go unsolved.

Evening Standard

'Christmas crime wave' feared with 38% surge in unsolved shoplifting cases

An average of 672 shoplifting offences a day went unsolved in the year to March 2024, according to analysis from the House of Commons Library

Evening Standard

Shop staff ‘facing Christmas crime wave’ with more shoplifting cases unsolved

An average of 672 shoplifting offences a day went unsolved in the year to March 2024, according to analysis from the House of Commons Library.

The Independent UK

Government keeping Syrian asylum claims under ‘constant review’ – Cooper

The Home Secretary reiterated Sir Keir Starmer’s welcoming of the Assad regime’s collapse but said there was a ‘significant risk’ of instability.

Evening Standard

Lib Dem MP calls for adoption pay to be extended to self-employed parents

The Independent UK

'It's an environmental scandal': Fury after 'open sewer' ruins field earmarked for community woodland

Councillors have demanded an apology from water company United Utilties

Manchester Evening News

Sewage-soaked field stops creation of new woodland in Greater Manchester

Plans to create green space cancelled because soil contamination levels pose risk to human health

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Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: How Happy is the Valley?

How has Happy Valley changed the place for those who live there? PLUS The situation in social care AND How the CAZ is helping cops

Manchester Evening News

“Toilet paper hanging from trees…and the smell”: Sewage inquiry launched after water firm pumped filth into river nearly 1,000 times last year

It comes after official figures revealed that United Utilities (UU) spewed waste into the River Mersey a ‘staggering’ 977 times last year and was responsible for 13,373 hours of sewage discharges into borough waterways.

Manchester Evening News

"This hasn't happened before!": Police officer forced to abandon council meeting... to chase suspected shoplifter he spotted out the window

Insp Shaun Flavell had been fielding questions from councillors at Woodley Civic Hall, in Stockport, when a figure was seen running past with a worker from the local Iceland supermarket in pursuit.

Manchester Evening News

New speed camera trial in Stockport in road safety push

Current Greater Manchester Safer Roads Partnership guidelines mean at least three deaths or serious injuries must occur on a stretch of road before a new speed camera can be considered.

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'You're acting like you've had a ropey one night stand and now want to leave': Eyebrow-raising political attack at council meeting

Stockport's Conservative group backed Elise Wilson to remain as council leader following last May's local elections.

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