Police officers who do not pass background checks to be automatically sacked

Residents of the Kirby Estate in Bermondsey displayed St George’s Cross flags in support of the England football team ahead of their Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Switzerland. Although St George’s Day is typically celebrated on April 23, the Church of England has moved the observance to April 28 this year due to its proximity to Easter. Celebrated as England's national day, St George is recognized for his courage as a Christian martyr, though he...

A tragic incident occurred in Imperatriz, Brazil, where 13-year-old Evelyn Silva died five days after her 7-year-old brother, Luis, succumbed to poisoning from a chocolate Easter egg. Both children, along with their mother, Miriam, had consumed the egg, which was delivered with a note, and they fell critically ill, leading to Luis's death and Evelyn's subsequent decline due to multiple organ failure. Police have arrested Jordélia Pereira, the ex-wife of Luis's father, as a suspect...

Louisa Palmisano Tragedy Louisa (Lulu) Palmisano, a three-year-old from Burnley, died after being struck by a van that collided with a tram in Manchester on February 22. The van driver, Rawal Rehman, 35, had taken at least 20 lines of cocaine before the incident, ignored stop signs, and fled the scene but was later arrested. Rehman, who has a prior conviction for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, admitted to causing death by dangerous...

The Home Office will publish a league table revealing the nationalities and offences of foreign criminals facing deportation, marking the first detailed breakdown of this data. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper overruled officials who deemed data collection too challenging, and the information is expected to be available by year-end. While Labour is deporting at a faster rate than the Conservatives, the number of individuals awaiting removal has increased, with 19,244 foreign criminals recorded as of last...

A recent ruling by the UK Supreme Court regarding the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 has generated significant reactions across the nation. The court determined that the term "woman" in equality law pertains exclusively to biological sex, challenging years of legal understanding. This decision has led to a mix of celebrations, protests, and widespread emotional responses, highlighting the ruling's profound impact on discussions surrounding gender and equality in the UK. Full Article

A 23-year-old Polish woman, Julia Wandel, has pleaded not guilty to stalking the parents and siblings of missing British toddler Madeleine McCann, with accusations including persistent calls, voicemails, and messages sent to the McCanns, as well as two visits to their home last year. Wandel, who previously claimed to be Madeleine on Instagram, was remanded in custody while another woman, Karen Spragg, also charged with stalking, was granted bail. Both women are scheduled for trial...