The Latest Breaking News from Stephen House

Emma Caldwell family voice fears as Police Scotland left out of inquiry’s remit

Emma, 27, was murdered in 2005 but it was not until 2024 that her killer, Iain Packer, was convicted of her killing.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

Watchdog probes senior police officer over alleged ‘regretful sex’ rape comments

Sir Stephen House denies making the comments to a Home Office adviser at a Scotland Yard meeting in January 2022.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Mayor Sadiq Khan backs probe into ‘regretful sex’ rape claim against Sir Stephen House

Former Scotland Yard chief Sir Stephen House said he finds the phrase ‘regretful sex’ abhorrent

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2023

Cressida Dick ‘felt intimidated’ into quitting as Met Police chief

Report says head UK’s biggest police force ‘constructively dismissed’ under political pressure from London mayor Sadiq Khan

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022

Three top Met officers to depart as new boss prepares to take over

Stephen House, Helen Ball and Nick Ephgrave were key lieutenants of ex-commissioner Dame Cressida Dick

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

Senior Met Police officers earning over £100,000 while others 'use foodbanks'

The Metropolitan Police is currently in special measures after a string of errors which led to the resignation of commissioner Dame Cressida Dick who was paid £250,000

Daily Mirror · Jul 16, 2022

The Guardian view on policing in crisis: the Met needs a superhead

Editorial: Six forces including London’s are now in special measures. But the government’s actions too should be scrutinised

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022

‘Our privilege to serve Queen and keep London safe’, says Met Police chief Sir Stephen House

Thousands of police are being deployed over the four-day bank holiday at high-profile events

Evening Standard · May 31, 2022

50% believe wrong people being held accountable over partygate – poll

More than half of voters think the Government is doing a bad job of running the country, according to a new Ipsos poll.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Claims Boris Johnson's chief-of-staff 'tweaked Sue Gray report before publication'

Two insiders told the Mirror that the Sue Gray report was looked at before publication by Boris Johnson’s chief-of-staff Steve Barclay, who allegedly requested changes. The Government has denied the claims

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022