Reforms Unlikely to See New Policing Powers Handed to Wales

Reforms unlikely to see new policing powers handed to Wales

The Home Office has, this week, published plans to reform policing throughout England and Wales

UK to Launch National Police Service in Biggest Policing Reform in Over 200 Years - Commonwealth Union

The government outlines historic changes. This includes the establishment of a new National Police Service. This includes mandatory licensing for officers and significant investments in technology to combat modern crime. On 26 January 2026, the UK government announced plans to consolidate 43 police forces. National bodies like the NCA and College of Policing are to form a single National Police Service. The reforms aim to enhance accountability …

Future of Gwent Police Force 'uncertain' following Police Reform Announcement

THERE is no clear indication of Gwent Police’s future following the announcement of what’s been dubbed the biggest reform of policing in 60 years. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood intends replacing the current “patchwork” of 43 police forces in England and Wales which she said has been largely unchanged since the 1964 Police Act and “straining

UK Government plans police overhaul but devolution of powers ruled out

There is no clear indication of Gwent Police’s future following the announcement of what’s been dubbed the biggest reform of policing in 60 years.

No clear path for police force under plans to reduce numbers from Home Secretary

THERE is no clear indication of Gwent Police’s future following the announcement of what’s been dubbed the biggest reform of policing in 60 years.