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A man wanted by Antwerp’s authorities for his connection with an alleged people smuggling network was arrested by the UK’s National Crime Agency in close cooperation with Belgian law enforcement.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Evil grooming gangs who target children and young women will be stamped out under new plans unveiled by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today (Monday 3 April)
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The government is keen for police to expand their use of the practice to identify more drug users and crack down on so-called recreational drug use.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Attorney General confirms the requirement not to publish material which could jeopardise a fair trial.
Burglars, thieves and robbers released from prison will be made to wear GPS tags to track their movements in a world first scheme to crack down on neighbourhood criminals.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
RFA Wave Knight intercepted the suspect craft as it transited international waters near South America, leading to the seizure of 216kg of cocaine.
DASA is exploring innovative solutions to bring E-Scooters and E-Bikes to a controlled stop
I am announcing today, our intention to renew the current maximum period for pre-charge detention of terrorist suspects…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Facebook users in Lincolnshire that use unregistered waste carriers could find themselves ‘accidental criminals’, warns the Environment Agency.
The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of fragrances and fragrance ingredients.
Facebook users in Northamptonshire that use unregistered waste carriers could find themselves ‘accidental criminals’, warns the Environment Agency.
A man from the Isle of Wight has been sentenced, following a successful investigation by the Ministry of Defence Police.
We are reviewing the risks and benefits of the acne medicine, isotretinoin. In particular whether some of the possible psychiatric and sexual side effects continue after treatment has been stopped.
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill receives Royal Assent and will allow tougher penalties for animal cruelty
The Home Office is today launching a consultation to help tackle motorcycle-related crime by providing police officers with better legal protection.
Victims are seeing significant improvements in the criminal justice system’s response to rape, a new report has revealed today (15 December 2022).
Royal Marines supported by the Royal Navy Warship HMS Montrose have intercepted over 2.6 tonnes of illicit drugs.
Any healthcare professional can submit a Yellow Card, including students. When submitting a report about a medicine via the Yellow Card website, if your occupation is not available in our drop-down list, you can now select ‘Other healthcare professional’ from...
The Security Industry Authority (SIA), the regulator of the private security industry, ran a series of terror resilience exercises at Atik, Windsor yesterday.
This campaign will look at seasonal job scams in the months leading up to Christmas, and how to avoid.
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