Politicians go on charm offensive at British private equity summit

Politicians go on charm offensive at British private equity summit

Politicians heaped praise on the private equity industry yesterday in their bid to woo business ahead of next year’s expected general election. Conservative deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden and Labour shadow economic... Read more »
Two Bexley cops sacked for ‘deeply offensive’ WhatsApp messages – South London News

Two Bexley cops sacked for ‘deeply offensive’ WhatsApp messages – South London News

Two cops were sacked by the Met today following an investigation that found they had sent “highly offensive and discriminatory” WhatsApp messages. PC Glynn Rees and PC Dave Selway were both dismissed... Read more »
Man arrested for possession of an offensive weapon in Harrow

Man arrested for possession of an offensive weapon in Harrow

A man has been arrested for affray and possession of an offensive weapon in Harrow. The incident happened at Bethecar Road, at the junction of Torver Road, shortly after 7:30pm yesterday evening... Read more »
Keir Starmer hosts Israeli Labor party in charm offensive ahead of local elections | Labour

Keir Starmer hosts Israeli Labor party in charm offensive ahead of local elections | Labour

Keir Starmer and senior shadow cabinet ministers have launched a charm offensive while hosting officials from Israel’s Labor party, including taking them door-knocking for the local elections in Barnet, north London. In... Read more »
Man admits sending grossly offensive video about Grenfell Tower

Man admits sending grossly offensive video about Grenfell Tower

Paul Bussetti pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court (Picture: PA) A man has admitted sending a ‘grossly offensive’ video about the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Paul Bussetti pleaded guilty to one count at... Read more »
Russian offensive falters — P&O Ferries fiasco — Tory powwows – POLITICO

Russian offensive falters — P&O Ferries fiasco — Tory powwows – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article What’s driving the day in London. By ELENI COUREA Send tips here | Subscribe for free | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser... Read more »
Met Police officers charged over offensive WhatsApps with killer Wayne Couzens named

Met Police officers charged over offensive WhatsApps with killer Wayne Couzens named

We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Lord Justice Fulford sentences former police officer Wayne Couzens... Read more »
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Investigation into Met Police officers uncovers racism, misogyny, harassment and offensive social media messages | UK News

The police watchdog has condemned Scotland Yard officers for a range of bad behaviour, including racism, misogyny, harassment and offensive social media messages. An investigation was launched after a complaint that an... Read more »
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Wayne Couzens: Five police officers investigated for misconduct over ‘offensive’ messages about Sarah Everard’s death

Five police officers from different forces could be sacked over social media messages relating to Wayne Couzens. Some officers shared “high offensive” graphics on Whatsapp which referred the kidnap and murder of... Read more »
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London crime: Man arrested for crimes including possession of offensive weapon after car hits pedestrian in West London

A man has been arrested after a person was hit by a car in North West London. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision on Kilburn High Road shortly before... Read more »