The UK government announced major police reforms including AI technology expansion, creation of a national police service, and structural changes to policing across England and Wales.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced on January 26, 2026, a major policing shake-up including creation of a 'British FBI' National Police Service, £140 million investment in AI and facial recognition technology with five-fold increase in vans, mandatory licensing for police officers, and reduction in the number of police forces across England and Wales.