Scotland Yard's new chief has delivered a mission statement for his force, promising to cut crime and slash costs with 'humility, transparency and integrity'... more
The London riots were a 'wake up' call for the criminal justice system, the Met said today as Mayor Boris Johnson said rioters must be given help to turn their lives around... more
Residents living around Notting Hill are urging the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary to call off this year's carnival because of the riots... more
A planned attack by rioters on the London Olympic site was foiled after Met detectives intercepted Twitter and BlackBerry messages about the plot... more
London's third night of rioting has seen almost unprecedented scenes of violence and criminality, spreading across numerous parts of the capital... more
Sir Paul Stephenson's resignation will leave police chiefs jockeying for position to become Britain's top policeman - but who are the people at the front of the queue?... more
Met urges MPs to set clear rules about demonstrations in Parliament Square amid fears that laws intended to clear the site of protest camps will fail to achieve their aim
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Thousands of criminals who fail to admit their guilt at the police station will face longer in prison under plans to reduce costs and wasted court time... more
Criminals who fail to admit their guilt at the first opportunity will be forced to spend longer in prison, under new Metropolitan Police proposals put before the Government’s sentencing advisers... more
Scotland Yard's acting deputy commissioner Tim Godwin is to be confirmed in the role. Mr Godwin becomes permament second-in-command at the Met Police following a six-month selection process.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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