Victims are being let down and suspects left untracked by some Police Forces in england and wales according to a report out today. Her majestyS Inspectorate of constabulary found a third of forces needed improvement. It said a small number were putting the public at unacceptable risk by rationing services as they struggle with cutbacks. Heres our home affairs correspondent, dominic casciani. The cornerstone of british policing the bobby on the beat. But are these Vital Community posts being eroded as forces juggle their priorities . Thats one of the warnings in a stark report from her majestyS Inspectorate of constabulary. After five years of budget cuts, some forces arent making the right tough calls over how to use their resources. Its raised what it calls a red warning flag to those struggling forces. Some have been downgrading 999 calls if theyre short on officers. That means they dont have to respond as quickly. The hmic also says Domestic Violence calls to some forces have been d
Were at westminster in our Budget Studio on the day chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his first budget. As the government prepares to start the process of leaving the eu within weeks the chancellor said the budget prepared britain for a brighter future. Borrowing forecasts have been revised downwards for the next few years. Theres more money for social care in england and a controversial move to raise National Insurance contributions for Self Employed workers. Labour accused the chancellor of producing a Budget Of Utter Complacency which ignored a crisis in Public Services. Well have details and reaction from westminster and beyond. But first lets take a look at those key announcements made by the chancellor earlier this afternoon. The chancellor announced a 1 increase in National Insurance bills for many Self Employed people plans that would raise £145 million a year by 2021 22 a pledge which appears to contradict a conservative manifesto pledge not to raise National Insurance. He
A warning that bad behaviour in schools is not being taken seriously enough, from the man given the job of advising the government on the issue. Could you have to work until you are 70 . Two separate reports for the government say millions may have to work longer to qualify for a State Pension. I will have the details. In sport, faster than ever before. The new formula one season is underway, with Lewis Hamilton showing who is boss in the new cars, quickest in the first two Practice Sessions, ahead of the season opening Australian Grand Prix. And the film Love Actually, updated. We have an exclusive preview ahead of tonights airing on comic relief. And matt has the weather. Good morning. There will be a few more red noses, a bit chilly around the country. Rain to the South West Of England and the north of scotland but for most it should be a fine day and that we can forecast looking good as well. Join me for all the details and 15 minutes. See you then. In15 details and 15 minutes. See
Commission, jean claude juncker, has told the bbc that the eu will not seek to punish britain during brexit negotiations. Hosni mubarak has been freed after yea rs Hosni Mubarak has been freed after years in detention following his overthrow in the arab Spring Revolution in his country. A warning that bad behaviour in English Schools is not being dealt with properly and pupils performance is being negatively affected. Good morning. Were live At Westminster, where it seems life is returning back to normal as the roads have opened for the First Time Since wednesdays Terror Attack here. In the past few hours, we have had more information from the metropolitan police who are investigating the attack. They are appealing for anyone with information on Khalid Masood, previously known as Adrian Russell ajao. They say theyve made two further significant arrests in the West Midlands and north west england. A total of nine people are in custody. One woman has been released on bail. The fourth vic
Com plete did that happen . No, it was the complete opposite the Campaign Urges people to open up to a friend or colleague; well speak to people whove done exactly that. And, as new guidelines on sugar in food are published well talk to Industry Insiders about how manufacturers are juggling the pressure to make products more healthy without losing sales. Hello, welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Tell us what you think of this. Imagine you finally get a statue, and it looks like that its a new statue of Cristiano Ronaldo which has been unveiled on the portuguese island of madeira. Hes putting a brave face on it, but if you were him, would you be happy . His fans on social media have been less than complimentary do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the Hashtag Victoria Live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. According to the duke and Duchess Of Cambridge, and prince harry, they believe we are at a T