London's homicide rate has fallen to a record low of 1.1 per 100,000, lower than New York, Berlin, and Paris. New Met Police data reveals a decade-long decline in violent crime. Read the full analysis.
New GDP data reveals zero growth for the UK economy in November 2025, with late Budget uncertainty blamed. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny as business activity stalls. Read the full analysis.
London's homicide rate has fallen to a record low after a Met Police blitz on organised crime and expanded use of facial recognition. Discover the strategies behind the 11% drop.
London records just 97 homicides in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014. The capital's murder rate is now lower than New York, Paris, and Berlin. Discover how police efforts are driving the change.
US small business bankruptcies hit a 'historic high' in 2025, but the data reveals a more nuanced picture. Discover why the numbers are statistically insignificant and what it means for the economy.
Former PC Grant Fulker, 32, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old cadet in a hotel near Heathrow. He abused his position of trust as a cadet leader. Read the full details.
A damning review reveals 131 Met Police officers and staff committed crimes after flawed vetting. Dawn Butler MP demands urgent reforms, including a mandatory DNA database for all officers.
Once a mark of rebellion, tattoos are now mainstream. Explore the rise of inked skin, from personal expression to paramedical healing, and why the UK can't stop getting more.
A 47-year-old man was beaten, stripped naked and suffered a broken shoulder in a horrific knifepoint robbery in Tottenham. Police release CCTV image and appeal for public help to find the suspect.
A damning report reveals thousands of Met Police recruits were not properly vetted amid a national drive to boost numbers, compromising integrity and public trust. Read the full findings.
Reform UK's new London mayoral candidate, Laila Cunningham, has drawn criticism for claiming people now 'pity' Londoners. She and Nigel Farage paint a grim picture of crime, despite official statistics showing falls.
Met Police call handlers and fleet staff will strike for six days in January, following a 'hugely disruptive' New Year's Eve walkout. The dispute centres on an 'inferior' pay offer compared to police officers. Read the latest.
Freemason police officers say they fear for their careers after the Met Police required them to declare membership. They deny any special treatment, calling the move 'unfair'.
A volunteer Met Police officer was dismissed after fitting blue lights and sirens to his own car and driving it around London. Discover the full story and the hearing's findings.
A 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital after a stabbing on Olive Road, Cricklewood, on New Year's Night. Police are appealing for witnesses. Read the latest.
New data reveals 5.4 million UK adults now vape, surpassing smokers. Experts explain the addiction challenge and evidence-based strategies for quitting e-cigarettes safely.
Police name 23-year-old John Onetufo, stabbed in Lewisham. A 17-year-old and a 23-year-old are now in custody as detectives 'work relentlessly' on the murder investigation.
A police officer was run over while establishing a cordon for a two-car collision on Uxbridge Road, Ealing. The road was closed for eight hours. No arrests have been made.
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,323 lives lost. Experts call for urgent action on speed limits and vehicle safety. Discover the full analysis.
Police issue urgent appeals to find Ramel, 22, and Memuna, 65, missing in separate London cases. Families are 'very worried' as freezing temperatures continue. Call 101 with information.
Hare coursing linked to international gangs is surging in Wiltshire, with arrests up 500%. Police fear a farmer will be seriously injured as rural crime terrorises the Vale of Pewsey.
London is on track for its lowest homicide tally since modern records began in 2003, driven by a significant fall in knife deaths among young people. Campaigners credit outreach work and tougher laws.
Met Police arrest five, including a 22-year-old man, following a two-week manhunt after the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Adam Henry in Islington. The investigation continues.
A targeted Met Police operation in 20 London town centres cut crime by 18% and boosted arrests by a third over summer 2025. Discover how focused patrols and plain-clothed ops made the capital safer.
With one in 100 UK homes burgled yearly, security experts reveal nine vital steps to protect your property this festive season. Learn how to deter thieves and enjoy peace of mind.
Official figures reveal UK disposable income has fallen for three consecutive quarters, leaving households over £20 worse off per month than in 2019. Explore the data and expert analysis.
Official figures reveal UK disposable income has dropped over £20 a month since 2019. Explore the data on falling living standards and the economic challenges ahead.
A new interactive map reveals the UK areas hit hardest by crime severity. See how your location compares, with Blackpool and Westminster topping the list.
Police name 55-year-old Simon Whyte as the man shot dead in Stonebridge, Brent. No arrests made. Detectives appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
London reels from two separate killings and a knife fight in 72 hours. The Met confirms incidents are not linked, as city-wide violence reduction figures show a mixed picture. Read the latest.