Human Rights Laws Block Grooming Gang Crackdown
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals how European human rights legislation is hampering Britain's fight against grooming gangs in explosive new comments.
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Rochdale Grooming Gangs: 96 Children Failed in Damning Report
A devastating new report reveals how authorities ignored systematic child sexual exploitation in Rochdale for years, with victims failed by multiple agencies while predators operated with impunity.
Canada labels gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as terrorist
Exclusive: Canadian authorities designate Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi as terrorist amid international security concerns and alleged cross-border criminal networks.
Trump Hails El Salvador's Bukele as "Cool" Leader
Former US President Donald Trump has lavished praise on El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, calling him 'cool' and commending his tough stance on crime. This endorsement signals a potential shift in US-Latin American relations and aligns with Trump's 'A
Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree
Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.
KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
UN Condemns 'Appalling' Haiti Village Massacre
The United Nations issues a stark condemnation following reports of a horrific massacre in a Haitian village by armed gangs, amid a spiralling security crisis.
Haiti Crisis: Gangs Seize Capital, PM Trapped Abroad
Haiti descends into anarchy as criminal gangs overrun Port-au-Prince, forcing a national state of emergency. Prime Minister Ariel Henry is stranded in Puerto Rico, unable to return to his besieged nation.
Yvette Cooper blasts Tory 'gimmicks' on border security
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a powerful rebuke of the Conservative government's immigration record, pledging a major crackdown on smuggling gangs and a new Border Security Command under a Labour government.
Cheshire's Celebrity Burglary Crisis: Gangs Target Attwood Home
Exclusive: Sophisticated burglary gangs are terrorising Cheshire's wealthiest enclaves, targeting celebrities like Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack. Police warn of organised crime groups using high-tech methods in worrying new trend.
Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland
Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg
40 Arrested in Major County Lines Drug Gang Crackdown
Derbyshire, West Midlands, and West Yorkshire police forces execute coordinated dawn raids, arresting 40 suspects and seizing drugs, weapons, and cash in a major blow to organised crime networks exploiting vulnerable individuals.
Smash-and-Grab Gangs Surge as UK Migration Soars Under Labour
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in 'smash-and-grab' raids and organised retail crime, coinciding with record net migration figures since Labour took power. Critics point to a growing crisis as police resources are stretched to breaking point.
Yvette Cooper launches crackdown on Channel smuggling gangs
New Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched a major crackdown on criminal smuggling networks operating in the Channel, vowing to overhaul the UK's asylum system with a new Border Security Command.
Jewish leaders: Treat neo-Nazi groups as criminal gangs
Australia's peak Jewish body urges radical new approach to combat rising far-right extremism, calling for neo-Nazi groups to be designated and prosecuted as criminal organisations.
Labour to Scrap Rwanda Scheme, Launch New Border Security Command
Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils a comprehensive strategy to tackle the small boats crisis, scrapping the Rwanda scheme and focusing on a new Border Security Command. Discover the details of their plan to 'smash the criminal gangs' and r
Jess Phillips: 'Grooming Gang Denial' Failing Kids
Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers a powerful speech in the Commons, accusing the government and society of being in 'denial' over the characteristics of grooming gangs, hindering efforts to stop the abuse.
Security guard exposes UK's organised shoplifting gang tactics
A veteran supermarket security guard reveals the sophisticated and brazen methods used by organised criminal gangs to plague UK retailers, costing millions and creating a climate of fear for staff and shoppers.
Record number of people smuggling gangs disrupted
Home Office data reveals a dramatic surge in successful operations against criminal networks orchestrating illegal Channel crossings, with a 73% increase in disruptions.
Minister Chris Philp backs Elon Musk's grooming gangs tweet
Policing Minister Chris Philp faces fierce backlash for endorsing Elon Musk's controversial tweet on UK grooming gangs, drawing condemnation from Labour and child protection charities for amplifying divisive rhetoric.
Feral Girl Gangs Terrorise UK Streets in Violent New Trend
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking new wave of violent all-female gangs glamorising criminal lifestyles on social media while terrorising communities across Britain.
IKEA driver's secret life as a gangland hitman
The extraordinary true story of a seemingly ordinary IKEA delivery driver who led a secret life as a ruthless enforcer for one of Britain's most violent crime syndicates, culminating in the murder of a child.
Criminals banned from pubs and football matches in new law
A sweeping new law in England and Wales will bar offenders from town centres, pubs, and major events as part of their community orders, creating 'sobriety zones' to curb alcohol-fuelled crime.
Labour MP gets death threats after Tory's grooming gangs video
A Labour MP faces a torrent of death threats after a Conservative MP posts a controversial video online about grooming gangs, igniting a firestorm in Westminster over political rhetoric and safety.
Gangsters' Dirty Cash Funds War on Organised Crime
In a stunning legal twist, the UK's National Crime Agency is using the ill-gotten gains of drug lords and gangsters to finance a relentless assault on the very heart of organised crime. Discover how dirty money is being turned into the ultimate weapon aga
Alan Johnson: Rwanda Plan Makes UK Less Safe
Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson delivers a scathing critique of the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme, arguing it removes key witnesses and makes prosecuting gang leaders harder, ultimately undermining public safety.
Girl, 9, hurt in Turkish gang crossfire
A nine-year-old girl became an unintended victim of a violent feud between rival Turkish gangs, the 'Hackney Bombers' and 'Tottenham Turks', battling for control of London's heroin trade.
£15k reward after girl, 9, shot in gang attack
Police are offering a £15,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a gunman who critically injured a nine-year-old girl in a Turkish gang-related shooting. The child remains in hospital with a bullet lodged in her brain.
50% of voters doubt UK can stop migrant gangs as numbers soar
A shocking poll reveals nearly 50% of British voters lack confidence in the government's capability to combat migrant gangs, as illegal crossings hit a record high.
Grooming gang statistics show sharp rise in UK abuse cases
Recent government statistics expose alarming trends in grooming gangs and sexual abuse cases across the UK, sparking urgent calls for policy reform.
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