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flag UK sets new police response targets: 10-second call answer, 15-20 min emergency response, with reforms to boost accountability.

flag The UK government has introduced new national response time targets for police in England and Wales, requiring 999 calls to be answered within 10 seconds and emergency responses within 15 minutes in cities and 20 minutes in rural areas for life-threatening or ongoing incidents. flag The reforms, unveiled by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, include creating a centralized National Police Service for terrorism and fraud, a national licensing system for officers, and standardized performance tracking with oversight for underperforming forces. flag The changes, detailed in a white paper released January 25, 2026, aim to improve accountability, restore public trust, and strengthen neighbourhood policing, though critics warn they require substantial investment to implement effectively.

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