Face Coverings News

Rival demonstrations were held in Portsmouth between anti-migrant protesters and counter-demonstrators, with warnings issued that those wearing face coverings c

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary announced it will use powers under the Crime and Policing Act to crack down on face coverings at protests.

A major UK city plans to ban balaclavas, with wearers facing an instant £70 fine, following over 180 incidents involving face coverings.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has called for a ban on all face coverings, including balaclavas and burkas, on Britain's streets, describing them as a menace use

The Scottish Police Federation is calling for powers to remove face coverings and for a "legitimate discussion" on proposed live facial recognition technology.