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Policing needs reform to cope with modern criminals, Met Police chief warns
The Met Police chief used a speech to argue that the current policing system in England and Wales is "heading for failure" without urgent change.
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Some media firms evacuated after hoax bomb threats
Gardaí say they are "aware of a threat made against media organisations here and in Europe".
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Commuters and shoppers face disruption from tube driver strikes in run-up to Christmas
RMT union calls eight 24-hour strikes on London Underground in opposition to plans for four-day week Tube train drivers in the RMT union have called eight 24-hour strikes running over 16 days – including six in the lead-up to Christmas – that threaten to bring transport chaos to the capital. The drivers will start another series of 24-hour strikes in late November in opposition to plans for a four-day week, a proposal that has been warmly welcomed by the majority of London Underground drivers represented by the Aslef union. Continue reading...
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International
Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain
The teenager was eventually rescued on Zugspitze and has since been discharged from hospital.
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Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward
Mark Rowley says he would not be surprised if many more people emerged with allegations against convicted rapist
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Algorithm allocates Highland 'significant increase' in asylum-seeking children
Highland Council says the formula fails to take into consideration housing challenges it is facing.
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Reform councillor's post branded racist by Labour
Carl Johnson writes that "no foreigner" should be allowed to stand in elections.
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International
A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why
Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.
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International
The Jeremy Bamber files: three crucial questions about the White House Farm massacre
In 1986, Bamber was convicted of the murders of five members of his family. He has always protested his innocence. This year, with the help of leading experts, we have re-examined some of the most compelling evidence
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Politics
Thatcher's Right to Buy created a generation of homeowners - did it also fuel the housing crisis?
Labour is weakening Margaret Thatcher's landmark housing policy. Will it really fix Britain's social housing woes?
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International
Slashing number of police forces in England and Wales is only option, says Met chief
Mark Rowley calls for ‘revolution’ in policing as major review is expected to propose regional ‘super forces’
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Politics
'Not my job to set a budget,' says secretary of state
Sir Chris Bryant is understood to have asked parties to commit to raising an extra £200m in income.
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