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Three arrested in fake immigration law firm raid

Three arrested in fake immigration law firm raid

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Three suspected fraudulent immigration lawyers have been arrested in Greater Manchester following a Home Office raid on Wednesday 24 January....

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Hizb ut Tahrir proscribed as terrorist organisation

Hizb ut Tahrir proscribed as terrorist organisation

Friday, 19 January 2024

Hizb ut-Tahrir has been proscribed today (19 January), making it a criminal offence to belong to the group, or invite support for it....

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Record drug seizures as Border Force cracks down on illegal drugs

Record drug seizures as Border Force cracks down on illegal drugs

Thursday, 18 January 2024

Border Force have made the highest number of illegal drug seizures since records began, as action at the border helps stop illegal drugs reaching the ...

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People smuggler jailed for cramming woman behind car dashboard

People smuggler jailed for cramming woman behind car dashboard

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

A people smuggler has been jailed today for attempting to bring a Vietnamese woman into the UK by cramming her into the dashboard of his car....

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Home Secretary declares Hizb ut Tahrir as terrorists

Home Secretary declares Hizb ut Tahrir as terrorists

Monday, 15 January 2024

James Cleverly has laid a draft order before Parliament to proscribe Hizb ut-Tahrir under the Terrorism Act 2000. ...

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Domestic abuse victims given fresh support to escape abuse

Domestic abuse victims given fresh support to escape abuse

Tuesday, 09 January 2024

New £2 million fund will provide one-off payments to victims to help them leave their tormenters....

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Net migration measures – further detail

Net migration measures – further detail

Friday, 05 January 2024

Factsheet on net migration measures....

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Legacy backlog cleared as plan to stop the boats delivers

Legacy backlog cleared as plan to stop the boats delivers

Tuesday, 02 January 2024

The legacy asylum backlog target has been met with more than 112,000 asylum cases cleared in 2023 and small boat crossing arrivals down by 36%. ...

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Tough government action on student visas comes into effect

Tough government action on student visas comes into effect

Tuesday, 02 January 2024

From 1 January 2024, tough government action means most international students can now no longer bring family members to the UK....

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Government exceeds target as over 2,100 more county lines closed

Government exceeds target as over 2,100 more county lines closed

Friday, 29 December 2023

Ambitious target to close 2,000 county lines by 2025 exceeded in just a year and a half....

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Home Office funds activities to support Windrush community

Home Office funds activities to support Windrush community

Saturday, 23 December 2023

Charities, grassroots organisations and other community groups have been awarded a share of over £150,000 from the Home Office’s Community Engagement ...

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Consultations on transfer of PCC functions to two regional mayors

Consultations on transfer of PCC functions to two regional mayors

Friday, 22 December 2023

Government to consult on transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner functions to West Midlands and South Yorkshire Mayors...

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Border Force crackdown on Christmas counterfeit electrical goods

Border Force crackdown on Christmas counterfeit electrical goods

Thursday, 21 December 2023

Border Force seized almost one million items of counterfeit goods worth nearly £200 million in 2023, with fake electricals targeted in the run-up to C...

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New national security laws come into force

New national security laws come into force

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Policing and intelligence partners now have more powers to foil covert foreign influence, with espionage laws updated to tackle 21st century threats. ...

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Spiking to be targeted in raft of new measures

Spiking to be targeted in raft of new measures

Monday, 18 December 2023

Language in legislation is set to be updated to reflect the modern day crime....

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Government pledges never to repeat the injustices of Hillsborough

Government pledges never to repeat the injustices of Hillsborough

Friday, 15 December 2023

The government has signed the Hillsborough Charter, pledging to learn the lessons and make sure no family suffers the same injustices....

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Police to get funding boost to cut crime and keep public safe

Police to get funding boost to cut crime and keep public safe

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Police to receive up to £843 million next year to better protect the public, taking total to up to £18.4 billion....

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Simon Fell appointed as new Anti Fraud Champion

Simon Fell appointed as new Anti Fraud Champion

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Simon Fell will be responsible for driving collaboration between the government, law enforcement and the private sector to help block fraud. ...

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New strategy to tackle organised crime

New strategy to tackle organised crime

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

A new strategy has been launched to tackle the domestic and international threat of serious and organised crime....

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Government consults on Safe Access Zones around abortion clinics

Government consults on Safe Access Zones around abortion clinics

Monday, 11 December 2023

Public consultation launched on the implementation of Safe Access Zones around abortion clinics. ...

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Bill to make clear Rwanda is a safe country and stop the boats

Bill to make clear Rwanda is a safe country and stop the boats

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

Safety of Rwanda Bill to be introduced to Parliament tomorrow, making clear that Rwanda is a safe country where illegal migrants can be lawfully reloc...

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Treaty signed to strengthen UK Rwanda migration partnership

Treaty signed to strengthen UK Rwanda migration partnership

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

New internationally recognised treaty addresses Supreme Court findings on the safety of the Rwandan partnership. ...

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Home Secretary unveils plan to cut net migration

Home Secretary unveils plan to cut net migration

Monday, 04 December 2023

The government will introduce a plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in net migration and curb abuse of the immigration system....

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World first agreement to tackle online fraud

World first agreement to tackle online fraud

Thursday, 30 November 2023

The UK government and some of the world's biggest tech companies have agreed a series of pledges to protect the public from online fraud. ...

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British people smuggler jailed after casino receipt blunder

British people smuggler jailed after casino receipt blunder

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

A British man who smuggled 4 Albanian migrants into the UK in his campervan has been jailed for 15 months after being foiled by a receipt from a Belgi...

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New phase of campaign encourages students to say Enough to abuse

New phase of campaign encourages students to say Enough to abuse

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

The third phase of the government's award-winning Enough campaign includes a new partnership with over 30 universities to help make campuses safer. ...

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Plans to keep pubs open longer if UK nations reach Euros semis

Plans to keep pubs open longer if UK nations reach Euros semis

Monday, 27 November 2023

Pub and bar licensing hours could be extended if England, Wales or Scotland reach the semi-finals or final of the Euros next year, subject to consulta...

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Fifteen new synthetic opioids to be made illegal

Fifteen new synthetic opioids to be made illegal

Monday, 27 November 2023

Fifteen new synthetic opioids and 5 other drugs will be banned as Class A drugs as the government continues to act to prevent drug deaths. ...

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Skilled refugees contributing £1m to UK economy each year

Skilled refugees contributing £1m to UK economy each year

Friday, 17 November 2023

The UK government is encouraging businesses to use the Displaced Talent Mobility pilot to help at-risk people from around the world to help fill skill...

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UK opens electronic travel authorisation scheme

UK opens electronic travel authorisation scheme

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

The UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme has opened for Qatari nationals, who can now benefit from cheaper and smoother travel. ...

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