Flora Thompson
Crime
Police record almost half a million shoplifting offences in England and Wales
The Office for National Statistics published the latest crime figures on Thursday.
30 Jan 2025
Crime
Paedophile ring leader Colin Blanchard loses parole bid to be freed from jail
The father-of-two, from Rochdale, was warned he may never be released from jail when he was handed ‘in effect’ a life sentence in 2011.
13 Jun 2024
Politics
Labour bid to cut knife crime and violence against women and girls within decade
The manifesto declares Labour has a ‘straightforward vision for policing and criminal justice’.
13 Jun 2024
Politics12 Jun 2024
Detained migrants set for Rwanda flights freed on bail, lawyers say
Campaigners called for asylum seekers to be freed immediately from detention as flights would not take off before the election
Politics
Migrant Channel crossings top 11,000 for year so far
Home Office figures show 316 people made the journey in five boats on Thursday.
7 Jun 2024
Politics6 Jun 2024
Migrants rescued after boat gets into difficulty in the Channel
Around 80 migrants are understood to have been rescued.
Politics
Channel crossings: Migrants arriving in UK since Rwanda deal top 80,000
The latest figures also show more than 125,000 migrants have made the journey since 2018.
5 Jun 2024
Politics29 May 2024
'Little to show' for millions spent on Rwanda asylum plan, report says
The Home Office has ‘no credible plan’, the Commons Public Accounts Committee report says
Politics24 May 2024
Prison officers’ warn of legal action if overcrowding ‘crisis’ worsens
The POA fears jails in England and Wales could be full by June.
Politics
Number of migrants crossing Channel believed to have hit 10,000 for year so far
Groups of migrants, including several children, were seen being brought ashore in Dover, Kent, on Friday.
24 May 2024
Politics
Government target to cut crown court backlogs ‘no longer achievable’ – report
There have been reports of some trials due to take place this week being adjourned until 2026.
24 May 2024
Politics
Net migration ‘unusually high’ as UK heads towards General Election
The latest figures, published a day after the General Election was called, have fuelled the immigration debate – a key campaign battleground.
23 May 2024
Politics
Net migration to UK drops after hitting record levels, fuelling election debate
The 2023 migration figure is down from a record in 2022, according to the Office for National Statistics.
23 May 2024
Crime
‘Unsafe’ prison to be taken over permanently by Government
Inspectors found HMP Lowdham Grange in a ‘state of turmoil’ in May last year
22 May 2024
Politics
Plan to cut legal migration levels is ‘working’, Home Secretary insists
James Cleverly made the comments despite Home Office figures suggesting a hike in work visas applications.
22 May 2024
Politics
‘No arrest delays’ after police told to take fewer suspects into custody
The contingency plans were set out in a bid to ease overcrowding in prisons.
22 May 2024
Politics
Home Secretary: We are determined to stop the boats
James Cleverly reiterated the pledge as migrant Channel crossings near 10,000 for the year so far.
21 May 2024
Politics
Thousands of police officers specially trained to investigate rape
Home Secretary James Cleverly said the figure marked a ‘significant milestone’.
17 May 2024
Crime
Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to face public parole hearing
The hearing is due to take place in July.
16 May 2024
Politics
Government expands Rwanda deportation plan to include failed asylum seekers
Asylum seekers in detention who are due to sent to Rwanda have told how they feel there is ‘no hope’.
15 May 2024
Politics15 May 2024
Victims ‘in limbo’ as courts face delays
The Government rolled out emergency measures in England on Wednesday.