Westminster News

The funding settlement announced today by the Government recognises the increasing demand on the police, and particularly on forces such as Thames Valley.

Yesterday's horrific terrorist attack in Westminster saw the tragic deaths of several people on London's streets. The events that shocked the world also resulted in the serious injury of dozens of others.

Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has welcomed the new Policing and Crime Act which received Royal Assent on 31 January 2017.

The new law enables important changes to the governance of fire and rescue services as well as introducing further reform to policing.

Yesterday the Prime Minister set out the Government's plans for the UK to take more refugees fleeing conflict in the Middle East and Africa.