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Police forces saw a 30% cut in staffing numbers from 2010 to 2022, according to Home Office figures analysed by Labour. The data showed there were 6,252 fewer frontline officers last year compared with 2010

Rishi Sunak's millionaire wife Akshata Murty took their kids to expensive beaches in India while he is under fire back home for letting energy giants make record profits

According to the Ministry of Justice, only 71,138 community sentences were handed out in 2021 - down from 189,333 in 2010

Keir Mudie writes about Labour's recent comments on crime, which could be the first solid bit of policy that the party has put out in some time, with crime being a historic weakness for the party

Those who emigrated abroad have not had annual increases in their pensions for 70 years except where Britain has a reciprocal agreement with the country they now live in

Rishi Sunak plans to rip up remaining EU laws by the end of the year left on the statute book after Brexit - but experts worry that any relaxation in seatbelt rules will discourage people from wearing them

New analysis shows eight of the ten police forces with the highest increases in knife crime are in areas with Conservative Party Police and Crime Commissioners

If current sign-up rates continue, just 3% of people who don't have photo ID that can be used in the local elections will have applied for the 'Voter Authority Certificate' before the deadline

Workers at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), who grant permits for the import of exotic and endangered animal products, are on strike this week after being denied a proper pay rise for 11 years

Officials have refused to release details of a probe into DWP minister Guy Opperman's donation from a 'dining club' linked to a firm where he gave speeches

The Prime Minister appeared to play down the prospect of an imminent agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, amid speculation one could be announced early next week

Jonelle Matthews sent the signal after being dropped off at her home in Greeley, Colorado. No one ever saw her alive again and her body was found buried 35 years later

The Prime Minister said "the whole world must hold Russia to account" for war crimes against Ukraine and criticised the agreements of the "post-Cold War era" for failing Ukraine

Labour Party's Scottish chief Anas Sarwar said he and Keir Starmer now face the challenge of building a co­alition of people to boot out the current Tory Government

'For communities across the UK, pubs are where we meet, socialise and are entertained, but so many are ringing last orders and closing due to the cost of living crisis'

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is "concerned" after Lancashire Police released sensitive information about missing mum Nicola Bulley's health as part of its investigation

Conservative Party deputy chairman Lee Anderson insisted that millions of voters share his desire for capital punishment to be brought back. He was appointed by Rishi Sunak last week

BBC director general Tim Davie has been accused of disrespecting licence fee payers after he said it was 'truly amazing' the broadcaster is 'pulling off' the charge

Cheaper bus tickets will be available in England for an extra three months after government ministers dropped their threat to axe the £2 fare cap at the end of March

Yeva Kenia., 12, and her mum Katerina were offered refuge by Strictly star Ed Balls and Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper after Russia's invasion of Ukraine - and the youngster will now get the chance to dance in Blackpool

The Labour leader, speaking after a surprise trip to Kyiv, said a lot of British people were offering "all sorts of support" as he hailed Ukrainian forces fighting off Russian invaders

Kenyan Gloria Orwoba said she was aware of the stain before she entered the building, but as a proud advocate against period shame, she decided she would "go ahead and walk the talk"

It makes no difference for Rishi Sunak to say he's fixed it, says Fleet Street Fox. It's under warranty and we want our GDP back

Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed has said parents must 'take responsibility for tackling the behaviour of their own children' in a key speech

Data from 55 NHS trusts in England show there were 456 sewage leaks in hospitals over 12 months - a situation branded a "national scandal" by Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Dave