Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Home Office is a ministerial department of the UK government responsible for immigration, security, and law and order. It oversees policing, counter-terrorism, visas and immigration, and passports, aiming to keep citizens safe and uphold the rule of law.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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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....
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....
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Under reforms announced today, disclosure rules written before smartphones existed will be overhauled to free up officer time....
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....
Monday, 13 July 2026
Funding will see a consistent, national Independent Child Trafficking Guardians service for child survivors of modern slavery and trafficking....
Monday, 13 July 2026
Over a quarter of a billion-pound investment to increase policing in Jewish communities after a spate of violent attacks....
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...
Friday, 10 July 2026
Largest ever numbers of drug lines closed, gang leaders put behind bars and dangerous weapons seized through county line operations....
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....
Wednesday, 08 July 2026
Accompanied children aged 8 and above can now use UK?eGates, meaning speedier and smoother journeys?for millions of families....
Tuesday, 07 July 2026
College of Policing chief executive has 30 years' policing experience and led significant reforms in professional standards, leadership and technology...
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. ...
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
New independent appeals body to speed up removals of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers. ...
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. ...
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...
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Domestic abuse specialists will be deployed to 12 new 999 control rooms, under the second phase of ‘Raneem’s Law.’...
Friday, 19 June 2026
12 tonne haul found at Southampton Port smashes records. ...
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Two new French police units are now on the ground in Northern France, marking a significant step in joint UK-France efforts to stop dangerous illegal ...
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
One in 5 young men do not consider controlling someone's spending as abuse, as the government and banks unite as part of the Enough campaign....
Monday, 15 June 2026
UK police to access European vehicle data in seconds, accelerating organised crime investigations....
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Officers across England and Wales will spend less time behind desks and more time protecting their communities....
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Highlights from the speech on PoliceAI by Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones....
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Dodgy vape shops, barbers and nail salons linked to organised crime will be shut down as criminal bosses are put behind bars in a nationwide crackdown...
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
New powers introduced to crack down on organisations carrying out hostile activity on behalf of foreign states, including proxy groups who do their bi...
Monday, 08 June 2026
Britain will become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices....
Thursday, 04 June 2026
Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers ...
Monday, 01 June 2026
A new support hub has launched delivering tailored, trauma-informed care for victims and survivors of terrorism....
Friday, 22 May 2026
Campaign will target sexual harassment on trains and at stations while train operators will be scored on how they tackle the issue under the new schem...
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Knife robberies have fallen by 21% as government action takes effect....
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
The Home Office has announced £100 million to fight child sex offences and protect victims and survivors, including £38 million for Operation Beaconpo...