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eVisa transition: vulnerability support confirmed

eVisa transition: vulnerability support confirmed

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Physical immigration document holders urged to take action to access their eVisa now as up to £4 million grant funding support confirmed....

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Protection zones around abortion clinics in place by October

Protection zones around abortion clinics in place by October

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Safe access buffer zones will be in force around abortion clinics from 31 October to bring in stronger safeguards for women accessing services....

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New investment for Border Security Command

New investment for Border Security Command

Monday, 16 September 2024

Up to £75 million in new investment for the Border Security Command paves way for an autumn immigration crime crackdown....

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'Martyn’s Law' introduced in Parliament to better protect the public from terrorism

'Martyn’s Law' introduced in Parliament to better protect the public from terrorism

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill will increase preparedness for, and protection from, terrorist attacks at public venues....

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Dame Diana Johnson speech at the Police Superintendents’ Conference

Dame Diana Johnson speech at the Police Superintendents’ Conference

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

The Crime and Policing Minister spoke at the Police Superintendents’ Conference on 10 September 2024. ...

Government kick starts plan to restore neighbourhood policing

Government kick starts plan to restore neighbourhood policing

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Dedicated neighbourhood police training to be rolled out across the country to help keep our streets safe....

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Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution

Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

People dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement wai...

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Government to launch new coalition to tackle knife crime

Government to launch new coalition to tackle knife crime

Monday, 09 September 2024

The Prime Minister is launching a new coalition today (9 September 2024), to tackle knife crime and stop young people being dragged into violent gangs...

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People smuggler who left 7 migrants screaming for help jailed

People smuggler who left 7 migrants screaming for help jailed

Friday, 06 September 2024

A people smuggler who left 7 migrants screaming for help after cramming them into a tiny concealment in the back of his van has been jailed for 10 yea...

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Home Secretary  sets out 'moral imperative' to stop smuggling gangs

Home Secretary sets out 'moral imperative' to stop smuggling gangs

Thursday, 05 September 2024

The Home Secretary convenes ministers and law enforcement partners to destroy the gangs that undermine border security and risk lives on small boats....

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People smuggler jailed for stashing migrants inside motorhome

People smuggler jailed for stashing migrants inside motorhome

Thursday, 05 September 2024

A British national who attempted to smuggle 5 migrants, including a 5-year-old child, has been sentenced following a Home Office investigation....

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Home Office will not use RAF Scampton for asylum accommodation

Home Office will not use RAF Scampton for asylum accommodation

Wednesday, 04 September 2024

Plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Scampton axed as latest assessment finds site is not value for money for the taxpayer....

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Britain takes decisive action to ban 'zombie drug' xylazine

Britain takes decisive action to ban 'zombie drug' xylazine

Wednesday, 04 September 2024

Legislation has been laid in Parliament to ban xylazine and 21 other dangerous drugs....

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Crackdown to halt rise in phone thefts

Crackdown to halt rise in phone thefts

Monday, 02 September 2024

Ministers pledge to crack down on ‘snatch thefts’ in a summit with tech companies. ...

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Gang members sentenced in sham marriage documents scam

Gang members sentenced in sham marriage documents scam

Thursday, 29 August 2024

Members of an organised crime group have today been jailed for forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to allow people to live in the UK illegal...

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People smuggler who crammed 7 migrants into lorry convicted

People smuggler who crammed 7 migrants into lorry convicted

Thursday, 29 August 2024

A people smuggler who left 7 migrants requiring urgent hospital treatment after cramming them into a boiling lorry has been convicted....

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Hundreds of rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown

Hundreds of rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown

Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Hundreds of rogue employers across the UK have been targeted by the Home Office during a nationwide weeklong intensive operation into illegal working....

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People smuggling ring jailed for cramming migrants in boot of car

People smuggling ring jailed for cramming migrants in boot of car

Thursday, 22 August 2024

Members of a people-smuggling ring have been jailed yesterday after being caught cramming 2 Afghan migrants into a tiny car boot. ...

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Home Secretary announces new measures to boost Britain’s border security

Home Secretary announces new measures to boost Britain’s border security

Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Home Secretary announces new measures to strengthen border security, enforce immigration rules and increase returns. ...

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Nationwide call to surrender all zombie style knives and machetes

Nationwide call to surrender all zombie style knives and machetes

Sunday, 18 August 2024

A nationwide call to hand over zombie-style knives and machetes has been launched by the government, before these dangerous weapons are banned from ou...

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New member appointed to the police and NCA pay bodies

New member appointed to the police and NCA pay bodies

Monday, 12 August 2024

Ministers have appointed Jacqui Siggers in accordance with the requirements of the Governance Code on Public Appointments. ...

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Mosques to be offered new emergency security

Mosques to be offered new emergency security

Saturday, 03 August 2024

Mosques are being offered greater protection with new emergency security that can be rapidly deployed....

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Separated Afghan families to be reunited

Separated Afghan families to be reunited

Monday, 29 July 2024

Afghans resettled in the UK under Pathway 1 of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme will be reunited with their families....

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Criminals and immigration offenders removed on charter flight

Criminals and immigration offenders removed on charter flight

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Forty six foreign criminals and immigration offenders have been returned to Vietnam and Timor-Leste on a groundbreaking charter flight. ...

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Contract for Bibby Stockholm not renewed past January 2025

Contract for Bibby Stockholm not renewed past January 2025

Monday, 22 July 2024

The Minister for Border Security and Asylum has made the decision not to renew the contract for use of the Bibby Stockholm barge. ...

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Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad

Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad

Monday, 15 July 2024

Young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation. ...

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Pubs to stay open late as England bid to bring football home

Pubs to stay open late as England bid to bring football home

Saturday, 13 July 2024

Pub and bar licensing hours will be extended on Sunday after England reach the final of the UEFA European Football Championship....

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Home Secretary presents at  Police Bravery Awards

Home Secretary presents at Police Bravery Awards

Friday, 12 July 2024

The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, also hosted officers and staff at Downing Street and spoke at the APCC General Meeting and NPCC Chiefs’ Council....

Home Secretary launches new Border Security Command

Home Secretary launches new Border Security Command

Saturday, 06 July 2024

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has today set out the first steps to establishing a new UK Border Security Command (BSC). ...

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Licensed drug testing continues at music festivals this summer

Licensed drug testing continues at music festivals this summer

Friday, 24 May 2024

Confiscated and surrendered drugs will be tested to identify toxic substances in circulation and help prevent drug-related overdoses....

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