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15 Jan 2026

UK economy grew by 0.3% in November

Figures show the UK economy grew by a faster-than-expected 0.3% in November after car production rebounded and the services sector got a boost.[more...]

15 Jan 2026

Home Secretary to restore power to sack chief constables

The new laws will hand Home Secretaries statutory powers to force the retirement, resignation or suspension of chief constables on performance grounds.
Currently, it is… [more...]

13 Jan 2026

Met staff strike suspended for new pay offer vote

Metropolitan Police staff have suspended their strike ahead of a vote on a new pay offer.
The planned strike from 19 to 24 January was… [more...]

13 Jan 2026

Police leader 'unable to remove' ex-chief's pension

A police and crime commissioner has said she is unable to remove the pension of a chief constable facing a gross misconduct hearing over alleged workplace… [more...]

13 Jan 2026

Lammy ‘contradicted’ by courts minister over plans to scrap jury trials

The courts minister has been accused of contradicting David Lammy over Labour’s plans to curb jury trials.
Sarah Sackman, the courts minister, told MPs on… [more...]