UK’s biggest force resolves hundreds of cases, including claims of racial profiling and using false evidence
Force used the technology 117 times from January to August, up from 32 between 2020 and 2023
Those involved in scandal could still be charged under Gambling Act
PM says police operations and swift execution of justice have acted as a deterrent after days of violence
Gambling Commission examines possible ‘unfair advantage’ as wager scandal spreads
Politicians could face charges of misconduct in public office after Met intervenes in Gambling Commission investigation
Tory cabinet minister also admits placing wagers on the timing of the election
Four people have been embroiled so far: 2 candidates, the party’s campaign director and a police officer
Member of political bodyguard unit first to be held since gambling probe launched after admission by Tory MP
UK case centres on one of the biggest bitcoin hauls by a law enforcement agency in the world
Matthew Trickett was accused of assisting intelligence services in the Chinese territory
London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned proposal
Footage of officer calling antisemitism campaigner ‘openly Jewish’ sparks a furore
William Wragg relinquishes Conservative whip and will sit as an independent in House of Commons
Programme asks how Everard came to be murdered by a serving police officer
Wayne Couzens should never have been recruited in the first place, report concludes
Executives say police have been slow to respond to a spate of muggings in the UK capital
Pro-Palestinian activists were arrested on Sunday in Liverpool, London and Brighton
Met inquiry adds to string of investigations under way over Horizon IT scandal and treatment of sub-postmasters
UK prime minister under pressure to sack home secretary after Times piece criticising Met police provokes fierce backlash
‘Drugs, guns, girls and workers’ are areas where digital assets are increasingly being used
Communal tensions are on the rise in the wake of escalating bloodshed in Israel and Gaza
Officers considering push for greater workers’ rights as union blames ‘breakdown’ in relations with ministers
Leicestershire and Thames Valley confirm they turned down calls to help cover depleted resources in the capital
Force chief Sir Mark Rowley grapples with distrust from capital’s rank-and-file officers as well as public
