PM hosts final meeting of 2023 Business Council
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted the final meeting of the 2023 Business Council earlier yesterday.
Updated: Thu Dec 21 2023
Tariffs on electric vehicles avoided as UK and EU extend trade rules
The UK and EU have agreed to extend trade rules on electric vehicles until the end of 2026 to keep costs down for manufacturers and consumers, the Prime Minister has announced today (Thursday 21 December).
Updated: Thu Dec 21 2023
APCC Response to Deaths Being Linked to Street Drugs Stronger Than Heroin
APCC recently (15 December 2023) responded to deaths being linked to street drugs stronger than heroin.
Updated: Mon Dec 18 2023
APCC Response to Deaths Being Linked to Street Drugs Stronger Than Heroin
APCC recently (15 December 2023) responded to deaths being linked to street drugs stronger than heroin.
Updated: Mon Dec 18 2023
Independent review into the CCRCs handling of Andrew Malkinson case update
The independent review into the Criminal Cases Review Commission's (CCRC) handling of the Andrew Malkinson case by barrister Chris Henley KC, initially to be concluded by the end of the year, will not be completed until the start of 2024.
Updated: Mon Dec 18 2023
APCC response to deaths being linked to street drugs stronger than heroin
APCC Addictions & Substance Misuse Leads, Dorset PCC David Sidwick and Durham PCC Joy Allen, responded to data from the National Crime Agency showing that 54 deaths have been linked to synthetic opioids since June 2023
Updated: Fri Dec 15 2023
APCC response to deaths being linked to street drugs stronger than heroin
APCC Addictions & Substance Misuse Leads, Dorset PCC David Sidwick and Durham PCC Joy Allen, responded to data from the National Crime Agency showing that 54 deaths have been linked to synthetic opioids since June 2023
Updated: Fri Dec 15 2023
Grants for projects across Scotland from Scottish Land Fund
A forest on Islay is set to pass into community ownership, following a grant from the Scottish Land Fund.
Updated: Fri Dec 15 2023
Joint APCC leads have responded to a new Government Strategy to tackle Serious and Organised Crime
The Government has launched a new Serious Organised Crime strategy to reflect the current threats and its priorities for reducing crime.
Updated: Fri Dec 15 2023
Joint APCC leads have responded to a new Government Strategy to tackle Serious and Organised Crime
The Government has launched a new Serious Organised Crime strategy to reflect the current threats and its priorities for reducing crime.
Updated: Fri Dec 15 2023
National Lottery funding is bringing people and communities together this Christmas
Across Northern Ireland, 157 community groups and charitable organisations are supporting people to improve their wellbeing and reduce isolation, thanks to £6,105,774 of funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Updated: Fri Dec 15 2023
APCC leads responds to the independent review on taser disproportionality published yesterday
Alison Lowe, APCC Joint Lead for Equality, Diversity and Human Rights and West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Police and Crime responds to the independent review on taser disproportionality
Updated: Thu Dec 14 2023
APCC leads responds to the independent review on taser disproportionality published yesterday
Alison Lowe, APCC Joint Lead for Equality, Diversity and Human Rights and West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Police and Crime responds to the independent review on taser disproportionality
Updated: Thu Dec 14 2023
3.5m life changing boost for young Scots thanks to Young Start
Forty-one Scottish groups today (WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER) are celebrating a total cash boost of £3,499,812 from the Young Start fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund. See full list of awards attached
Updated: Wed Dec 13 2023
Over 1 million from The National Lottery Community Fund to support communities across Wales this Christmas
This month, 63 groups are celebrating receiving a share of more than £1 million for their community, thanks to National Lottery players.
Updated: Wed Dec 13 2023
The APCC welcomes the government response to the fire reform white paper and consultation
In 2022, the Association of Police & Crime Commissioners (APCC) submitted its views to government on how best to reform our fire and rescue services in England.
Updated: Wed Dec 13 2023
The APCC welcomes the government response to the fire reform white paper and consultation
In 2022, the Association of Police & Crime Commissioners (APCC) submitted its views to government on how best to reform our fire and rescue services in England.
Updated: Wed Dec 13 2023
APCC Leads Comment on The Home Office Led Drive to Reduce Homicides Associated With The Night-Time Economy
Following research commissioned by the Home Office, which demonstrated that the largest cluster of homicide victims between April 2019 and March 2022 was males aged over 25 killed in a public space, the Home Office has decided to launch an initiative aimed at reducing homicides in this cluster.
Updated: Tue Dec 12 2023
APCC Leads Comment on The Home Office Led Drive to Reduce Homicides Associated With The Night-Time Economy
Following research commissioned by the Home Office, which demonstrated that the largest cluster of homicide victims between April 2019 and March 2022 was males aged over 25 killed in a public space, the Home Office has decided to launch an initiative aimed at reducing homicides in this cluster.
Updated: Tue Dec 12 2023
COP28: Climate change - only a quarter 26% of the UK feel optimistic about the world young people will inherit
New research out from The National Lottery Community Fund shows that people in the UK are worried about the impact climate change could have on their local community and particularly on young people.
Updated: Mon Dec 11 2023
COP28: Climate change - only a quarter 26% of the UK feel optimistic about the world young people will inherit
New research out today from The National Lottery Community Fund shows that people in the UK are worried about the impact climate change could have on their local community and particularly on young people.
Updated: Fri Dec 08 2023
Funding boost to help alleviate cycle of homelessness for patients leaving hospital
£7.6 million from The National Lottery Community Fund goes to Scottish groups
Updated: Thu Dec 07 2023
Ministerial appointments: December 2023
The King was pleased to approve the following government appointments.
Updated: Thu Dec 07 2023
Crown Court quashes conviction for handling stolen goods following CCRC reference
Isleworth Crown Court has quashed the conviction of a woman for handling stolen goods following a reference by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).
Updated: Wed Dec 06 2023
APCC supports national Christmas drink and drug driving campaign
APCC Roads Policing and Transport Lead Lisa Townsend and Deputy Lead Joy Allen are supporting the national policing operation targeting drink and drug drivers this Christmas.
Updated: Mon Dec 04 2023