Real World News
This is a place to discuss things of a serious nature that aren't connected to policing. It can be news stories or subjects of interest unrelated to policing in this country or abroad.
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A man is suing Scotland Yard claiming his safety is at risk after his name appeared on the force’s secret gangs database that was leaked online. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/man-suing-scotland-yard-after-his-name-appears-met-gangs-matrix-that-was-leaked-online-a4009816.html
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Councils could take over prosecuting speeding drivers amid concerns the Met is too busy to enforce speed limits. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-councils-could-seize-power-from-police-to-fine-speeding-drivers-a4010261.html
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Britain's biggest gambling companies have voluntarily agreed to a "whistle-to-whistle" television advertising ban. The Remote Gambling Association (RGA), which includes Bet365, Ladbrokes and Paddy Power, has struck a deal to stop adverts during live sports broadcasts. It follows political pressure about the amount of betting advertising on TV. More than 90 minutes of adverts were shown during the football World Cup and anti-gambling campaigners say sport's use of adverts "normalises" betting. There are also fears it contributes to the rise in the amount of problem gamblers - with a Gambling Commission report suggesting 430,000 Britons can be described as such - and h…
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Investor visa scheme halted in money laundering crackdown 6 December 2018 Image copyright PA Ministers are halting a "gold-plated" visa scheme offering foreign investors a fast-track to settling in the UK, as part of a crackdown on financial crime. Tier…
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Survey reveals 'alarming' attitudes of Britons on rape 6 December 2018 Image copyright Getty Images An "alarming" proportion of adults in Great Britain remain confused about what constitutes rape, campaigners say. A third of people surveyed for the End …
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Climate change: Warming made UK heatwave 30 times more likely By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, Katowice 6 December 2018 Image copyright AFP Image caption T…
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Mental health: The NHS patients who are 'abused and ignored' By Nick Triggle Health correspondent 6 December 2018 Image copyright Getty Images New rights should be given to severely ill mental health patients detained in ho…
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George HW Bush funeral: Leaders in US to pay respects 5 December 2018 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionA look back at the life of George Bush Senior US and world leaders and dignitaries are at the US National Cathedral in Washington DC to pay their respects at the state funeral of former President George HW Bush. The body of Mr …
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Russia will build missiles if US leaves treaty, Putin warns 5 December 2018 Image copyright EPA Image caption Russian President Vladimir Putin said the accusation was a pretext for the US to leave…
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Matthew Hedges: Academic 'psychologically tortured' in UAE jail 5 December 2018 Related TopicsMatthew Hedges case Image copyright Daniela Tejada Image caption Daniela Tejada helped secure her hus…
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Protesters are set to march through central London for a pro-Brexit march organised by Ukip and backed by former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/brexit-betrayal-rally-thousands-set-to-descend-on-central-london-for-ukip-and-tommy-robinsonbacked-a4008281.html
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Mueller investigation: No jail time sought for Trump ex-adviser Michael Flynn 5 December 2018 Image copyright Reuters Image caption Michael Flynn has admitted one count of lying to the FBI …
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George HW Bush funeral: Trump pays respects at US Capitol 4 December 2018 Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Bush will lie in state in the rotunda until his funeral on Wednesday …
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London mayor Sadiq Khan has said police officer numbers in the capital could drop to their lowest level since 2002 unless “urgent” action is taken to stop financial cuts. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/mayor/met-police-officer-numbers-could-fall-to-lowest-level-since-2002-says-sadiq-khan-a4006311.html
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Trump says China agreed to reduce tariffs on US car imports 3 December 2018 Image copyright Getty Images Beijing will "reduce and remove" the 40% tariffs it places on US cars imported into China, US President Donald Trump has said. China has not comment…
