LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM JANUARY 9: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits the City of London Police headquarters on January 9, 2025 in London, England. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting with members of law enforcement teams, as he sets out details of the government's new sanctions regime targeting illegal migration and organised immigration crime. (Photo by Paul Grover-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Fraud now accounting for 44 per cent of all UK crime, but the City is fighting back, says Chris Hayward

Last week marked a generational milestone for policing – and one we must get right.

In publishing her long-awaited White Paper, home secretary Shabana Mahmood set out a blueprint to modernise policing in England and Wales.

As someone who works closely with police leaders and businesses every day, I support both its ambition and urgency.

Crucially, I welcome the government’s recognition of the City of London Police’s unique expertise in tackling fraud and economic crime.

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