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Police officer guilty of assault over teen headlock

A Metropolitan Police officer has been convicted of assault after restraining a teenage girl in a headlock during a stop in north London, raising serious questions about police use of force.

Police enter wrong home in Peacehaven blunder

Sussex Police faces serious scrutiny after officers mistakenly forced entry into a family home while searching for the Home Secretary's residence, raising urgent questions about police procedures and accountability.

Systemic Failure: UK Police Racism Crisis Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how decades of ignored warnings and failed reforms have allowed institutional racism to fester within British policing, creating a crisis of public trust.

Police cleared in choking incident after car horn protest

A Metropolitan Police officer has been cleared of misconduct after allegedly choking a man who complained about officers blocking his street. The controversial incident, captured on viral video, sparked public outrage and calls for police accountability.

Lammy: Government 'running away from democracy'

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivers blistering critique of government's approach to Gaza ceasefire votes and democratic accountability in passionate Manchester address.

Quebec Police Shooting of Teen Sparks Investigation

Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot by provincial police in Louiseville. The incident has sparked community outrage and calls for transparency.

Douglas Ross slams SNP over secret minister police incident

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross accuses the SNP government of a 'culture of unaccountability' after a ministerial incident involving police was kept secret for weeks, raising serious questions about transparency at Holyrood.

Douglas Ross accuses John Swinney of 'ducking responsibility'

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross launches a scathing attack on First Minister John Swinney, accusing him of evading accountability on key government policies and failing the Scottish people in a fiery First Minister's Questions session.

Kash Patel's Explosive FBI Allegations Rock Senate Hearing

Former Trump administration official Kash Patel delivered dramatic testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, alleging widespread political weaponisation within the FBI and making startling claims about the agency's conduct during the Trump presiden

Hillsborough Law: Duty of Candour Bill Heads to Parliament

The Hillsborough Law, a new bill mandating a legal 'duty of candour' on public officials, will be presented to Parliament. It aims to prevent future cover-ups like the one following the 1989 disaster that claimed 97 lives.

AI Housing Crisis: Australia's Looming Robodebt Disaster

Exclusive: Australian politicians are recklessly embracing AI for housing policy without proper safeguards, risking a disaster on the scale of the Robodebt scandal. Experts warn of devastating consequences for vulnerable citizens.

Starmer edited human rights manual, removing key protections

Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.

UK Lawsuit Hits Fox News & Newsmax Over Election Claims

A major UK-based financial backer is suing Fox News and Newsmax in a landmark High Court case, alleging massive financial losses due to the networks' promotion of baseless 2020 US election fraud claims. The lawsuit could set a precedent for media accounta

Trump's Threat to Federal Reserve Independence

As Donald Trump threatens to undermine Federal Reserve independence, The Guardian examines why accountability, not just autonomy, is crucial for economic stability. A deep dive into the looming constitutional crisis.

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