Force used the technology 117 times from January to August, up from 32 between 2020 and 2023
Diana Johnson’s belongings stolen from hotel where she gave speech to members of Police Superintendents’ Association
While lurid predictions of civil war are misplaced, this is not a country at ease with itself
First ‘swift justice’ court cases show those convicted for far-right violence
PM says police operations and swift execution of justice have acted as a deterrent after days of violence
Keir Starmer vows to take ‘all necessary action’ to end unrest as online message reveals plan for co-ordinated action
Further violence expected as unrest enters second week
Nazir Afzal says judges may need to be called out of retirement and defence solicitors paid upfront
Emergency government committee set to meet after weekend of clashes
Mob storms hotel housing asylum seekers as PM vows ‘extremists’ will feel full force of law
Judges consider keeping courts open all night after mobs clash with police across England
Home Office warns that anyone using violence will face ‘full force of the law’
Prime minister speaks to police chiefs after protests following mass stabbing on Monday
Far-right group blamed for violence in which at least 50 officers were injured
Annual crime survey shows stealing has risen 30% to 20-year high but retailers believe actual figures are higher
Member of political bodyguard unit first to be held since gambling probe launched after admission by Tory MP
Falling police numbers, mental health call-outs and ‘Me Too’ investigations said to be behind drop in convictions
Group calls for help from Beijing to recover funds held by London police since money laundering investigation
‘Substantial increase’ in reports since contentious law challenged by JK Rowling was enacted on April 1
Intense campaigning by sector for more support leads to announcement by Rishi Sunak
‘No further action’ to be taken after author of ‘Harry Potter’ series described several transgender women as men
Chancellor has pledged to protect spending on defence, education and NHS, but other departments risk being squeezed
Wayne Couzens should never have been recruited in the first place, report concludes
Officers considering push for greater workers’ rights as union blames ‘breakdown’ in relations with ministers
Employers say violence and abuse of staff is on the rise and call on the police to prioritise a response
