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ASEAN UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific: Advancing Together

ASEAN UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific: Advancing Together

Thursday, 23 July 2026

ASEAN-UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific: Advancing Together ...

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Current inspections

Current inspections

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication....

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Border Force: don’t let drug smugglers steal your future

Border Force: don’t let drug smugglers steal your future

Friday, 17 July 2026

Expert officers share top tips to keep young travellers safe this summer holiday season as criminals approach young people to smuggle drugs....

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First groups designated as threat to national security

First groups designated as threat to national security

Friday, 17 July 2026

The IRGC, IMCR, and the GRU Volunteer Corps have now been formally designated as threats to national security under new state threats powers....

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AI to speed up justice under major disclosure reforms

AI to speed up justice under major disclosure reforms

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Under reforms announced today, disclosure rules written before smartphones existed will be overhauled to free up officer time....

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Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland

Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland

Monday, 13 July 2026

FTA seals £5.2bn services deal with Switzerland and separate agreement paves way for travellers to use Swiss E-gates...

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UK Switzerland FTA Top Benefits

UK Switzerland FTA Top Benefits

Monday, 13 July 2026

11 top benefits of the largest services trade deal concluded by the UK...

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Support for IRGC outlawed in crackdown on foreign state proxies

Support for IRGC outlawed in crackdown on foreign state proxies

Monday, 13 July 2026

The IRGC are among the first bodies designated under new powers to crack down on foreign state-backed activity in the UK....

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£25 million to deliver vital support for child trafficking victims

£25 million to deliver vital support for child trafficking victims

Monday, 13 July 2026

Funding will see a consistent, national Independent Child Trafficking Guardians service for child survivors of modern slavery and trafficking....

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Record investment to protect Jewish communities

Record investment to protect Jewish communities

Monday, 13 July 2026

Over a quarter of a billion-pound investment to increase policing in Jewish communities after a spate of violent attacks....

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Enhanced support for police in traumatic and dangerous environments

Enhanced support for police in traumatic and dangerous environments

Friday, 10 July 2026

Officers fighting crime in their communities put their lives at risk every day and are repeatedly exposed to traumatic incidents in high-pressure envi...

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County lines –  record year for gang busts and knife seizures

County lines – record year for gang busts and knife seizures

Friday, 10 July 2026

Largest ever numbers of drug lines closed, gang leaders put behind bars and dangerous weapons seized through county line operations....

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UK defences strengthened against foreign state backed groups

UK defences strengthened against foreign state backed groups

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

New powers are now in place for the Home Secretary to crack down on groups carrying out hostile activity on behalf of foreign states....

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8 and 9 year olds now eligible to use eGates

8 and 9 year olds now eligible to use eGates

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Accompanied children aged 8 and above can now use UK?eGates, meaning speedier and smoother journeys?for millions of families....

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Sir Andy Marsh announced as preferred candidate for HM Chief Inspector

Sir Andy Marsh announced as preferred candidate for HM Chief Inspector

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

College of Policing chief executive has 30 years' policing experience and led significant reforms in professional standards, leadership and technology...

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IAA expands training video series with five additional modules

IAA expands training video series with five additional modules

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Five additional videos have now been released, bringing the total in the series to ten....

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Britain’s place in the new world order: Foreign Secretary's Chatham House essay

Britain’s place in the new world order: Foreign Secretary's Chatham House essay

Monday, 06 July 2026

We are facing a storm of geopolitical instability, economic coercion, AI and climate change – and it’s likely to get worse. But by working more closel...

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Asylum seekers will pay towards costs of accommodation

Asylum seekers will pay towards costs of accommodation

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Asylum seekers who can afford to will be required to repay a flat-rate contribution towards the cost of their accommodation and support. ...

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New independent appeals body to speed up removals

New independent appeals body to speed up removals

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

New independent appeals body to speed up removals of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers. ...

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Mahmood: My?reforms will save the asylum system for a generation

Mahmood: My?reforms will save the asylum system for a generation

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

New safe and legal refugee routes, alongside reforms to human rights and modern slavery laws, to prevent abuse of the asylum system. ...

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Illegal immigrants and foreign criminals to be removed

Illegal immigrants and foreign criminals to be removed

Monday, 29 June 2026

More than 45,000 foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be removed over the coming decade thanks to a significant expansion of detention cap...

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Inspection report published: An inspection of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK (September 2025 – February 2026)

Inspection report published: An inspection of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK (September 2025 – February 2026)

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on refusals at the border following its publication....

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Inspection report published: An inspection of asylum casework (June – December 2025)

Inspection report published: An inspection of asylum casework (June – December 2025)

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the asylum casework inspection report following its publication....

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Inspection report published: An inspection of overstayers (March – October 2025)

Inspection report published: An inspection of overstayers (March – October 2025)

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on overstayers following its publication....

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Inspection report published: An inspection of administrative reviews (April – August 2025)

Inspection report published: An inspection of administrative reviews (April – August 2025)

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on administrative reviews following its publication....

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Inspection report published: An inspection of Home Office management of contact with migrants who are without leave to enter or remain (September 2024 – February 2025)

Inspection report published: An inspection of Home Office management of contact with migrants who are without leave to enter or remain (September 2024 – February 2025)

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on contact management following its publication....

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Domestic abuse specialists embedded  in 12 more 999 control rooms

Domestic abuse specialists embedded in 12 more 999 control rooms

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Domestic abuse specialists will be deployed to 12 new 999 control rooms, under the second phase of ‘Raneem’s Law.’...

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Court and tribunal fees: updates from July 2026

Court and tribunal fees: updates from July 2026

Friday, 19 June 2026

The Ministry of Justice plans to make a series of changes to court and tribunal fees payable in HM Courts and Tribunals Service. ...

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Border Force secures its largest ever cannabis seizure

Border Force secures its largest ever cannabis seizure

Friday, 19 June 2026

12 tonne haul found at Southampton Port smashes records. ...

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“Migration is a global challenge requiring global co operation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home

“Migration is a global challenge requiring global co operation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home

Friday, 19 June 2026

The UK is expanding funding for programmes which helps countries across North Africa deal with the impacts of migration from regional conflict....

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