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London protests LIVE: Arrests made as protesters clash with police on pro-Palestine march

London protests LIVE: Arrests made as protesters clash with police on pro-Palestine march

Police made 20 arrests during a march through central London after protesters clashed with officers and climbed onto the Battle of Britain memorial.

Politics ·10 Oct 2026, 20:04 ·Clara West 4 min read
Sixth man arrested in London over RAF Fairford terror plot

Sixth man arrested in London over RAF Fairford terror plot

British authorities have arrested a sixth suspect in London as the counterterrorism investigation into a security incident near RAF Fairford intensifies. Officials are examining potential foreign state involvement linked to Iran.

News ·2 Oct 2026, 06:48 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Met Police re-examines CCTV in fresh Jill Dando murder probe

Met Police re-examines CCTV in fresh Jill Dando murder probe

The Metropolitan Police are re-examining archival CCTV footage and new evidence concerning the 1999 murder of TV presenter Jill Dando, focusing on potential links to a Serbian paramilitary commander.

World ·26 Sep 2026, 01:07 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK brings first charges over 1994 Rwanda genocide against Vincent Brown

UK brings first charges over 1994 Rwanda genocide against Vincent Brown

The UK Crown Prosecution Service has charged Vincent Brown with seven offenses related to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, marking a historic first for British courts.

Politics ·22 Sep 2026, 16:43 ·Clara West 3 min read
Crypto Billionaires Delo and Harborne Donate Record £72M to Reform UK in 48 Hours

Crypto Billionaires Delo and Harborne Donate Record £72M to Reform UK in 48 Hours

Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have injected a combined £72 million into Reform UK over a 48-hour period, shattering British political donation records amid ongoing police investigations.

Politics ·13 Sep 2026, 07:05 ·Clara West 4 min read
Met Police launch investigation into Reform UK donations following sting

Met Police launch investigation into Reform UK donations following sting

The Metropolitan Police have launched a formal criminal investigation into Reform UK following an undercover television sting capturing senior party figures discussing foreign funding.

Cost of Living ·10 Sep 2026, 00:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor facing plagiarism row, found dead

Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor facing plagiarism row, found dead

Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been found dead in south London following his recent resignation amid plagiarism allegations.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 00:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
47-year-old woman arrested after stabbing four men in Covent Garden

47-year-old woman arrested after stabbing four men in Covent Garden

A woman has been arrested following a scissor attack that left four victims hospitalized. Police believe the incident to be an isolated, mental-health related event.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 17:10 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims

At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims

At least five survivors of sexual abuse linked to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed have been officially confirmed as human-trafficking victims by the Home Office.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 02:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Palestine Action wins Supreme Court appeal permission as 77 arrested

Palestine Action wins Supreme Court appeal permission as 77 arrested

Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori has secured Supreme Court permission to challenge the group's terror designation, coinciding with 77 arrests.

Politics ·31 Jul 2026, 07:17 ·Clara West 3 min read
Met Police spent £2.5m to hide undercover officer from former partner

Met Police spent £2.5m to hide undercover officer from former partner

The Metropolitan Police spent £2.5m in public funds to relocate undercover officer John Dines after he conducted a deceitful relationship with activist Helen Steel.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Robert Peel hailed as founder of modern British police force

Robert Peel hailed as founder of modern British police force

Sir Robert Peel transformed the British state through the creation of the Metropolitan Police and radical legal reforms. This article explores his legacy in law enforcement and his role in the evolution of the Conservative Party.

Politics ·21 Jul 2026, 13:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Police investigate £500,000 in Reform UK donations from Fiona Cottrell

Police investigate £500,000 in Reform UK donations from Fiona Cottrell

Metropolitan Police detectives are investigating potential breaches of electoral law concerning £500,000 in donations made to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell.

Politics ·10 Jul 2026, 12:33 ·Clara West 3 min read