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Shoplifters who commit repeat offences to face prison

Government also plans to make greater use of facial recognition technology as part of crime crackdown bill

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: Rishi Sunak’s anti-green plan is a curious gamble

Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party appear to have concluded, on the basis of a solitary and surprise by-election victory, to trash the Government’s record on the environment. It is a curious decision — and one that threatens not only Britain’s ability to combat catastrophic climate change, but also ignores…

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023

Leaked letter from Tory minister claims Sadiq Khan ‘missed chance for extra 2,000 Met police officers’

Leaked letter reveals the policing minister taking a shot at mayor Sadiq Khan over Met numbers

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023

Police in England and Wales to reduce response to mental health-related calls

Response to mental health calls to be cut down to 20 to 30 per cent

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Ministers tell police to respond to fewer mental health-related 999 calls

Plan aims to free up estimated million hours a year of police time but experts have raised concerns

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023

Plans to cut back on police attending mental health callouts

Ministers said it is up to police forces in England and Wales along with healthcare boards to work out when and how to put the changes into place.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

‘High visibility patrols and more stop and search to counter London crime surge’ - minister

More high visibility patrols are needed in London’s violent crime hotspots to counter a new surge in teenage killings in the capital, the policing minister warned.

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

Just Stop Oil ‘vital’ says Dale Vince as sports fans are backed to intervene

Policing minister Chris Philp said it is reasonable for spectators to protect the event they have gone to see.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

OPINION - Just Stop Oil: More Wimbledon disruption? | The Leader podcast

The policing minister, MP Chris Philp has backed spectators and sports fans ‘doing a Jonny Bairstow’ to stop protestors from disrupting sports matches.

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023

Wimbledon day 4: Gary Lineker, Jessica Alba and Mel C among stars to enjoy the tennis

Gary Lineker, Mel C, Jessica Alba and Grace Carter were among the stars to make the trip to SW19 to watch the fourth day of tennis at Wimbledon.

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023