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Only 1.6% of rapes reported to police in England and Wales result in a charge, down from 7.7% in 2016. Victims face intrusive digital…
UK unemployment rose to 4.3% in late 2024 and is forecast to reach 4.7% by the end of 2025 as businesses cut costs following the Autumn…
Police recorded 912,000 domestic abuse incidents in 2024, but only 54,000 resulted in prosecution—a charge rate of just 5.9%. Victims are…
UK wage growth remains around 5% as of late 2024, finally outpacing inflation and delivering real pay increases for the first time since…
County lines drug operations exploit over 27,000 children in the UK, using violence and coercion to force them to transport drugs from…
The UK economy barely grew in 2024, raising fears of a recession in 2025. With business confidence falling after the Autumn Budget tax…
Knife crime offences reached 50,500 in 2024, the highest level since records began. Youth violence, gang activity, and social media…
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in November 2024 after peaking at 11.1% in 2022, but economists warn it could rise again in 2025 due to energy…
Legal aid funding in England and Wales has been cut by over 40% since 2010, leaving millions unable to afford legal representation. The…
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