Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.
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ONS cuts reports by 10% to improve data quality
The UK's Office for National Statistics will reduce its publications by 10% in 2026 to prioritise core data reliability amid Treasury concerns. Discover how this affects economic policymaking.
Tory minister attacks official immigration statistics
Conservative Immigration Minister Chris Philp sparks outrage after questioning the accuracy of official migration figures, accusing the Office for National Statistics of using 'immigration survey' methods.
Brit tourist faces Thai jail after £68k cocaine hotel bust
A 25-year-old British tourist is facing severe prison time in Thailand after authorities discovered 1kg of high-purity cocaine worth over £68,000 in his luxury Bangkok hotel room during a dramatic police raid.
Wales has higher violence rate than England, stats show
New official statistics show residents of Wales face significantly greater risks of violence and robbery compared to their English counterparts, raising concerns about public safety.
US Coast Guard seizes record 50 tons of cocaine
In a massive international operation, the US Coast Guard has intercepted over 50 tons of cocaine worth billions, marking one of the largest drug busts in maritime history.
Pensioners' cocaine use up 400% in UK
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's pensioners are turning to cocaine in record numbers, with over-60s usage increasing by 400% in a decade amid loneliness and cost of living crises.
Australian pilot's cocaine crash in Brazil reveals drug network
Exclusive investigation uncovers the shocking truth behind an Australian pilot's fatal plane crash in Brazil, revealing connections to international drug smuggling networks and a pauper's burial 13,000km from home.
Rachel Reeves slams 'shambolic' ONS economic data
Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches a blistering attack on the Office for National Statistics, criticising its 'shambolic' GDP figures and demanding a major review to restore trust in UK economic data.
Fired US Statistician: Trump 'Dangerous' for Data Integrity
Ex-Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Erika McEntarfer breaks her silence, alleging political pressure and data manipulation under the Trump administration. She warns his return would be 'dangerous' for US economic integrity.
Manchester Airport smuggler caught with cocaine-stuffed love letters
A desperate Manchester man's bizarre attempt to smuggle cocaine, hidden inside love letters to his girlfriend in prison, was foiled by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport. Discover the full story of this failed romantic criminal endeavour.
Mobility Scooter Drug Smuggler Jailed for £1M Cocaine Plot
A cunning drug smuggler who brazenly pretended to be disabled to import nearly £1 million worth of cocaine concealed inside his mobility scooter has been jailed for over eight years at Isleworth Crown Court.
Fox Host Kudlow's Cocaine Addiction Exposed in Old Clip
A resurfaced interview reveals Fox Business host Larry Kudlow's past struggle with cocaine addiction, raising questions about hypocrisy and his current political commentary.
Drug Addict's Harrowing Descent: 'Repulsed By Myself'
A former drug addict reveals the brutal reality of his 15-year heroin and crack cocaine addiction, detailing his journey from self-loathing to recovery in a powerful warning to others.
Model Emily Arena's Drug Shame: Court Drama Exposes Dark Side
Exclusive: The glittering world of international modelling comes crashing down for Melbourne's Emily Arena as she faces court on serious drug charges, exposing a dark underbelly of the industry.
How Ireland's Tiny Navy Fuels UK's Cocaine Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how South American cartels exploit Ireland's minimal naval presence, with just eight ships, to flood Britain with cocaine via a new 'Atlantic Route'.
Brits Face Death Penalty in Bali Cocaine Bust
Two British nationals have been arrested in Bali, accused of attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of cocaine into Indonesia, a country with some of the world's harshest drug laws. They now confront the grim possibility of life imprisonment or even
British pair face death penalty in Bali cocaine bust
Two British nationals have been paraded in handcuffs in Bali after being arrested on accusations of attempting to smuggle cocaine. The pair now faces the grim possibility of Indonesia's ultimate punishment.
Brit Drug Mules Blame Nigerian Witch Doctor for Crimes
Two British women caught with £2 million of cocaine in Brazil claim a Nigerian witch doctor put them under a spell, in a desperate and outlandish attempt to avoid prison.
Brit avoids 60-year US sentence in cocaine plea deal
A British man caught smuggling £15 million worth of cocaine into America has avoided a potential 60-year prison sentence after striking a plea deal. He will be deported back to the UK after serving just two years in a US federal prison.
British Drug Mule Kim Hall Jailed in US
Kim Hall, a British mother, has been sentenced to 70 months in a US prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine. Discover the full story of her arrest and the stark warning from officials.
Pensioner on mobility scooter jailed for cocaine smuggling
A 63-year-old man from Kent, using a mobility scooter, has been sentenced to eight years for attempting to smuggle £1 million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands. Discover the shocking details of this sophisticated drug operation.
Charlie Sheen on father Martin's 'biggest betrayal'
Hollywood star Charlie Sheen opens up about his father Martin Sheen's devastating act of 'tough love', forcing him to face a prison sentence for violating probation in 1998, a pivotal moment he now credits with saving his life.
American arrested at Sydney airport over alleged cocaine
A 26-year-old American woman has been arrested at Sydney International Airport after Australian Border Force officers allegedly discovered a substance believed to be cocaine hidden inside her luggage.
Home and Away Star Jailed for Six Months on Drug Charges
Former 'Home and Away' actor Ben Unwin, famed for playing Jesse McGregor, is sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to cocaine possession and supply in a Sydney court. The shocking fall from grace for the 1990s teen heartthrob.
Drug dealer's astonishing reaction to £50k cocaine find
Shocking bodycam footage captures the bizarre reaction of a drug dealer in Westminster after officers uncover a massive cocaine haul hidden in a stolen vehicle.
MP's Fall: Cocaine, Sex and a £130k Porsche
Exclusive: Friends reveal the shocking descent of former MP David Warburton, from sleeping in his car to a life engulfed by cocaine, sex, and a £130k Porsche, leading to his political ruin.
Charlie Sheen: I slept with men for crack cocaine
Hollywood bad boy Charlie Sheen reveals his darkest secret in a bombshell interview, admitting he traded sexual favours with men to fund his crippling crack cocaine addiction at the height of his career.
Dealer's cocaine sandwich lands him in hospital and jail
A Nottingham drug dealer's audacious attempt to swallow a cocaine-filled sandwich as police closed in ended in a medical emergency and a prison sentence. Read the full story of the bungled escape plan.
US sinks Venezuelan 'narco-sub' in major cocaine bust
In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.
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