Harriet Harman, the Minister for Women, has announced £1 million of new funding to keep Rape Crisis Centres open.  

Government Environment Ministers last week called for councils and the public to continue the work to clean up Britain's streets. Local Authorities are using their new powers to tackle the problem. More is being done to remove litter and fixed penalty notices and fine payments are up.
 

The Prime Minister and Home Secretary have announced details on extending community based policing in England and Wales.