West Midlands no longer has top knife crime rate
The West Midlands Police area no longer has the highest rate of knife crime in England and Wales, official figures show. Data ...
Knife crime in England and Wales: Key numbers and trends
Key numbers and trends - Some 55,008 offences were recorded by forces in England and Wales in the 12 months to September 2024 ...
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Many Britons are waiting 12 hours at A&E
In December 2024 only 55% of patients attending a major A&E in England were seen within four hours—an eon away from the 95% target routinely met in Sir George’s time. A survey last year by the Royal ...
One in 10 young adults identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS
The rise has been driven by a ‘large increase’ in the proportion of young people identifying as bisexual, according to new figures.
What are the different scenarios for UK population growth?
Higher levels of net migration result in a population projection of 81.4 million by mid-2047 instead of 76.6 million.
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UK Population Boom: Migration to Drive Growth
The UK's population is expected to reach 72.5 million by 2032, driven by net migration rather than natural growth, according ...
Trump's border czar: 'If you're in the country illegally, you got a problem'
According to Trump's "border czar" Tom Homan, every undocumented immigrant should worry they could be arrested at any time, even if they have no criminal record.
'We are not lazy' - Working from home criticism sparks anger
Hundreds of BBC readers disagreed with former Asda boss Lord Rose's view that working from home is "not proper work".