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The fire service has been rated "good" in all areas following its latest inspection

His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMICFRS) will investigate the complaint, which was made by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.

It comes after independent review found fire service has “dangerous levels of ingrained prejudice against women”

Following the tragic death of trainee firefighter Jaden Matthew Francois-Esprit, who took his own life in August 2020, an independent review was set up to investigate the workplace culture at the London Fire Brigade. Chaired by the solicitor and former crown prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, the review has found evidence of…

Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Stephen Watson tells officers 'get on with being the police because that’s what you are paid for'

Stephen Watson is among the most experienced senior officers in the country having joined Lancashire Constabulary in 1988 before going on to lead GMP.

"We no longer have one of the absolute worst police services in the UK - yay. Forgive me if I don't do back-flips."

A watchdog has found that hundreds if not thousands of corrupt officers could be serving in forces in England and Wales.

The report looking into the recruitment of officers was ordered after the rape, kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021 by serving police officer Wayne Couzens.

A police watchdog report said it uncovered too many cases where people, including those with criminal records or links to organised crime, should not have been allowed to join the police

'Hundreds, if not thousands, of corrupt officers may be serving in England and Wales police forces'