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BBC News
10-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
West Mercia Police looks to make staff cuts to save money
The police force which serves Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire plans to make staff cuts to save Mercia Police and the office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) said they had "had to make significant savings and improve efficiencies".Police officer numbers will not be affected but other staff will be asked if they want to reduce their hours or resign.A joint statement said: "We believe these measures, along with a police staff recruitment freeze, will help stabilise our financial position." It added that they had already made a number of redundancies in non-police officer roles which had "helped achieve crucial savings" but more was who resign from either organisation will be receive a lump-sum the police force, or the office of the PCC, have said how many positions will be affected or how much money they aim to January, the West Mercia PCC, John Campion, warned up to 150 staff jobs could go to balance the books. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Arabian Business
10-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai Police ranked World's most reputable law enforcement agency with $16bn brand value
Dubai Police has been named the most reputable police force in the world, according to a landmark study by Brand Finance. The force received a AAA+ rating and an overall score of 9.2 out of 10, earning the top spot in the newly released Institutional Brand Value Index. The independent assessment, based on extensive feedback from more than 8,000 respondents across 10 countries, measured public perception of police forces against 11 core criteria, including professionalism, integrity, fairness, transparency, innovation, and operational effectiveness. Dubai Police brand value Dubai Police outperformed counterparts across all metrics, with particularly high scores in: Safety and security assurance: 67 per cent Commitment and integrity: 60 per cent Effective performance of duties: 64 per cent Ethical conduct: 59 per cent Professional engagement: 62 per cent Modernity and innovation: 54 per cent Positive presence on social media: 57 per cent Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, said: 'This recognition reflects the trust placed in police institutions across the UAE and highlights Dubai Police's commitment to public safety, wellbeing, and quality of life. 'Our rise to global leadership in police branding is the outcome of visionary leadership and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. Dubai Police has evolved from traditional structures to a forward-thinking, intelligent, and sustainable policing model, integrating advanced technologies and artificial intelligence.' Al Marri noted several strategic initiatives that have strengthened the force's global profile, including Smart Police Stations (SPS), the UAE SWAT Challenge, community engagement events, e-sports tournaments, and the 'Esaad' programme. 'Dubai Police is more than a law enforcement entity; it is a strategic partner in building a secure, advanced, and sustainable society,' he added. According to Brand Finance, the value of the Dubai Police brand is estimated at AED57.9bn ($15.8bn) —a key contributor to the UAE's total national brand value of AED4.48tn ($1.2tn). The findings also highlight the Police's growing role in enhancing the soft power and global appeal of both the city and the nation.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
RCMP calls for budget boost amid 488% jump in terrorism charges
Canada's federal police force is asking the federal government for a boost to its budget. The RCMP says the funds are needed to better protect Canadians, especially from rising levels of online hate, youth radicalization and increasing fears of domestic terrorism. As David Akin explains, the Mounties may have a willing partner in the new Mark Carney government.
Telegraph
24-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
‘How can I help one of my grandchildren buy a house without making the others jealous?'
Dear Sam, I want to help my granddaughter buy a house. She is in the police force, and is currently living in subsidised shared accommodation because it is too far for her to commute from home. My financial adviser told me that I can afford to be generous with my family over the remainder of my life without running out of money. I even have a significant 'just in case' pot which would pay for care at home if I preferred that to selling the house and going residential. I feel very well provided for. My granddaughter has found a place in Kent that makes the commute tolerable. If she can get a 20pc deposit organised, she can raise a mortgage for the rest. She has saved some, but needs another £25,000 to be sure she can cover the deposit and costs of buying her first home. I can easily afford to give her this, but I do have two other grandchildren. They are younger, and not ready for homeownership. I have two dilemmas. Firstly, is there a way I can treat them all equally? I don't know when the other two will buy homes, but the prices will be different, so I will probably need to give them more to achieve the same result. The second dilemma is that I would want them to use the money to become homeowners. I am a strong believer in getting on the property ladder and securing their housing position, but I don't want them to end up with boyfriend/girlfriend who benefits from my money if they buy something together and then have a bust up. How can I make sure I can help them all, encourage them to buy homes and ensure what I give my grandchildren can't be claimed by anyone else? – Margaret Dear Margaret, I know your financial adviser, which is how you were encouraged to write in with your dilemma – and it doesn't surprise me that because of good planning and well-managed personal finances, you find you have the means, and the heart, to support your family in a deeply meaningful way. Your granddaughter's determination, joining the police force and saving diligently, is also admirable. It's no wonder you feel moved to help her take that next step on to the property ladder. Your instincts are generous and wise, but I can see why you're feeling torn. The first of your concerns – fairness – is one many grandparents share. You want to help now, but without disadvantaging your other grandchildren later. The truth is, equality doesn't always mean sameness. Property prices will change, your grandchildren's lives will unfold at different paces, and needs will vary. Rather than trying to make identical gifts at different moments in time, it might help to shift focus toward the principle of 'equitable intention', offering similar opportunities to each grandchild, even if the financial outlay isn't exactly equal. To manage this, you could keep a simple record of gifts made, clearly noting the purpose and value. If you give £25,000 now to your eldest granddaughter, record it as such with the understanding that, when the time is right, the younger grandchildren will receive a comparable leg-up, whether for property, education, or another major life goal. If circumstances change, you'll still have the flexibility to adjust accordingly. Keeping a note like this in your will or letter of wishes (which is not legally binding, but can guide your executors) helps communicate your values and intentions without tying your hands or forcing premature decisions. The second dilemma – protecting the gift from partners or relationship breakdowns – is trickier, but it can be approached sensibly. If you were to gift the money outright and your granddaughter buys jointly with a partner, that partner could acquire a beneficial interest in the property, especially if they contribute financially or live there long-term. If the relationship were to end, your gifted money could be caught up in a dispute or division. One way to reduce the risk of this outcome is to give the money on the understanding that it will be documented as a loan, even if it is never repaid. A formal declaration of trust or a loan agreement can establish your granddaughter as the sole legal owner of the money, protecting it in the event of a relationship breakdown. This approach gives her full use of the money but creates a legal separation from her partner's financial rights. It also preserves some flexibility, allowing you to later forgive the loan if the circumstances still feel right, for example, once she's married or well-established. However, there's a trade-off here that your financial adviser may already have highlighted. From an inheritance tax perspective, gifts rather than loans, begin the clock on the seven-year rule. Provided you survive for seven years after making the gift, the amount falls outside your estate for tax purposes. Loans, by contrast, remain assets on your balance sheet and are counted in full, even if they are never repaid. So, if reducing a future inheritance tax bill is one of your objectives, a straightforward gift may be the more efficient route. Just be sure to keep good records and be open with your adviser about your intentions. As advisers we can be inclined to overweight the tax outcome in a decision-making process – forgive us. Some grandparents prefer to buy a stake in the property as a way of protecting their contribution, but you've indicated that this doesn't appeal. That's entirely understandable. Another alternative is to place the money in a trust, but this can be complex and costly to manage, and is rarely necessary for modest sums. Ultimately, the path forward may involve a combination of open communication and light-touch legal planning. Speak with your granddaughter, she will likely understand your desire to help all the grandchildren equally and to protect your gift from risk. Working with a solicitor to draw up a simple loan agreement or deed of trust can keep things clear, fair, and future-proofed without casting any doubt over your generosity. Your instincts to support your granddaughter now, to avoid unintentional unfairness later, and to encourage home ownership as a foundation for a secure life are deeply thoughtful. With some careful structuring and honest conversation, you can honour those instincts and give your granddaughter a wonderful start, while keeping options open for your other grandchildren too. Warm wishes, – Sam
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: The secret signs a pub thief is about to steal your bag, as Mail joins undercover police team cracking down on robberies
Inspector Dan Green doesn't look like a City of London policeman. He is dressed for a day at the seaside or, possibly, a music festival, in Saucony running shoes, a pair of snazzy navy blue shorts, a short-sleeved striped shirt and a baseball cap. That's because he is undercover, along with a dozen other police, roaming the streets of the Square Mile on a sunny Thursday evening in May.
