Campaigners against stalking have launched a so-called super-complaint against police forces in England and Wales, claiming there is a failure to identify offenders, investigate crimes properly, or protect victims. The National Stalking Consortium—which is made up of 21 organisations and individuals—pointed out only 5 percent of stalking cases in England and Wales lead to someone…
Stalking Campaigners Claim Police Letting Down Thousands of Victims in England and Wales
Rishi Sunak Says He Still Has ‘Full Confidence’ in Dominic Raab Over Complaints
The UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has full confidence in Dominic Raab as the Deputy Prime Minister faces further complaints about his conduct, No. 10 said. This follows the news that senior lawyer Adam Tolley KC has been appointed by Sunak to look into two formal complaints of bullying by Deputy Prime Minister Raab….
UK Schools, Universities, Royal Mail Hit by Strikes Amid Worsening Industrial Unrest
Strike actions have caused disruptions to British schools, universities, and the Royal Mail as tens of thousands of workers went on strike in worsening labour disputes. Around 70,000 members of the University and College Union (UCU) are on strike on Thursday and Friday, and again on Nov. 30. It is the biggest strike of its…
UK Bans New Chinese Security Cameras on Sensitive Government Estates Over Security Concerns
November 24, 2022
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The UK’s government departments has been told to stop installing surveillance cameras made by Chinese companies and advised to replace existing ones, a Cabinet minister said on Thursday. In a written statement to Parliament, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden, who oversees Cabinet Office policies, said the decision was made “in light of the…
COVID-19 Deaths Among Children and Youth Are Extremely Rare: Study
COVID-19 deaths among people under 20 are extremely rare, with most fatalities occurring in children with specific underlying conditions, a study found. The researchers found that deaths in England due to COVID-19 are very low in children and young people (CYP), even with the emergence of new variants. Most deaths occurred in individuals with underlying…
Online Safety Bill Will Return to UK Parliament Next Month
Upcoming planned legislation to regulate online spaces is returning, the British government confirmed. On Thursday, Commons leader and Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt outlined the forthcoming parliamentary business in the House of Commons, which included a date for the Online Safety Bill. Its remaining stages are due to be provisionally debated on Dec. 5. The bill…
Everyone Should Reduce Energy Consumption Amid Crisis, UK Chancellor Says
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has urged people to reduce their energy consumption so that Britain is not susceptible to disruptions in international energy supplies. Talking to the Treasury Committee of the House of Commons on Nov. 23, Hunt warned that people will “have to take responsibility for their energy bills” and reduce their usage or…
UK Net Migration Hits a Record Half a Million
Long-term net migration to the UK in the year ending June 2022 has hit a record half a million, according to official figures published on Thursday. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said an estimated 1.1 million people moved to the UK during the year, 504,000 more than those who left. It’s a sharp increase compared…
Gove Threatens to Defund Failing Housing Associations in Wake of 2-Year-Old’s Death
The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, Michael Gove, has threatened to cut off the funding to failing housing associations in the wake of the death of Awaab Ishak. Awaab, who was 2 years old, died in December 2020 and at an inquest last week a coroner ruled that his death had…
Police Say More Than 200,000 UK Fraud Victims May Be Linked to iSpoof Website
November 24, 2022
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Police in London say they have taken down a website called iSpoof and smashed an international fraud operation that may have claimed more than 200,000 fraud victims in Britain. The Metropolitan Police said victims are thought to have lost tens of millions of pounds and those running iSpoof made £3.2 million ($3.88 million) over 20…
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