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No 10 braced for first fines to be issued in partygate scandal

Government minister Will Quince admitted gatherings held in Downing Street and Whitehall during coronavirus restrictions “shouldn’t have happened”.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Partygate: Boris Johnson 'not expected' to be among first 15 fined by Met Police

The Metropolitan Police are expected to hand out Partygate fines to between 15 and 20 officials for breach of Covid rules

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022

Boris Johnson’s position ‘untenable’ if he is fined over Partygate, says Angela Rayner

Government minister refuses to say if prime minister should quit if found guilty of lockdown breach

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

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Partygate saga ‘should not have happened’ – minister

Will Quince said it appeared the police investigation ‘looks like it may be concluding relatively soon’.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Attendees could be hit with first wave of partygate fines ‘imminently’

The Met previously said more than 100 questionnaires had been sent out to people at the alleged gatherings.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Metropolitan Police set to issue first fines over No 10 lockdown parties

Up to 20 fines expected in first set of punishments over Covid rule-breaking in government

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

Partygate: Police to fine 'at least 15 people' over Downing Street lockdown gatherings

The fines come as part of the police force's investigation into Downing Street parties held during lockdown - with the latest penalties coming months after the Mirror first revealed details of the alleged breaches

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022

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Downing Street parties timeline as fines expected to be issued soon

More than 100 questionnaires have been sent out to people at the reported gatherings, Scotland Yard said.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

Should Boris Johnson resign if he is fined over partygate? Minister won’t say

Police investigating alleged lockdown-busting parties in Downing Street and the Cabinet Office will soon issue an initial tranche of fines

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2022

UK's Met Police expected to issue first fines on No. 10 lockdown breaches - The Guardian

London's Metropolitan Police is expected to issue the first fines for breaching a COVID-19 lockdown at No. 10 Downing Street, The Guardian reported on Monday citing government insiders.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2022

Unlicensed dog breeder guilty of murdering girlfriend’s 16-month-old daughter

Kamran Haider assaulted Nusayba Umar in September 2019 and caused catastrophic brain injuries

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2022

Priti Patel says Cressida Dick ‘deserves public gratitude’ as review launched into resignation process

City Hall hits out at ‘politically-motivated inquiry’ as former police watchdog appointed to look at ‘due process’

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

Education Secretary vows ‘tougher guidelines’ after Child Q’s strip-searching

Nadhim Zahawi said he will set out a new policy in response to the ‘appalling’ incident.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022

Man arrested after stabbing death of mother while children were at school

Police named the victim as Yasmin Begum, who was from the Bethnal Green area.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022

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The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022

Home Officer adviser says Child Q case ‘should horrify us all’

Nimco Ali said the strip-searching of a child ‘should be something we shouldn’t be able to tolerate in this country’.

Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2022

Boy, 8, rushed to hospital with serious head injury following crash on London road

The smash took place on the A236 in Mitcham, south London, at shortly before 1pm on Saturday, with paramedics treating the child at the scene before rushing him to a local major trauma centre

ABC News · Mar 26, 2022

The hunt for Madeleine McCann is winding down but three lessons are helping the search for other missing children

The story of Madeleine McCann is one that has touched almost every corner of the globe, yet the truth of what happened to her is not yet told. As the official investigation into her disappearance by Britain's Metropolitan Police winds down, what lessons can be used to help other missing…

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022

Campaigners demand ‘real change’ after ‘shocking’ Met Police strip search data

Figures show out of 5,279 children searched after an arrest in the past three years, 3,939 – around 75% – were from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

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The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

Child Q: School apologises for ‘disgusting’ strip-search of Black schoolgirl

The governing board of a London school where a Black schoolgirl was strip-searched has reportedly apologised and claimed staff were “not aware a strip-search was taking place”.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

Kyrell Matthews: Mother and violent ex-boyfriend jailed for killing ‘defenceless’ two-year-old

‘Harrowing’ secret audio recordings captured horrific abuse in weeks before toddler’s death in south London

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2022

Horrific footage shows moment dangerous driver rammed two police cars during escape

Surrey Police has released footage of reckless James O'Neill, from Putney, speeding through a 50mph zone at 110mph and ramming two police cars during a high-speed chase

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Jurors shown footage of plain-clothes police officers stopping MP murder suspect

Two Essex police officers, armed only with a baton and CS spray, pinned suspect Ali Harbi Ali to the floor, a court was told.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Mayor outlines plan to restore trust in Met but critics claim it lacks detail

Sadiq Khan said he is determined to ‘drive the changes and reforms needed’ within the police force.

Football London · Mar 24, 2022

Met Police looking for 10 football fans after 'attacks' at Millwall vs Crystal Palace FA Cup game

Four arrests were made on the day of the FA Cup third-round tie and police are now appealing to identify ten men after violent disorder and homophobic public order offences

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Two Met officers who strip-searched schoolgirl removed from frontline duties

Black teenager launches legal action against force after being left ‘traumatised’ by incident while on period

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