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Police minister says increased police numbers will mean less in jails

The Police Minister is sticking to his guns after admitting he didn't even read official advice on increasing police numbers. Stuart Nash appeared before a select committee yesterday over his plans ... read more

No 10 denies claim by chancellor that emissions target will cost UK £1tn

In a letter to the prime minister, Hammond said the proposed 2050 net zero target – one of the most far-reaching proposed in the world – would mean less money for schools, the NHS and police forces .. ... read more

Police Minister defends extra police target

More police would mean more prevention, less ... be no increased pressure on prisons. "If I actually thought that 1800 more police would lead to more people in prison, then I'd be going to Mr Davis ... read more

Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid pledges 20,000 more police officers if he becomes Prime Minister

Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid has pledged to increase police numbers by 20,000 if he becomes Conservative leader and Prime Minister ... that has cut 21,000 police officers. He says “more police on the ... read more

Police Cuts 'Will Lead To Increase In Crime'

A cut in police officer numbers will mean criminals will be more likely to get away with their crimes, an independent think tank says. The Government plans ... a higher crime rate", Civitas said. ... read more

This Former Police Commander Says Cuts To Community Policing Make It Harder To Prevent Terror Attacks Like London Bridge

A former Metropolitan police commander, who led the team that unravelled the failed 21/7 bomb plot in London, says community policing cuts ... I am delighted with the progress we have already made to ... read more

General election: Tories and Labour in police funding battle

Theresa May insisted the UK's largest police force was "well-resourced". But the prime minister said she would consider new powers in response to the "increased ... officers mean we are in more danger ... read more

Live updates: 7 people killed in terror attack at London Bridge and Borough Market

He said, "Londoners will see an increased ... the incident at London Bridge." The statement also said others were treated at the scene "for less serious injuries." 9:49 p.m. Eastern: Police confirm ... read more

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is criticised for her 'wellbeing budget'

In fact, the row became so bitter that the police ... 2019/20 based on increased government spending. While the budget immediately won praise from social agencies on Thursday, economists this week ... read more

Mayor Boris Johnson: Met Police recruitment freeze over

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has lifted a recruitment freeze at the Metropolitan Police and said an extra £42m funding would mean an increase in police numbers. Police forces ... public Met spokesman ... read more

Police chiefs struggling to recruit armed officers over conviction fears

This need to boost numbers coincided with increased disaffection among firearms officers, caused by several factors. Chesterman and Donald say firearms officers ... times have been cut to less than an ... read more