U.K. Knife Crime Rises, but Is Austerity the Reason? The police have been subjected to funding cuts, but so have a broad range of social service agencies, though Britain remains a very safe place. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Charles Kao, Nobel Laureate Who Revolutionized Fiber Optics, Dies at 84Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Humiliated by Attack, Vow to RetaliateIt’s ‘One Tough Year’ After Hurricanes Tore Through British Virgin IslandsTrump’s Tariffs May Hurt, but Quitting China Is Hard to DoWith Vatican Talks and Bulldozers, China Aims to Control ChristianityFears of Maldives Crisis Ease After President Concedes Election Loss