Police have released a CCTV image of male they would like to speak to in relation the fraudulent use of credit cards in Swindon

On Friday 11 September, a woman dropped her wallet near the White Hart pub, Stratton. It contained credit cards which were taken and then used at several convenience stores in the area. PC Daniel Barreto said: “We would like to identify the individual in the CCTV image. If you recognise him or know about the fraudulent use […]
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has received more than 54,800 claims from customers using a new online portal which allows workers to claim…

Launched on 1 October, the online portal is simple to use and has been set up to process tax relief on additional expenses for employed workers who have been told to work from home by their employer to help stop the spread of coronavirus. From 6 April 2020, employers have been able to pay […]
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has received more than 54,800 claims from customers using a new online portal which allows workers to claim tax relief for working at home.

[block_2] Launched on 1 October, the online portal is simple to use and has been set up to process tax relief on additional expenses for employed workers who have been told to work from home by their employer to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
London hospital thrown into lockdown as armed Police called due to a security alert

A hospital has been thrown into Police lockdown a ‘security alert’. Armed police officers from the Met’s SO15 rushed to St Thomas’ Hospital near Westminster. Officers have also blocked the River Thames crossing in both directions. A Spokesman for the Met Police said: ‘Police are dealing with a security alert at St Thomas’ Hospital, SE1. We […]
London hospital thrown into lockdown as armed Police called due to a security alert

A hospital has been thrown into Police lockdown a ‘security alert’. [block_2] Armed police officers from the Met’s SO15 rushed to St Thomas’ Hospital near Westminster.
A 28 year old Farnborough man who threatened four other men with a machete in a public street, has been jailed for seven and a half years

Gregory Small, of Cedar Road, Farnborough, was found guilty of attempted GBH and affray following a three day trial. He was sentenced to a year for the affray.He had earlier admitted threatening someone with a bladed article in a public place for which he was sentenced to a year and a half in prison.During an […]
The boy was taken to hospital in a serious condition. He remains in hospital in a stable condition

Police are investigating after a boy fell seriously ill in Crawley in the early hours of Friday morning (October 9). [block_2] Officers attended Byrd Road shortly before 00.30am after concerns were raised for the welfare of a 12-year-old boy who had collapsed.
The 42-year-old woman was last seen at the Cavendish Hotel, Grand Parade, The are concerned for her welfare

Police are searching for Tanya Leister, who is missing from Eastbourne. [block_2] The 42-year-old woman was last seen at the Cavendish Hotel, Grand Parade, around 10pm on Monday (October 12).
A moped rider has died following a road traffic collision

A moped rider has died following a road traffic collision in Tipton last night. [block_2] An ambulance crew at a nursing home on High Street in Princes End heard a collision and found a moped rider lying in the road outside at 7.47pm (Monday). Quickly realising the severity of the incident, the crew requested back […]
Rough sleepers and those at risk of becoming homeless will be helped to keep safe this winter through a package of support,

This will give local areas the tools and funding they need to protect people from life-threatening cold weather and the risks posed by coronavirus. [block_2] Today’s announcement includes:
Most areas which are already subject to local restrictions will automatically move into the “high” alert level

The Prime Minister has set out how the government will further simplify and standardise local rules by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England. [block_2] He confirmed the levels will be set at medium, high, and very high.
Reserves mobilised to support COVID-19 response efforts

Based at RAF Brize Norton, 4624 Squadron is the only Movements squadron within the Reserves and normally employs its specialist personnel to handle and move freight and passengers worldwide. A busy squadron providing ongoing support to enduring operations, it has stepped outside of its usual role to mobilise 22 Reservists for Operation RESCRIPT within a very short […]
Four jails will have their capacity boosted by new construction work over the next 3 years as part of the government’s transformation of …

HMPs Guys Marsh (Dorset), Rye Hill (Warwickshire) and Stocken (Rutland) will benefit from additional houseblocks and High Down (Surrey) will get a new workshop – the latest step in a £2.5 billion commitment to create 10,000 modern prison places. The new buildings will allow for more than 930 places, supporting the construction industry amid the […]
Four jails will have their capacity boosted by new construction work over the next 3 years as part of the government’s transformation of the prison estate

HMPs Guys Marsh (Dorset), Rye Hill (Warwickshire) and Stocken (Rutland) will benefit from additional houseblocks and High Down (Surrey) will get a new workshop – the latest step in a £2.5 billion commitment to create 10,000 modern prison places. [block_2] The new buildings will allow for more than 930 places, supporting the construction industry amid […]
The ‘GirlsTakeOver’ initiative is organized by Plan International, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Solidarity

In a virtual setting, the British Embassy in Cairo invited a young woman, 18-year-old Fatma Al Hefnawy, to step into the British Ambassador’s shoes, meeting with the Ambassador and embassy staff to learn about the work they do, in celebration of the International Day of the Girl. [block_2] The ‘GirlsTakeOver’ initiative is organized by Plan […]
Students to be given more time to prepare for 2021 exams

Exams will go ahead next summer, underpinned by contingencies for all possible scenarios. [block_2] Students now have more time to prepare for their exams next year, as most AS, A levels and GCSEs will be held three weeks later to help address the disruption caused by the pandemic.
Complaints included that companies connected to the charity had removed other charities’ recycling banks and had failed to obtain the rel…

The Charity Commission has issued an Official Warning to the trustees of Helping Our Future for repeated failure to engage with the regulator in response to serious concerns about the charity. Helping Our Future has charitable objects to support children in the UK, Pakistan and India. The charity is based in Wolverhampton. The Commission opened a regulatory compliance case […]
Complaints included that companies connected to the charity had removed other charities’ recycling banks and had failed to obtain the relevant permission from landowners before situating their own banks.

The Charity Commission has issued an Official Warning to the trustees of Helping Our Future for repeated failure to engage with the regulator in response to serious concerns about the charity. [block_2] Helping Our Future has charitable objects to support children in the UK, Pakistan and India. The charity is based in Wolverhampton.