Police numbers in England and Wales fell by 21,000 between 2010 and 2018.

Oliver Dowden says the corporation needs to do more to reflect the UK's "genuine diversity".

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tells MSPs that containment of the coronavirus outbreak in Scotland is increasingly unlikely.

Scotland should have a system to dismiss MSPs, says Labour activist Leah Franchetti.

Malorie Blackman's hugely successful 2001 novel has been adapted as a BBC One series.

British sisters Maya and Gemma want the UK to replicate France's recent laws on street harassment.

Boris Johnson’s chief adviser's been hitting the headlines, but how much influence does he actually have?

The Home Office is urged to do more to help those struggling with the post-Brexit residency process.

Allies of the Labour leader are worried about how the contest to replace him is shaping up, writes Iain Watson.

It's quiet but there's plenty going on at Westminster.

Frances O'Grady says "sister unions" in Europe will make sure she's "plugged in" on workers' rights.

Budget negotiations show once again that caution is often required in government.

The number of journeys made by public transport in Scotland drops while the number of cars hits three million.

Three rivals are vying to take over as head of the centre right CDU in a race to lead Germany.

Sheriffs are still sentencing criminals to prison terms of 12 months or less despite legislation to reduce it.

Mayor Tony Crouch said he and most of his fellow councillors were "appalled at the unacceptable behaviour".

Educated people cause most harm to the planet so schools must change, say teenage climate campaigners.

However, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes says she is "optimistic" that the budget will be passed.

The London MP says she wants Labour's new leader to be able to choose their own top team.

The SNP's Joanna Cherry is challenging Angus Robertson for the Edinburgh Central seat at Holyrood.