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07 Sep 2026

Police need extra £500m to monitor early-release prisoners

Police chiefs say they will need nearly £500m to tackle crime and rule-breaking by prisoners freed early by Labour.
The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC)…[more...]

07 Sep 2026

Protest a 'wake-up call' for the government, says Hampshire police boss

Speaking to BBC Breakfast about the protests in Portsmouth, Jones says that "people have a right to peaceful protest" and that was "largely" the case last… [more...]

04 Sep 2026

Police merger can be stopped, claims PCC

Surrey's Police Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend has said she believes a massive overhaul of policing can be halted.
In January, the government confirmed it intended… [more...]

04 Sep 2026

MoJ awards £150m contract to recruit temporary probation officers

The government is attempting to plug gaps in the service for when the early release scheme begins next month, but sceptics believe permanent hires are needed [more...]

02 Sep 2026

Government borrowing costs hit 28-year high

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...]