Long-term government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level since 1998, adding pressure on the public finances ahead of next month’s Budget. Prime Minister Andy…[more...]
Cleveland Police will be given an extra £2m to tackle serious crime, the home secretary has announced, after a spate of incidents in and around Middlesbrough.
Total gains reported reached £127bn – up 82% year-on-year – with London and the South East accounting for around half of the total gains (49%) and… [more...]
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is open to the idea of giving the Welsh government control of policing in Wales.
His comments were a… [more...]
Police-recorded crime has changed dramatically over the past 25 years, with some of the most serious offences falling substantially. But the long-term decline remains one of… [more...]