Facebook: Backdoor to encrypted messaging apps would be gift to criminals
Facebook has hit back at Home Secretary Priti Patel’s calls for a “backdoor” into planned encryption across its messaging apps, saying it would be a “gift to criminals”.
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How would the political parties approach immigration?
Immigration has been a hot topic over the past few days, and some more detail is beginning to emerge regarding what the political parties propose to do.
Foreign Secretary downplays prospect of no-deal Brexit
Dominic Raab has downplayed the prospect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal following the second phase of the Brexit process.
Tories vow to cut immigration overall as they ‘take back control’ of borders
The Conservatives have pledged to cut immigration “overall” as the party announced a range of measures to “take back control” – just days after Boris Johnson appeared to row back from the promise.
Difficult day for Boris Johnson as Tories under fire on campaign trail
Boris Johnson endured a difficult day on the campaign trail as the Tories came under fire over the NHS and allegations they tried to “buy off” Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party.
Boris Johnson appears to row back from Tory pledge to cut immigration
Boris Johnson has appeared to row back from a promise to cut immigration if the Tories are returned power in the General Election on December 12.
Patel: Home Office encouraging, not pursuing, EU citizens to get settled status
EU citizens are being urged to apply for settled status rather than the Home Office “pursuing” them, the Home Secretary has said.
How would the political parties approach immigration?
Immigration has re-emerged as a key election battleground but the political parties are so far remaining tight-lipped on the detail of their proposals.
Tories vow to cut immigration but refuse to commit to ‘arbitrary targets’
The Tories have pledged they will cut immigration if they return to power in the General Election but said they will not set “arbitrary targets” for getting the numbers down.
UK’s terror threat level downgraded but attacks still ‘likely’
The UK’s terrorism threat level has been downgraded but the risk of an attack is still “likely”, the Home Secretary has announced.
Extended pub opening hours proposed for VE Day anniversary bank holiday
Bank holiday pub-goers will be able to enjoy a few extra hours until last orders under plans announced by the Home Secretary to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Manchester Arena terror attack deaths to be subject of public inquiry
A public inquiry will be held into the deaths of the 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena terror attack, the Home Secretary has announced.
Ministers announce police recruitment targets for forces
Police recruitment targets for every force in England and Wales have been announced by the Government as part of its pledge to hire 20,000 new officers.
Ex-Tory MP brands police watchdog probe into ‘Nick’ officers ‘a whitewash’
Former Tory MP Harvey Proctor has branded the police watchdog’s probe into five officers involved in the disastrous investigation into false claims of a VIP Westminster paedophile ring “a whitewash”.
Former judge criticises police probe into ‘Nick’ officers
The former High Court judge who demanded five police officers face an inquiry over their investigations into false claims about a VIP paedophile ring at Westminster has denounced the watchdog which cleared them of misconduct.
MP Tom Watson should resign and police must ‘atone’ over bungled sex abuse probe
Labour’s deputy leader Tom Watson should “leave the public arena” for his part in promoting the false claims of a VIP Westminster paedophile ring and Scotland Yard “must atone” for its handling of the case, according to ex-MP Harvey Proctor.
Search warrants in false VIP sex abuse claims probe ‘obtained unlawfully’
Warrants to raid the homes of suspects in Scotland Yard’s disastrous investigation into false claims of a VIP Westminster paedophile ring were “obtained unlawfully”, a damning report has said.
‘Poor judgment’ caused police failures in Westminster paedophile claims case
The main cause of the Metropolitan Police’s disastrous investigation into fabricated claims of a VIP paedophile ring in Westminster was “poor judgment and a failure to accurately evaluate known facts”, a damning report has said.
Lawyer: I warned Met Police over VIP paedophile claims case
The barrister who once led the Government’s child sex abuse inquiry has claimed he warned Scotland Yard of the “bogus” allegations over a Westminster VIP paedophile ring months before officers shut down the investigation.
Priti Patel orders investigation of Met Police over VIP paedophile claims case
The Home Secretary has asked a police watchdog to investigate Scotland Yard’s disastrous investigation into fabricated claims of a VIP paedophile ring in Westminster.
Priti Patel asks for probe of Met Police over VIP paedophile claims case
The Home Secretary has asked a police watchdog to investigate Scotland Yard’s disastrous investigation into fabricated claims of a VIP paedophile ring in Westminster.
Up to 60% of police officers could get Tasers, Priti Patel pledges
Up to 60% of police officers could be equipped with Tasers under plans announced by Priti Patel as she outlined proposals aimed at making the Tories appear tough on crime.
Serious violent and sexual offenders to spend longer behind bars
Sexual and violent offenders will be kept behind bars for longer under plans set out by the Justice Secretary.
Serious violent and sexual offenders to spend longer behind bars
Sexual and violent offenders will be kept behind bars for longer under plans being set out by the Justice Secretary.
Public Health Minister claims UK Government ‘failing’ to engage on drugs deaths
A top Holyrood politician has accused the UK government of ignoring calls to engage with a task force which has been charged with tackling the nation's drugs crisis.
SNP under fire for cuts to drug and alcohol treatment programmes
The SNP has been criticised for cutting millions from drug treatment programmes while demanding new powers for “shooting galleries” for addicts.
UK minister unveils support for Scots mine clearance charity
International Development Secretary Priti Patel has announced a funding boost for a Scottish mine clearance charity.
Malawi volunteer shares experience at start of family planning summit
An Aberdeenshire midwife who volunteered in Malawi delivering family planning advice and sex education today highlighted the barriers facing young women there.
UK Government minister commends contribution of Scots on International Women’s Day
Britain is committed to building a world where women and girls can realise their true potential, and where their contributions towards peace, stability and economic development are valued and encouraged.
Hammond marks “decisive step” in political emancipation of women
Chancellor Philip Hammond will today use his Budget to mark the upcoming centenary of legislation that first gave women the right to vote.
Priti Patel: ‘Shamefully, thousands of slavery victims are right here on our doorstep’
Slavery. Many of us see this word and think it's a practice consigned to history books.
Foreign aid spend must be protected post-Brexit, says Malcolm Bruce
Former north-east MP Lord Bruce of Bennachie has insisted the UK's commitment to spend 0.7% of national income on overseas aid is more important than ever post-Brexit.