Yvette Cooper3 days agoChief warns police could spend more time in officeNorfolk's chief constable says despite an increase in government funding he still needs to make cuts.3 days agoNorfolk15 Dec 2024Cooper won't set timetable to cut 'dangerous' boat crossings The home secretary said the number of crossings - more than 20,000 since Labour took power - was "far too high".15 Dec 2024UK14 Dec 2024'No nice or easy way of doing it': Labour's small boats dilemmaThe PM and his colleagues agree the illegal people smuggling trade in Britain must end - but there's huge disagreement over what should be done.14 Dec 2024BBC InDepth10 Dec 2024Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK dealThe Joint Action Plan sees Germany commit to making it easier to prosecute those facilitating people-smuggling to the UK.10 Dec 2024Kent5 Dec 2024Named officer for every community in police pushThe government is pledging to recruit 13,000 extra neighbourhood police over the course of this Parliament.5 Dec 2024Politics3 Dec 2024Stalking victims to get right to know abuser's identityJess Phillips, who herself was stalked, says victims will get "peace of mind" under the government's plans.3 Dec 2024Politics28 Nov 2024UK and Iraq strike deal to clamp down on people smuggling gangsThe agreement is aimed as tackling the gangs responsible for smuggling people across the Channel.28 Nov 2024Politics22 Nov 2024Police to get new powers to tackle anti-social behaviourPersistent offenders could be banned from town centres, while those who breach orders could face prison.22 Nov 2024Politics19 Nov 2024Cooper vows to end 'postcode lottery' in policingThe home secretary wants more co-ordination between the 43 forces in England and Wales.19 Nov 2024Politics