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Chief constable pledges ‘unfettered access’ to police files on Sean Brown

Chief constable pledges ‘unfettered access’ to police files on Sean Brown

Jon Boutcher spoke of regret that Mr Brown’s family had been ‘failed’ by the establishment following the collapse of an inquest.

Public inquiry to be held into Emma Caldwell murder investigation

Public inquiry to be held into Emma Caldwell murder investigation

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance confirmed the move in a statement at Holyrood as Margaret Caldwell looked on.

Cameron stresses UK-German unity when asked about leaked call on visit to Berlin

Cameron stresses UK-German unity when asked about leaked call on visit to Berlin

The Foreign Secretary’s visit to Berlin came after Russia intercepted a call between German military officials discussing UK operations.

Model’s boyfriend heard ‘screams for help’ on phone as ex-partner ‘beat’ her

Model’s boyfriend heard ‘screams for help’ on phone as ex-partner ‘beat’ her

Instagram influencer Chloe Othen, 33, says she was punched in the head 30 times, strangled and dragged along the floor by her hair by Ricky Lawrence.

Policing operations in east London unaffected despite station fire, says Met

Policing operations in east London unaffected despite station fire, says Met

Around 175 firefighters and 30 fire engines tackled the blaze at Forest Gate police station on Romford Road on Wednesday.

‘Lazy eye’ in childhood linked to diabetes and heart disease risk later in life

‘Lazy eye’ in childhood linked to diabetes and heart disease risk later in life

Those who had the condition as a child also had 29% higher odds of developing diabetes, the study found.

‘Bad nerves’ not a reason to be on benefits, says former minister

‘Bad nerves’ not a reason to be on benefits, says former minister

Rachel Maclean said an unknown proportion of those claiming sickness benefits for mental health were citing ‘bad nerves’.

Children of obese parents ‘six times more likely also to be obese in middle age’

Children of obese parents ‘six times more likely also to be obese in middle age’

Analysis of height and weight data showed a strong link between parents’ body mass index in middle age and that of their children at the same age.

Public inquiry announced into Emma Caldwell murder investigation

Public inquiry announced into Emma Caldwell murder investigation

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance confirmed the move in a ministerial statement at Holyrood.

Rishi Sunak under fire as migrant Channel crossings top 3,000 for year so far

Rishi Sunak under fire as migrant Channel crossings top 3,000 for year so far

The total for 2024 to date is higher than any equivalent period since records began in 2018.

RHS orchard’s heritage apple trees sampled for their ‘DNA fingerprint’

RHS orchard’s heritage apple trees sampled for their ‘DNA fingerprint’

Leaves from trees in the charity’s Rosemoor Garden’s Devon collection orchard will be sampled as part of the project.

‘What does the Budget mean for me?’ – UK’s most Googled Budget question

‘What does the Budget mean for me?’ – UK’s most Googled Budget question

The UK has been asking Google a number of questions about the Budget, including ‘what is National Insurance?’ and ‘what is non dom status?’

Jon Boutcher ‘shares frustrations’ over lack of Operation Kenova prosecutions

Jon Boutcher ‘shares frustrations’ over lack of Operation Kenova prosecutions

The PSNI Chief Constable made the remark the day before interim findings from the investigation are published.

Call for a minimum number of GPs per patient to improve access

Call for a minimum number of GPs per patient to improve access

Experts have also called on the Government to write-off student debt for healthcare workers.

Extra health spending from Budget ‘nowhere near enough’, says Yousaf

Extra health spending from Budget ‘nowhere near enough’, says Yousaf

The First Minister also criticised plans to further cut national insurance.

Chief Constable unable to say when 7% pay uplift for officers will be made

Chief Constable unable to say when 7% pay uplift for officers will be made

Jon Boutcher said he believes the money to make the pay award is with the Department of Justice.

Rare £500 Bank of England note could fetch £24,000 at auction

Rare £500 Bank of England note could fetch £24,000 at auction

It is being sold at Noonans Mayfair on March 14 by a long-time collector of British notes, who has owned it for almost 15 years.

Emma Caldwell’s killer could have been prosecuted in 2008, family told

Emma Caldwell’s killer could have been prosecuted in 2008, family told

Her mother Margaret met the Lord Advocate in Edinburgh on Thursday.

President Michael D Higgins discharged from hospital

President Michael D Higgins discharged from hospital

Mr Higgins was admitted to St James’ Hospital in Dublin last Thursday evening.

‘Cautious welcome’ for Chief Constable’s vow on media surveillance information

‘Cautious welcome’ for Chief Constable’s vow on media surveillance information

The Northern Ireland Policing Board requested a report from the PSNI around the extent of applications for surveillance of journalists and lawyers.

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