General · 25 January 2026
New National Police Service to Combat Serious Crime
The UK is establishing a National Police Service (NPS), often called the 'British FBI', to combat serious crimes like terrorism, fraud, and organized crime. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will reveal widespread reforms to policing in a white paper on Monday. The NPS will combine the National Crime Agency, counter-terrorism policing, and regional organized crime units. It aims to provide local forces more time to focus on everyday offenses and ensure consistent policing standards, rolling out tech like facial recognition.
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