Scotland Yard is examining new claims that the Prime Minister’s chief media adviser was aware of illegal phone tapping while he was editor of the News of the World... more
A rare deal emerged from the frozen wastelands of the private-equity industry today as Permira struck a £225.5 million deal to buy life insurer Just Retirement after nearly a year of negotiations ... more
Too many black people are still being stopped and searched by police in spite of significant progress to improve officers’ attitudes on race, MPs warn... more
She was incandescent when Mayor Boris forced out Met Chief Sir Ian Blair. But, as we reveal today, the Home Secretary has won the first round in the battle to appoint his successor... more
Senior policemen have admitted some officers are guilty of "racist stereotyping" and "unwitting prejudice" in a document that will fuel the debate about alleged racism in forces... more
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