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Madrid Crime: Parla and San Martín de la Vega See Sharp Increases
Between January and September 2024, crime in Parla and San Martín de la Vega, Madrid increased by 20.5% and 19.7% respectively; in response, 40 new police officers will be added to Parla's force in 2025 under the 'Plan Parla'.
Madrid Crime: Parla and San Martín de la Vega See Sharp Increases
Between January and September 2024, crime in Parla and San Martín de la Vega, Madrid increased by 20.5% and 19.7% respectively; in response, 40 new police officers will be added to Parla's force in 2025 under the 'Plan Parla'.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin Implements Knife Bans in High-Crime Zones
Berlin bans knives and other weapons in three high-crime areas (Görlitzer Park, Kottbusser Tor, Leopoldplatz) starting February 15, 2025, due to a 5% increase in knife attacks in 2023; police can confiscate weapons without suspicion, issuing fines up to €10,000.
Berlin Implements Knife Bans in High-Crime Zones
Berlin bans knives and other weapons in three high-crime areas (Görlitzer Park, Kottbusser Tor, Leopoldplatz) starting February 15, 2025, due to a 5% increase in knife attacks in 2023; police can confiscate weapons without suspicion, issuing fines up to €10,000.
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44% Bias Score
Starmer Pledges Named Police Officer for Every Neighbourhood
Sir Keir Starmer promised a named police officer for each neighbourhood in England and Wales, costing £100 million, to improve community relations; however, the Conservatives criticized this as misleading, claiming only a third of the promised 13,000 officers would be fully warranted.
Starmer Pledges Named Police Officer for Every Neighbourhood
Sir Keir Starmer promised a named police officer for each neighbourhood in England and Wales, costing £100 million, to improve community relations; however, the Conservatives criticized this as misleading, claiming only a third of the promised 13,000 officers would be fully warranted.
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44% Bias Score
Birmingham Businesses Struggle Amidst Rise in Shoplifting
Shoplifting and drug dealing are plaguing Erdington High Street in Birmingham, forcing businesses to close and residents to fear for their safety. A new policing initiative aims to tackle the problem.
Birmingham Businesses Struggle Amidst Rise in Shoplifting
Shoplifting and drug dealing are plaguing Erdington High Street in Birmingham, forcing businesses to close and residents to fear for their safety. A new policing initiative aims to tackle the problem.
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40% Bias Score
Britain's Uninsured Driver Hotspots Exposed
An interactive map reveals Britain's uninsured driver hotspots, with the West Midlands heavily affected. The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) is launching 'Operation Drive Insured' to tackle this issue.
Britain's Uninsured Driver Hotspots Exposed
An interactive map reveals Britain's uninsured driver hotspots, with the West Midlands heavily affected. The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) is launching 'Operation Drive Insured' to tackle this issue.
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40% Bias Score
Parla Increases Police Force by 20% to Combat Crime Surge
Parla, Spain, is increasing its police force by 40 officers (almost 20%) in 2025 and opening a new documentation office due to a 23.6% rise in crime during the first half of 2024, compared to a 0.3% increase in the Madrid region.
Parla Increases Police Force by 20% to Combat Crime Surge
Parla, Spain, is increasing its police force by 40 officers (almost 20%) in 2025 and opening a new documentation office due to a 23.6% rise in crime during the first half of 2024, compared to a 0.3% increase in the Madrid region.
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40% Bias Score
Council Tax Hike to Fund £330m Police Increase
England and Wales police forces will receive up to £17.4bn in 2025-26, a 3.5% increase, but £329.8m depends on a £14 council tax rise for a band D property; this has sparked criticism, while concerns remain about funding formula inequities and one-year funding settlements hindering long-term plannin...
Council Tax Hike to Fund £330m Police Increase
England and Wales police forces will receive up to £17.4bn in 2025-26, a 3.5% increase, but £329.8m depends on a £14 council tax rise for a band D property; this has sparked criticism, while concerns remain about funding formula inequities and one-year funding settlements hindering long-term plannin...
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40% Bias Score
Starmer Pledges 13,000 More Police Officers in Crime Crackdown
Keir Starmer pledged 13,000 additional police officers and a named officer for every neighborhood in England and Wales by 2029, funded by £100 million, aiming to combat rising crime and antisocial behavior, with support from major retailers.
Starmer Pledges 13,000 More Police Officers in Crime Crackdown
Keir Starmer pledged 13,000 additional police officers and a named officer for every neighborhood in England and Wales by 2029, funded by £100 million, aiming to combat rising crime and antisocial behavior, with support from major retailers.
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44% Bias Score
UK Policing Reforms: Halving Violence Against Women and Knife Crime
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces ambitious plans to reform policing, aiming to halve violence against women and girls and knife crime within a decade. The reforms include a new performance unit and increased funding but lack a clear measurement strategy.
UK Policing Reforms: Halving Violence Against Women and Knife Crime
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces ambitious plans to reform policing, aiming to halve violence against women and girls and knife crime within a decade. The reforms include a new performance unit and increased funding but lack a clear measurement strategy.
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24% Bias Score
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