Flying Squad Guns Taken Away in Met Police Cuts
London's elite Flying Squad detectives are being stripped of firearms in a money-saving move. Insiders say armed robbers 'will be laughing' at the decision. Read the full story.
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Victoria Plans 10% Public Service Staff Cost Cuts
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
600+ Police Scotland 999 Calls Ignored in 3 Years
Shocking figures reveal Police Scotland failed to respond to 600+ emergency calls despite life-threatening situations. Public safety at risk amid SNP cuts.
Rape Reports in Scotland Rise 11% to Over 3,000
Official figures reveal a rape or attempted rape is reported every three hours in Scotland, with a 25% surge over four years. Discover the full impact on public safety and the justice system.
WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026
Massive WHO staff cuts of nearly 25% will severely impact global health security and disease outbreak response, experts warn. The world faces increased health risks.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Police Scotland's £1m human rights role sparks fury
Police Scotland faces backlash for spending nearly £1 million on a human rights adviser while pleading poverty. Critics call it 'virtue-signalling' as crime investigations are cut.
Met Police officers refuse ID in plain-clothes stop
A London man's viral video reveals Metropolitan Police officers refusing to identify themselves during a stop, raising serious questions about police accountability and public rights.
Met Police officer guilty of 24 rapes in systemic failure
Met Police PC David Carrick admits to 49 offences including 24 counts of rape, exposing systemic failures in police vetting and raising serious questions about institutional safeguards.
Police review after Huntingdon train attack
Exclusive: Police watchdog begins review after violent train attack leaves victim with life-changing injuries as family questions delayed response in Huntingdon incident.
Canada's recession budget imposes austerity measures
The Canadian government has unveiled a stark austerity budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax increases as the nation confronts its first recession in over a decade. Key public services face significant reductions while households brace for finan
Police officer sacked after dragging vulnerable man in custody
A Greater Manchester Police officer has been dismissed after disturbing CCTV footage revealed him dragging a handcuffed vulnerable man across a custody suite floor in what watchdogs called 'an abuse of power'.
Police Officers Arrested Over Custody Rape Allegations
Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and arrested following shocking allegations of raping a mother while she was in their custody at a London police station.
Police officer fired for gym and golf during work hours
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after being caught using work-from-home privileges for personal leisure activities including gym workouts and golf, while claiming to be on duty.
Met Police officer charged over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer has been charged with actual bodily harm after deploying a Taser during a search operation in west London, raising serious questions about use of force protocols.
Met officer disciplined over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police officer faces disciplinary action after pointing a Taser at a black man during a controversial stop in West London, sparking fresh concerns about police conduct.
Met Police scandal: Report reveals toxic culture at London station
Shocking independent review exposes systemic failures at Charing Cross police station, revealing discrimination, bullying and toxic behaviour within Metropolitan Police ranks.
Police Taser Naked, Bleeding Man in Shocking Bodycam Footage
Disturbing new body camera footage shows Illinois police deploying a Taser on a disoriented, naked man already bleeding from head injuries, raising serious questions about use of force protocols.
Police officer dismissed after Taser flowers incident
A Metropolitan Police officer has been fired after deploying a Taser on a man who was placing flowers at a memorial site in Uxbridge, following a misconduct hearing that found his actions constituted gross misconduct.
Police officer faces hearing over Taser use on Afghan refugee
A Metropolitan Police officer is under investigation after deploying a Taser on an Afghan refugee during a controversial arrest in a Uxbridge convenience store, sparking fresh concerns about police conduct.
Police chase ends in fatal shooting near Westminster
A dramatic police pursuit through central London culminated in a fatal shooting near Westminster, leaving one man dead and raising serious questions about armed police protocols.
Amazon axes hundreds more UK jobs in new cuts
Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.
Police officer suspended over disabled mocking TikTok video
A Merseyside Police officer faces suspension after filming and sharing a TikTok video that cruelly mocked a disabled man, prompting internal investigation and widespread condemnation.
Met Police officer charged with murder over Dalston shooting
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer faces murder charges following the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in Dalston, sparking an independent investigation and raising serious questions about police procedures.
Met Police officers arrested in Essex-led operation
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and arrested following a coordinated operation by Essex Police in Dalston, uncovering a significant breach of professional standards.
Met Police officer charged with raping teenager
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces serious charges after being accused of raping a teenage girl in Stratford, raising further concerns about police conduct standards.
Nottingham Police Officer Dies After Medical Episode at Station
Tragedy strikes Nottinghamshire Police as PC Stephanie Irons, a dedicated officer with 13 years of service, passes away following a sudden medical emergency at her workplace.
Police officer ignored emergency calls for pizza delivery
Shocking bodycam footage reveals a New Jersey police officer prioritising pizza delivery over emergency calls while investigating a brutal murder case in his own neighbourhood.
Met Police officer charged with raping teenager
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces serious charges after being accused of raping a teenage girl, raising further concerns about police conduct and vetting procedures.
Met Police Commander suspended in misconduct probe
A high-ranking Metropolitan Police Commander has been removed from duty amid a misconduct investigation, marking another blow to London's police force.
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