One million young people from around the world joined Pope Leo for the Prayer Vigil as part of the Jubilee of Youth, which focused on three themes: friendship, prayer, and courage. After arriving in a helicopter from Rome, the Pope greeted the crowds in the popemobile before

Pope Leo XIV speaks to youth at #Jubilee - addressed the largest crowd of his pontificate in Rome’s on Saturday, telling more than 800,000 young adults to “study, work, and love according to the example of Jesus” and to pray: “Stay with us, Lord.” thetablet.co.uk/news/pope-leo-…

Remembering Sergeant Christopher Head, Detective Constable David Wombwell, and PC Geoffrey Fox, of the Metropolitan Police, who were murdered on duty on this day in 1966. #LestWeForget

Today we remember DS Christopher Head, TDC David Wombwell and PC Geoffrey Fox who were shot & murdered on this day in 1966. We were honoured to erect a memorial to the officers where this morning we laid our floral tribute #HonouringThoseWhoServe #PoliceFamily #PoliceMemorials

I welcome Home Office’s allocation of two facial recognition vans to Bedfordshire. I look forward to them being used to make our streets and town centres safer later this summer and beyond. The technology enables the police do their job more effectively. It does not replace

I am very pleased to be able to offer a funding opportunity to smaller, local community projects and specialists to provide services and advocate for the safety of residents in our county. I’m looking for new voices and fresh thinking to support the Police and Crime Plan. Find

Every child deserves to thrive in school. Discriminating against pupils because of their hair may have a negative effect on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing. Read our guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools here: orlo.uk/FZoEd

We're pleased to see the government publish its strategy on VAWG – but the decision to release a separate plan to deal with child sexual abuse (CSA) is risky, because many survivors of CSA are now adults and won't be covered by either strategy. news.sky.com/story/child-se…

We all have the right to not want sex or any other kind of sexual activity. We also all have the right to change our minds at any time, or to consent to doing one sexual thing with one person, but not another. ➡️ rapecrisis.org.uk/get-informed/a…

We've imposed Public Order Act conditions to prevent serious disruption being caused by a protest outside Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow. Protest in support of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh and aligned causes must remain in the red area. Any stage must be erected in the green area

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It is incredibly wrong and deeply disturbing that some politicians and commentators are challenging the legal system when someone has been found guilty of a serious crime by a jury (having already pleaded guilty) and sentenced by a judge. These decisions were then upheld by an

18 years old. From 42 balls. 🤯 The fastest recorded T20 century by an English woman. Remember the name! 👏 #BBCCricket #TheHundred

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London’s strength lies in our diversity - and today we celebrated it in style. Black on the Square brought music, dance, food, fashion and more to Trafalgar Square - a brilliant showcase of Black creativity and culture. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! 👏🏾

Today we've published Baroness Harriet Harman KC’s independent report on bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar. Baroness Harman has set out 36 detailed recommendations to tackle what she describes as a culture of “impunity” and "collusive bystanding". Hundreds

May she rest in peace. The Funeral of HRH The Duchess of Kent will take place at Westminster Cathedral on 16.9.25 at September at 1400HRS. The previous evening she will be received into the Cathedral

What are the next steps following Baroness Harriet Harman KC's review into bullying, harassment and sexual harassment? As Rachel Crasnow KC of Cloisters chambers raises, how can people have faith that making a complaint will not be career ending? On Wednesday, we're holding a

I'm grateful to our brave officers who put themselves on the line to keep Londoners safe this weekend. The violence towards our officers and the racism we saw has no place in our city. The far-right wants to divide us. They will never succeed.

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