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6 hours ago

From Isis recruit to influencer: People think: you're that evil girl who ran away'

Tareena Shakil, now 36, presents a glamorous image, wearing a tailored dress and carrying a Louis Vuitton handbag, contrasting sharply with her past as a convicted terrorist.
Women in technology
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Sadiq Khan urges social media crackdown over London crime disinformation'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism and combating disinformation, particularly in the context of London and social media.
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
London startup
fromTheregister
3 days ago

DXC lands Metropolitan Police contract worth up to 1B

DXC Technology has secured a £1 billion contract to provide business process outsourcing and develop a new Oracle ERP system for the UK's Metropolitan Police Service.
NYC politics
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3 days ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Rise in number of girls being identified as victims in county lines exploitation, data shows

An increasing number of girls are identified as victims of county lines exploitation, rising from 15% to 22% of cases in one year.
#metropolitan-police
LGBT
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Met Police to scrap non-crime hate incident investigations in five months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police will stop investigating non-crime hate incidents to focus on criminal activities and improve resource allocation.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Met Police detective sacked over use of sex workers and class A drugs on trips abroad

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for using sex workers and Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional conduct standards.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Met Police detective sacked for hiring sex workers and using drugs on overseas trips

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for engaging sex workers and using Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional standards.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Almost half of officers' DNA still missing from Met Police database

Nearly half of Metropolitan Police officers' DNA and over a fifth of their fingerprints are missing from elimination databases, potentially hindering criminal investigations and internal misconduct detection.
LGBT
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1 week ago

Met Police to scrap non-crime hate incident investigations in five months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police will stop investigating non-crime hate incidents to focus on criminal activities and improve resource allocation.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Met Police detective sacked over use of sex workers and class A drugs on trips abroad

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for using sex workers and Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional conduct standards.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Met Police detective sacked for hiring sex workers and using drugs on overseas trips

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for engaging sex workers and using Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional standards.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Almost half of officers' DNA still missing from Met Police database

Nearly half of Metropolitan Police officers' DNA and over a fifth of their fingerprints are missing from elimination databases, potentially hindering criminal investigations and internal misconduct detection.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Antonia Romeo handed powerful mandate to deliver No 10's priorities

Antonia Romeo has been appointed to lead the civil service with a focus on innovation and excellence, while Darren Jones shifts to a less hands-on role.
Women in technology
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5 days ago

Farhana Islam, the 1st woman to lead the DEA's N.Y. division, is committed to empowering the next generation of agents

Farhana Islam is the first woman to lead the DEA's New York Enforcement Division, emphasizing empowerment and leadership for women in law enforcement.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Promises to address racial bias in policing have failed due to lack of national leadership and internal resistance within police culture.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

British Indian rail worker wins race harassment case after EDL leaflet put in boots

A British Indian Network Rail employee won a race harassment case after being targeted with anti-Islam propaganda and faced further racial harassment from colleagues.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Mother of schoolboy shot dead in London weeks after 14th birthday left living in fear'

The whole family is distraught but while grieving for their eldest child they are living in fear for their lives at the moment. They haven't been able to leave the house since.
London politics
UK news
fromTheregister
2 days ago

UK to spend 15M on AI mapping in knife crime crackdown

The British government is investing £15 million to enhance crime mapping for targeted policing of knife crime in England and Wales.
#knife-crime
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

New 26m mapping technology to be used in crack down on knife crime hotspots

The UK government is launching a £26 million initiative to combat knife crime using mapping technology to target high-risk areas.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training

Up to 250 schools in knife crime hotspots will receive specialist training to divert children from serious violence with a £1.2m investment.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime

Dedicated support for schools in England aims to prevent knife crime using targeted mapping technology and focused assistance.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

New 26m mapping technology to be used in crack down on knife crime hotspots

The UK government is launching a £26 million initiative to combat knife crime using mapping technology to target high-risk areas.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Police begin arrests at UK protest against Palestine Action ban

Hundreds protested in Trafalgar Square against the ban on Palestine Action, leading to arrests and calls for free speech and government accountability.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Police launch appeal as London Underground contractor requires surgery after assault

A contractor was assaulted, sustaining a broken jaw, and police seek information about the suspect.
#police-misconduct
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Officer sacked for 'appalling' remarks on Panorama

A police officer was dismissed for making inappropriate comments and using force against a detainee during an undercover investigation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Officer sacked for 'appalling' remarks on Panorama

A police officer was dismissed for making inappropriate comments and using force against a detainee during an undercover investigation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

When I get abused just for dancing, it shows how far hatred of politicians has gone | Stella Creasy

Joy in politics is increasingly met with hostility, reflecting a troubling trend of character assassination against those who express themselves.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Mapping tech to help crackdown on knife crime as part of 26m funding

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Five taken off duty after police leave bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Mapping tech to help crackdown on knife crime as part of 26m funding

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Five taken off duty after police leave bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

More than 2,700 drug lines closed and nearly 1,000 knives seized in 2025

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Men guilty of part in violent anti-asylum protest

Two men were convicted for violent disorder during a protest at an asylum hotel in Epping, Essex, which turned chaotic and violent.
#immigration
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Mother warns UK faces 'more rapes and murders' unless small boats are stopped - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Siobhan Whyte warns that current immigration policies increase risks of violence against British women following her daughter's murder by an asylum seeker.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ministers working with Labour backbenchers to temper Mahmood immigration plans

Ministers are seeking exemptions to Shabana Mahmood's immigration changes, which would extend the wait for settled status from five to ten years.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Police urge woman who filmed fatal Primrose Hill fight to come forward

Detective inspector Andy Griffin stated, 'I believe this woman's account of events, as well as the video she captured, will provide vital evidence.' He emphasized the urgency of speaking to her.
London politics
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Undercover officer deceived women with grotesque and cruel' lies, spycops inquiry told

An undercover police officer engaged in long-term sexual relationships with women through emotional manipulation, deception about his personal life, and fraudulent use of taxpayer funds.
#police-funding
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Extra 5m pledged for patrolling places of worship

Police in London and Manchester receive £5m for increased patrols around places of worship to enhance community safety.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Extra 5m pledged for patrolling places of worship

Police in London and Manchester receive £5m for increased patrols around places of worship to enhance community safety.
Boston food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Met Police officer charged with sexual offences

A police constable faces four sexual assault charges related to an alleged December 2024 incident at a Soho bar and will appear in court on March 9.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Police get extra 5m to patrol places of worship after Golders Green attack

Police forces in London and Manchester will receive £5 million to enhance security around places of worship following recent attacks.
#stalking
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Primrose Hill stab victim 'can never be replaced'

Finbar Sullivan was a student at the London Screen Academy and produced music videos for drill rap artists under the name Sully Shot It. Sullivan said his son was 'not a gang member', but a 'groovy 21-year-old who loved movies and making films'.
London politics
#london
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on London and antisocial behaviour: a real problem inflated by online panic | Editorial

London faces social issues, but investment in youth clubs aims to address antisocial behavior and provide safe spaces for teenagers.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on London and antisocial behaviour: a real problem inflated by online panic | Editorial

London faces social issues, but investment in youth clubs aims to address antisocial behavior and provide safe spaces for teenagers.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sadiq Khan protection officers leave bag with guns and Taser on south London street'

Armed police officers left a bag with firearms and a Taser on the street, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan police.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Police were too busy' to investigate theft of Morgan McSweeney's phone despite potentially sensitive contents

The theft of McSweeney's work phone means his WhatsApp messages and texts to Mandelson cannot be examined, raising concerns about the sensitivity of the information.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Two dead after separate double stabbings just hours apart in London

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams expressed condolences, stating, 'My thoughts remain with the victim's family and loved ones, as well as those in the community who have been affected by this incident.'
London politics
Humor
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1 month ago

Cop fired after using sneaky trick to pretend she was working from home

A UK police sergeant was fired for using a picture frame on her keyboard to prevent her computer from sleeping and simulate work activity while not actually working.
#murder-investigation
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Murder investigation after man's death in Shadwell

A murder investigation is ongoing after a double stabbing in East London, resulting in one death and another man hospitalized.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Murder investigation after man's death in Shadwell

A murder investigation is ongoing after a double stabbing in East London, resulting in one death and another man hospitalized.
#clapham
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
London politics

Do we really need truncheons and pepper spray to fight off London's feral' teenage shoplifters? | Zoe Williams

Teenagers in Clapham caused chaos, leading to shoplifting and fireworks, prompting varied public reactions and concerns about safety and control.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Do we really need truncheons and pepper spray to fight off London's feral' teenage shoplifters? | Zoe Williams

Teenagers in Clapham caused chaos, leading to shoplifting and fireworks, prompting varied public reactions and concerns about safety and control.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Peers vote to scrap non-crime hate incidents

UK peers voted to abolish non-crime hate incidents, acts motivated by hostility based on protected characteristics that don't constitute criminal offences.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Armed officers guarding Sadiq Khan left bag of guns outside home in major security blunder

Armed officers left a bag with weapons near London Mayor Sadiq Khan's home, prompting an investigation and temporary removal of five officers from duty.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Met detective sergeant sacked over antisemitic' post about Gaza

A Metropolitan Police detective sergeant was dismissed after sharing political social-media posts comparing Gaza victims to Holocaust victims, deemed antisemitic and lacking impartiality.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

How safe is London really? This is what the data says

Knife and sexual offences in London have risen over the past decade, while overall crime across England and Wales increased compared with ten years ago.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Met accused of insulting black people with shake-up of anti-racism strategy

The Metropolitan Police's plan to merge its anti-racism strategy into a broader anti-discrimination scheme has drawn criticism from academics and activists who argue it dilutes focus on systemic racism affecting black communities.
#policing-reform
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Londoners urged to share their views on the Met

An independent review is investigating whether the Metropolitan Police has implemented recommendations from a 2023 report that found the force institutionally racist, misogynist, and homophobic.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Shabana Mahmood to slash number of police forces in major overhaul

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UK politics
#police-accountability
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Met chief 'can see why women don't trust police'

Metropolitan Police Commissioner acknowledges women's justified distrust following officer misconduct cases and commits to removing problematic personnel to rebuild public confidence.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Met Police chief knows women still do not trust the force after Everard murder

Met Police Commissioner reports 1,500 officers removed since 2022 for misconduct including inappropriate behavior toward women, while acknowledging trust rebuilding requires time following Sarah Everard's murder by officer Wayne Couzens.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Met chief 'can see why women don't trust police'

Metropolitan Police Commissioner acknowledges women's justified distrust following officer misconduct cases and commits to removing problematic personnel to rebuild public confidence.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Met Police chief knows women still do not trust the force after Everard murder

Met Police Commissioner reports 1,500 officers removed since 2022 for misconduct including inappropriate behavior toward women, while acknowledging trust rebuilding requires time following Sarah Everard's murder by officer Wayne Couzens.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Minister will not be drawn on police chief future

An independent report will decide West Midlands Police chief constable's future after the force barred Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match citing safety concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Shabana Mahmood to get power to sack chief constables after West Midlands Police row

Donations fund on-the-ground journalism, and new policing reforms will give the home secretary powers to sack senior officers and intervene in failing forces.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman arrested for encouraging support for ISIS

A 20-year-old woman was arrested in Lambeth on suspicion of encouraging support for proscribed terrorist group Daesh via social media and released on bail.
UK politics
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

UK plans sweeping overhaul of policing amid surge in online crimes - DataBreaches.Net

Britain plans a centralized National Police Service to tackle cybercrime, fraud and cross-border digital offenses, with the National Crime Agency to be merged into it.
#police-reform
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police seek 'heroic' man after women harassed

A man intervened to protect three women from an intoxicated attacker in Camden High Street; police are seeking him as a key witness.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Report hate incidents, crime or not, says Met

London police ask residents to report hate incidents, even if not criminal, to monitor rising community tensions and prioritize limited policing resources.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Met had don't ask, don't tell' policy, says spycop who tricked women into sexual relationships

An undercover officer who deceived three women into sexual relationships said his superiors did nothing to prevent him from doing so, the spycops public inquiry has heard. Jim Boyling, who infiltrated environmental and animal rights activist groups for five years, said senior managers turned a blind eye to undercover officers having deceitful sexual relationships, often lasting years, with women. His managers adopted an attitude of don't ask, don't tell, he said. The three women have described how his betrayal devastated them.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Last-ditch call to save police front counters

Ten London police front counters will close, reducing 37 to 27 and leaving only two 24-hour counters, raising concerns for vulnerable residents.
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2 months ago

Reform's Laila Cunningham wants women in Burkas to stopped and searched by police - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

I would look to ban face coverings, if I could, but I would like to make it a reason for stop and search. I don't think in an open society you need to cover your face. I've prosecuted a woman in a burka. It has to be assumed that if you're hiding your face, you're hiding it for a criminal reason.
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