In a recent op-ed published in the Telegraph, Robert Jenrick, the MP, made several claims regarding the state of crime in the UK, particularly stating that “93 percent of crime is going unsolved.” This assertion has raised eyebrows and prompted scrutiny from the fact-checking team at BBC Verify, led by senior journalist Tom Edgington.
According to the latest criminal outcome statistics for England and Wales, released by the Home Office, there were a staggering 5.3 million police-recorded offences in the year leading up to June 2025. Of these offences, only 7.6% resulted in a charge or court summons, which leaves a significant 92.4% with a different outcome. However, it is crucial to clarify that this does not imply these offences went “unsolved.”
A charge or summons is merely one type of outcome listed in this statistical data, indicating that a court case has been initiated. Importantly, there are various other factors contributing to the recorded outcomes. For instance, nearly 25% of cases were closed because the victim decided not to support further action. Additionally, about 8.4% of offences were still ongoing, without an assigned outcome. Around 4% resulted in an out-of-court action, and a small fraction was assigned to different agencies or bodies for further examination.
In other news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared an energy emergency this week, following a series of Russian attacks targeting the country's infrastructure, particularly in the capital, Kyiv. These assaults have left thousands without regular access to power, heating, or running water, especially as temperatures have plummeted to around -15°C.
The situation is dire, not just in Kyiv but across southeastern Ukraine, where over one million residents have reportedly endured prolonged periods without essential utilities due to Russian air strikes. As the fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion approaches, President Zelensky has accused Moscow of intentionally using the harsh winter conditions as a strategic weapon in its ongoing conflict.
In response to the aggression, Ukraine has also targeted several oil refineries in Russia as part of its war efforts, resulting in temporary blackouts in some regions. As the conflict escalates, the humanitarian crisis continues to unfold, with many citizens facing severe hardships.
On BBC Verify Live, senior journalist Lucy Gilder provided a morning update regarding ongoing events, including the verification of footage showing the aftermath of an overnight strike on an energy substation in the occupied city of Berdyansk, which has left the area without power. This incident is part of a broader pattern of power outages affecting residents, particularly in Kyiv, where the harsh winter has compounded the challenges faced by the population.
Additionally, the UK is focusing on the claims made by Robert Jenrick concerning crime and immigration, particularly following his recent departure from the Conservative Party and subsequent defection to Reform UK. The program will also analyze footage from recent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis and gather data on fatalities in ICE custody during the Trump administration.