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BBC Politics21 May 2026

Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation

Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.

PoliticsCrime
BBC Politics21 May 2026

Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms

The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.

Crime
BBC Politics21 May 2026

Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation

Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.

PoliticsCrime
BBC Politics21 May 2026

Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City Hall

City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir.

Crime
BBC Politics19 May 2026

Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims

The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation

It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

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BBC Politics18 May 2026

New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation

It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

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BBC Politics18 May 2026

Parents could face bigger fines for child's crimes under youth justice shake-up

In the most extreme cases, parents could face jail if they fail to take action to address their child's behaviour.

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BBC Politics18 May 2026

Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime

The measures aim to prevent reoffending but campaigners say they fall short of the "ambitious action" needed.

HousingCrime
BBC Politics5 May 2026

Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks

The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly.

Crime
BBC Politics5 May 2026

Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks

The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly.

Crime
BBC Politics5 May 2026

All of society must tackle 'crisis' of antisemitism, Starmer says

The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.

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