UK to create ‘British FBI’ to bring national investigations under single police force

The UK government plans to establish a new national police force, referred to as the "British FBI," to handle complex investigations like counterterrorism, fraud, online child abuse, and organized crime. This National Police Service will consolidate the work of existing agencies and regional units, including those dealing with terrorism, police helicopters, road policing, and organized crime. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated the aim is to alleviate the burden on the 43 local police forces in England and Wales, enabling them to concentrate on local crime. The government believes the current model is outdated and that the new force will attract skilled personnel and reduce costs through centralized procurement. The full proposals are expected to be presented to parliament on Monday, and may include reducing the number of police forces and altering officer recruitment and management.

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