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Met Police re-vets 300 officers over missed checks

The Metropolitan Police has launched an urgent review after discovering that hundreds of new recruits may have been hired without undergoing essential security vetting, raising serious concerns about force integrity.

Farage Calls for Radical Overhaul of UK Welfare System

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for a complete overhaul of the UK's welfare system, claiming it discourages work and fosters dependency. He targets 'sick note culture' and pledges to make employment more attractive than benefits.

Farage: Stop Benefits for Those Who Refuse Work

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils a hardline welfare policy, proposing to strip benefits from those refusing employment, in a major intervention on the UK's welfare debate.

Phoenix Police Reopen 600+ Cases After Investigation Failures

The Phoenix Police Department is re-examining over 600 criminal cases, including violent felonies, following an internal audit that revealed serious flaws in their initial investigations. The probe, initiated last year, has already led to the identificati

Met Police adopts 'Al Capone' tactics after scandal

Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley announces aggressive new strategy to pursue corrupt officers for any offence, following damning Charing Cross report and Sarah Everard case.

Labour's Safe Seat Shake-Up Exposes Democratic Crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed constituency reform in Knowsley, Liverpool, exposes a deep crisis in British democracy. Discover why safe seats are undermining voter representation and what it means for the future of UK politics.

Met Police Urge Arming Officers Against Knife Crime

An internal Metropolitan Police review calls for a significant increase in armed officers to better protect the public and frontline police from the growing threat of knife attacks in the capital.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in Behaviour Probe

Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following serious allegations of misconduct at Charing Cross police station, prompting a major internal investigation into behavioural standards.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in WhatsApp Scandal

Exclusive: Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following the discovery of a vile WhatsApp group containing racist, homophobic, and misogynistic messages, in a major blow to the force's integrity.

Police in court over alleged unlawful killing of Melbourne tradie

Two Victoria Police officers stand accused in Melbourne's Magistrates' Court over the death of Luke Briggs, a 33-year-old tradesman, following a violent altercation outside a Hoppers Crossing 7-Eleven. The case has ignited serious debate over police condu

Australian cop's viral photo sparks intense policing debate

A single photograph of a Queensland police officer has ignited a fierce national debate in Australia, dividing public opinion on modern policing, officer conduct, and the delicate balance between authority and community relations.

Boy's 48-hour bush survival after father shot by police

A young boy's astonishing tale of survival in the Australian bush for two days after his father was fatally shot by police. The child remained with his father's body before being discovered by a search helicopter.

Police shoot man dead during raid in Porepunkah

A police operation in the quiet town of Porepunkah turned fatal as officers shot a man during a raid. The incident, involving a wanted individual, is now under investigation by Victoria's professional standards command.

Met Police officer dies after charity rowing challenge

PC Matthew Christopher Pietras, 32, died after collapsing following a gruelling charity rowing machine challenge at Belvedere Police Station. The inquest reveals his sudden death was linked to an undiagnosed heart condition.

Police Watchdog Demands New Powers from Home Secretary

HMICFRS, the police inspectorate, issues a stark warning to the Home Secretary, calling for new legal authority to force action on its recommendations after a review finds widespread inaction from forces across England and Wales.

Crockett: Police should be 'grounded' like children

US Representative Jasmine Crockett faces a fierce backlash after comparing police reform to grounding misbehaving children on a controversial podcast. Critics accuse her of infantilising law enforcement.

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