Society
Cocaine Now Leads Drug Deaths in England and Wales
Cocaine has surpassed heroin as the primary cause of drug fatalities in England and Wales, with 1,233 deaths r...
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Prison Recalls Soar 27% in England and Wales Despite Overcrowding Crisis
England and Wales prison data reveals 12,338 recalls vs 12,278 releases April-June. Recalls surge 27% amid gov...
Society
Nearly One in 10 Adults Face Domestic Abuse Annually
ONS survey reveals 9.6% of adults in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse last year, affecting 4.7 mil...
Society
Strangulation and incest pornography banned in England and Wales November 2024
England and Wales implements strangulation and incest pornography ban starting November 6. Government follows...
Society
Sexual Offenders Face Bail Release Due to Court Crisis
Police warn more sexual predators in England and Wales could be released on bail amid overwhelming court and p...
Society
Specialist Sex Crime Courtrooms Launch Across England and Wales
New specialist courtrooms prioritizing rape and sex offence cases introduce private facilities and fixed trial...
Society
Prison Overcrowding: Leaked Plans Reveal Double Occupancy in Single Cells
Exclusive documents expose Prison Service plans to house two inmates per single-person prefab cell across 10 c...
Technology
Digital ID Apps Now Legal for Age Verification in English and Welsh Pubs
England and Wales pubs can now accept digital ID apps to verify customer age. Discover how this new regulation...
Society
MPs Reject Assisted Dying Bill in England and Wales Vote
Parliament defeats Lauren Edwards' assisted dying legislation with 286-270 vote. Lords previously blocked simi...
Economy
Official Inquiry into Pub and Hotel Business Rates Calculation System
An investigation into how pub and hotel business rates are determined in England and Wales may spark significa...
Society
Sex Offenders in England and Wales Face Libido-Suppressing Drug Options
Thousands of sex offenders in English and Welsh prisons could voluntarily receive libido-suppressing medicatio...
National
19 Homes Destroyed as 37 Major Fires Spread Across England and Wales
37 fires are currently burning across England and Wales, destroying 19 homes and prompting national alert. Pri...
Society
Prison Security Upgrade Plan to Tackle Overcrowding Crisis
Ministers consider enhancing security at category C and women's prisons to alleviate severe overcrowding in En...
Society
Prison Capacity Plans in England and Wales: Viable Solutions?
Explore three government proposals to increase jail capacity in England and Wales. Understand the viability an...
Society
PM Excludes Sex Offenders From Early Prison Release
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces sex offenders and child abusers will be excluded from early prison relea...
Politics
£250m Police Initiative to Safeguard Jewish Communities
Government allocates £250m over three years to deploy 500+ officers protecting Jewish neighborhoods, schools a...
Society
Probation Hostels Shutting Down Over Staff Shortage Crisis
Staffing crisis forces closure of probation hostels housing high-risk offenders in England and Wales, raising...
National
Former Minister Demands Urgent Ethics Overhaul in Police Leadership
Lord Blunkett co-authors report calling for ethical reset in police forces across England and Wales. Major inq...