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A "bike bait" unit should be set up in the National Crime Agency to catch bicycle thieves, the Liberal Democrats have said.The party has argued that the dedicated team could work with local police forces…
Judith MoritzSpecial correspondentPA WireSafeguarding minister Jess Phillips is under pressure as a result of the national inquiryThe issue of grooming gangs in the UK has been a political hot potato for years, with particular sensitivities…
A migrant who returned to the UK on a small boat after being removed under the "one in one out" scheme with to France will have his removal "fast-tracked", the prime minister has said.The man…
Zoe KleinmanTechnology editorGetty ImagesThe government says its controversial digital ID scheme will not be applied retrospectively, with UK workers only needing it when they apply for a job after its proposed introduction by 2028.Announcing the…
Susana Mendonça,BBC London political reporter and Adriana Elgueta,LondonBBCHousing Secretary Steve Reed with Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan on ThursdayThe government and the mayor of London have agreed to change the quota for the amount…
The government has refused to give MPs time to debate Prince Andrew's titles or taxpayer-funded home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.The decision effectively kills efforts to pass a law to strip Prince Andrew of his…
Five abuse survivors have written to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer to say they will only continue working with the grooming gang inquiry if Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips keeps her job.It comes after four different…
Damian Grammaticas,Political correspondent and Joshua Nevett,Political reporterPA MediaA national inquiry into grooming gangs in England and Wales has been thrown into disarray by the resignations of four women from its victim liaison panel.So, how did…
Simon FinlayLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePA MediaReform UK's Linden Kemkaran is the leader of Kent County CouncilAt least five Reform UK councillors have lodged official complaints about the leadership style of the top table at Kent…
Former Labour MSP Colin Smyth has appeared in court accused of possessing indecent images of children and voyeurism.The 52-year-old made no plea during a private hearing at Dumfries Sheriff Court and was granted bail. The…
