Police to speed up response times, catch more criminals and protect communities
Police forces will be forced to respond to emergency calls faster in England and Wales under new reforms. Too often, by the time police officers arrive to the scene of a crime, perpetrators and witnesses are long gone. Under new reforms, response officers will be expected to reach the scene of the most serious incidents […]
Mike Reader MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment
This week Mike Reader signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, and in doing so pledged his commitment to marking Holocaust Memorial Day – honouring the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people […]
Access to early SEND support across the country through Best Start Family Hubs
Families of children with SEND will soon receive faster, earlier support as the government confirms new community-based early intervention is to roll out in every Best Start Family Hub from April. As part of the government’s pledge to roll out Best Start Hubs in every local authority next year, councils are being tasked with recruiting […]
Immigration Enforcement raids at the highest level in British history
Illegal working arrests and raids have reached the highest level in British history thanks to relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams. Latest figures reveal the number of raids have soared by 77% in the UK since the government came into power, leading to an 83% rise in arrests (July 2024 to end […]
Thousands of lives to be saved under bold new Road Safety Strategy
• Government announces its first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, with a plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035. • New consultations on minimum learning period for learner drivers, eye tests for older drivers, and lowering the alcohol limit for driving to help prevent causes of […]