👮 | #Police demanding special treatment when their officers have either facilitated or neglected a #murder is NOT new. R -v- Dytham [1979] when the police just stood and watched a murder take place; then argued they had no legal duty to stop murders unless ordered to. #crime
The resounding message from the UK pensions industry this week is that we need to save more money to have any hope of enjoying a comfortable retirement.
So it’s a bit odd that forthcoming government changes are set to make that harder. https://t.co/nI1lbKgVWG
🚓 | 36 suspects arrested across West Midlands in huge one-day blitz targeting serious organised crime as part Operation Advance. #Drugs#Firearms and modern day #slavery the prime targets.
#crime
https://t.co/M03vY0E951
As the Labour Party starts to jockey internally for position in the next leadership race, Labour MPs are unearthing tired and incoherent Brexit tropes to try to gain support from the EU cultists and obsessives.
Don't let them get away with all the lies. Call them out.
The factory that produces half of Britain’s salt could soon be killed by Net Zero. For the first time in history, England is set to be a net importer of the world’s most important mineral. This will be catastrophic for UK manufacturing, says Ruari McCallion
https://t.co/euvPckauxh
👮♂️ | ARRESTED: The Chief Executive of the Police Federation of England & Wales on Suspicion of Fraud. Mukund Krishna was nabbed by City of London police after 1 year probe. Tied to misconduct in handling funds.
https://t.co/xCQYZaRmZR
| The Crime & Policing Bill has passed its 3rd reading in the HoL. Warrantless raids, vehicle seizures without warning combined with officer immunity and a multi-million pound price tag. Our take below:
https://t.co/IuS0aXL4aj
#crime#police#humanrights
Gas prices.
US 🇺🇸average: $3.98 per gallon
Europe 🇪🇺average: $7.20 per gallon
US cheapest states: $3.20–$3.50 (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas).
Highest: California ($5.80).
Europe cheapest countries $5.50–$6.50 (Malta, Bulgaria).
Highest $9–$10.50 (Netherlands $10.40, Denmark/Germany/Finland $9.40–$10)
via AAA, Eurostat, 27th March 2026 conversion.
🚨 NEW: The Government has introduced the Border Security Asylum and Immigration Bill today with new 'counter-terror style' powers stop the small boats
- Immigration officers and police will be able to seize phones, laptops, and other devices before arrests if linked to organised immigration crime
- Law enforcement can arrest those facilitating immigration crime sooner to prevent smuggling before it happens
- Supplying or handling items for organised crime, like small boat parts, will be illegal, with up to 14 years in prison
- Collecting information to aid illegal boat crossings, such as planning departure points, will be a crime
- Making, importing, or possessing items used in serious crime (e.g., 3D-printed gun templates) will carry up to 5 years in prison
- Martin Hewitt’s position as Border Security Commander will be legally recognised to give him authority to coordinate law enforcement against people smuggling
- Will be a criminal offence to put lives at risk during crossings; those using violence, threats, or blocking rescues face up to 5 years in prison
@mhewson_MCH Well what about how the FCA handbook is separate from the FCG which in turn states its not part of the Handbook but you are expected to follow it line with the Handbook Annex. Also the courts are clogged, the prisons are full and there are hippies on the roads.
#openforbusiness
War is inflationary!
Whilst US10yr was bought yesterday on immediate safe-haven status. If we do enter a prolonged war it will be another supply shock which will lead to a rebound in inflation expectations.
For now Oil remains below $72 but should we see an escalation and subsequent attack on Iran Oil infrastructure, this will create significant rebound in inflation for global central banks.
Might I add....this comes at a time that China is stimulating , Fed is stimulating aggressively and ECB about to stimulate more aggressively!
2025 going to be another bumpy year for investors!
#trading #DayTrading #investing
🚨 NEW: Magistrates have been ordered to stop sending convicted criminals to prison until at least September 10 to help relieve overcrowding in prisons
[@thetimes]
I see that @PeterTatchell wants to "Thank #Brexit Voters" for needing a €7 visa-waiver every three years, from 2025 onwards.
Not to pat myself on the back, but I've got a few things I'd like to thank Brexit voters for as well, if you'll indulge me.
A Thread🧵
#ThanksBrexit
🚨 NEW: An emergency plan to prevent prison overcrowding could be triggered as soon as next week due to the increasing number of jailed rioters
[@BBCNews]