The Home Secretary has confirmed Sir Andy Marsh QPM as the government’s preferred candidate for the role of HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in England and Wales and Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue in England.

Stuart Houston has been promoted to Deputy Chief Constable on a temporary basis with two new Assistant Chief Constables also appointed to join the leadership team under Chief Constable Jo Farrell.

After 18 months in the role, Paul Hancock has stepped down as Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service with the assistant chief stepping up into the role until a permanent appointment is made.

Rachel Nolan is to be the new Chief Constable for Essex Police as BJ Harrington steps down after eight years in the top job.

Having left the Labour Party back in November in protest against plans to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners, Norfolk PCC Sarah Taylor has now resigned as PCC citing complex family reasons.

Ian Moore OBE has stood down as CEO of the Fire Industry Association with immediate effect, citing illness and a need to prioritise rest and recovery.

London Ambulance Service has appointed Craig Harman as its new Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the day-to-day running of the service, including operational delivery across London.

After 36 years in policing, Chief Constable Ben Julian ‘BJ’ Harrington has announced he will retire from Essex Police later this year.

Ministry of Defence Police has appointed Simon as Deputy Chief Constable, following his service as Assistant Chief Constable for Territorial, Crime and Support since November 2024.

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust have appointed Simon Ashton as their new Group Chief Executive, taking on executive leadership across both organisations.