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Biggest reforms to policing since the 1960s ‘being threatened by lack of money’

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 10 December 2025

Home secretary’s plans for a radical reshaping of policing in England and Wales could be delayed due to lack of funds

The home secretary’s ambitions for the biggest reforms to policing since the 1960s are being threatened by a lack of money, with plans being considered for the creation of Britain’s FBI and slashing the number of forces.

Shabana Mahmood believes a radical reshaping of policing in England and Wales is needed, with the number of forces covering local areas being reduced from 43 to as low as the “mid teens” over time.

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Biggest reforms to policing since the 1960s ‘being threatened by lack of money’

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 10 December 2025

Home secretary’s plans for a radical reshaping of policing in England and Wales could be delayed due to lack of funds

The home secretary’s ambitions for the biggest reforms to policing since the 1960s are being threatened by a lack of money, with plans being considered for the creation of Britain’s FBI and slashing the number of forces.

Shabana Mahmood believes a radical reshaping of policing in England and Wales is needed, with the number of forces covering local areas being reduced from 43 to as low as the “mid teens” over time.

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Biggest reforms to policing since the 1960s ‘being threatened by lack of money’

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 10 December 2025

Home secretary’s plans for a radical reshaping of policing in England and Wales could be delayed due to lack of funds

The home secretary’s ambitions for the biggest reforms to policing since the 1960s are being threatened by a lack of money, with plans being considered for the creation of Britain’s FBI and slashing the number of forces.

Shabana Mahmood believes a radical reshaping of policing in England and Wales is needed, with the number of forces covering local areas being reduced from 43 to as low as the “mid teens” over time.