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Met police face independent inquiry over fears 300 recruits not properly vetted

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Home secretary to order special investigation amid concern inadequate checks during hiring spree may pose criminal risk

The home secretary is to order an independent special inquiry into whether the Metropolitan police allowed hundreds of recruits to join without proper vetting amid fears they may pose a criminal risk.

The Guardian has learned that the inquiry will be carried out by the policing inspectorate, with concerns centred on 300 new officers hired between 2016 and 2023.

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Guardian charity appeal donations top £200,000 before annual telethon

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Milestone reached as journalists including Polly Toynbee and John Crace prepare for fundraising event on Saturday

Donate to our charity appeal here

The first week of the Guardian’s Hope appeal has raised more than £200,000 for grassroots charities doing inspiring work to bring divided communities together, promoting tolerance and positive change, and opposing racism and hate.

The milestone was reached before the annual fundraising telethon on Saturday. Journalists preparing to take donations over the phone include Polly Toynbee, John Crace, Jonathan Liew, Patrick Wintour and Simon Hattenstone.

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Met police face independent inquiry over fears 300 recruits not properly vetted

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Home secretary to order special investigation amid concern inadequate checks during hiring spree may pose criminal risk

The home secretary is to order an independent special inquiry into whether the Metropolitan police allowed hundreds of recruits to join without proper vetting amid fears they may pose a criminal risk.

The Guardian has learned that the inquiry will be carried out by the policing inspectorate, with concerns centred on 300 new officers hired between 2016 and 2023.

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British backpacker on e-scooter given four years’ jail for Western Australia crash death

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Court heard Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, Worcestershire was over the blood alcohol limit when she drove into Thanh Phan, 51, in Perth

A British backpacker has been sentenced to four years in prison after a fatal collision with a father-of-two while riding an electric scooter in Australia.

Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, Worcestershire, appeared at Perth district court in Western Australia on Friday where she was sentenced after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death while under the influence of alcohol.

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British backpacker on e-scooter given four years’ jail for Western Australia crash death

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Court heard Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, Worcestershire was over the blood alcohol limit when she drove into Thanh Phan, 51, in Perth

A British backpacker has been sentenced to four years in prison after a fatal collision with a father-of-two while riding an electric scooter in Australia.

Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, Worcestershire, appeared at Perth district court in Western Australia on Friday where she was sentenced after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death while under the influence of alcohol.

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British backpacker on e-scooter given four years’ jail for Western Australia crash death

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Court heard Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, Worcestershire was over the blood alcohol limit when she drove into Thanh Phan, 51, in Perth

A British backpacker has been sentenced to four years in prison after a fatal collision with a father-of-two while riding an electric scooter in Australia.

Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, Worcestershire, appeared at Perth district court in Western Australia on Friday where she was sentenced after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death while under the influence of alcohol.

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Kirk Cousins sparks Falcons to 29-28 comeback win over reeling Buccaneers

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Cousins, Pitts Sr combine for three TDs
Falcons erase 14-point fourth-quarter deficit
Gonzalez wins it with 43-yard field goal

Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitts Sr, and Zane Gonzalez kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to complete the Atlanta Falcons’ rally for a 29-28 victory victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Facing a third-and-28 on the Falcons’ final drive, Cousins completed passes of 14 yards to Pitts and 20 yards on fourth-and-14 to David Sills V to set up Gonzalez.

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Kirk Cousins sparks Falcons to 29-28 comeback win over reeling Buccaneers

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Cousins, Pitts Sr combine for three TDs
Falcons erase 14-point fourth-quarter deficit
Gonzalez wins it with 43-yard field goal

Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitts Sr, and Zane Gonzalez kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to complete the Atlanta Falcons’ rally for a 29-28 victory victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Facing a third-and-28 on the Falcons’ final drive, Cousins completed passes of 14 yards to Pitts and 20 yards on fourth-and-14 to David Sills V to set up Gonzalez.

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Kirk Cousins sparks Falcons to 29-28 comeback win over reeling Buccaneers

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Cousins, Pitts Sr combine for three TDs
Falcons erase 14-point fourth-quarter deficit
Gonzalez wins it with 43-yard field goal

Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitts Sr, and Zane Gonzalez kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to complete the Atlanta Falcons’ rally for a 29-28 victory victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Facing a third-and-28 on the Falcons’ final drive, Cousins completed passes of 14 yards to Pitts and 20 yards on fourth-and-14 to David Sills V to set up Gonzalez.