The Freedom of Information figures on dropped cases obtained by the BBC include four sexual offences and 31 "offences against the person", which cover a range of violent offences ...

Mark PoyntingClimate and science reporter, BBC NewsGettyThe long-awaited review into England and Wales' troubled water sector has been released.There's much to pick through in the 465-page report - but ...

Robert CuffeHead of statistics, BBC NewsGetty Images"Deep seated" issues must be addressed before the UK's official statistics agency can "rebuild its reputation", according to a highly critical government review. ...

ReutersChancellor Rachel Reeves will outline her spending plans on WednesdayChancellor Rachel Reeves is facing more difficult choices in the Spending Review on Wednesday.She will set the budgets for all ...

James VincentPolitical Editor, BBC News YorkshireGetty ImagesLabour will be hoping the Spending Review generates positive headlines and changeAs Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver her Spending Review later, BBC ...

Emma Rossiter & Hollie ColeBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe findings of a review into the sexual exploitation and abuse of children by grooming gangs in England and Wales will be announced ...

Mid-Devon district councillor Steve Keable said the "political reality" was that Reeves was "playing into her Labour heartland" by prioritising other parts of the country.Keable, who represents Taw Vale ...

Lana Lam and Tiffanie TurnbullBBC News, SydneyReutersAustralia would buy up to five Virginia-class attack submarines from the US - seen here in Western Australia earlier this year - under ...

Jayne McCormack & John CampbellBBC News NIPA MediaThe redevelopment of Casement Park is estimated to cost about £260mThe government is to make a financial contribution of £50m towards the ...

The Spending Review will reveal the choices the government has made about where to allocate cash over the next three years. And some Whitehall departments are expected to do ...

Andrew PickenBBC News ScotlandNorth Sea Midstream PartnersThe St Fergus gas terminal in Aberdeenshire is the planned site of a new carbon capture projectThe UK Government has said its Spending ...

Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesAll the talk of departmental budgets and fiscal rules may feel somewhat distant from the cost of groceries and the rest of the family ...