The Latest Breaking News from Gavin Stephens

The internet is not safe for children, say UK police bosses

Leading police agencies say that tech companies not doing enough to protect children from harm online.

Euronews · May 24

Tech firms failed two generations of teenagers on safety, crime chief warns

The government’s public consultation on whether to ban social media for under-16s closes next week

The Independent UK · May 21

Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Review finds no ‘meaningful impact’ five years after race action plan launched, amid calls for government to step in

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

UK politicians must stop stoking division, says policing chief

Gavin Stephens says rows over asylum seekers have raised community tensions and put pressure on officers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025

Police dealt with more than 3,000 protests in three months over the summer

Chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council Gavin Stephens said public figures should avoid sowing division amid a climate of increased tension.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Asylum hotel protests and Palestine Action arrests putting police under ‘chronic’ pressure

More than 3,000 protests this summer - the highest number in three years - have put forces under ‘chronic pressure’, with up to 40 more planned for this weekend

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Female officers crucial to policing, says chief after ‘diminishing’ comments by Reform MP

Rightwing party’s justice spokesperson had said women should be accompanied by male constables

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025

Met chief Sir Mark Rowley urges creation of 15 ‘mega forces’ in radical police reform plan

Sir Mark Rowley said bigger forces would be better able to utilise modern technology and reduce expenses.

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025

Met chief calls for ‘mega’ forces in push for police reform

Sir Mark Rowley said bigger forces would be better able to utilise modern technology and reduce expenses.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025

Police forces face financial struggle as cost of borrowing set to spiral

Gavin Stephens, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said local forces have had no capital investment for 10 years.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025