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Stalkers and domestic abusers to be targeted as millions invested in new intervention projects

Stalkers and domestic abusers to be targeted as millions invested in new intervention projects

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Up to £39 million?has been allocated to 50 projects across England and Wales to protect victims from domestic abuse and stalking....

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Illegal Migration Bill in Lords for second reading

Illegal Migration Bill in Lords for second reading

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

The government’s Illegal Migration Bill to stop the boats is continuing its progress through Parliament....

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New blueprint to protect public from scammers

New blueprint to protect public from scammers

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Government launches new strategy to cut fraud, pursue fraudsters and empower the public....

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Martyn’s Law progresses as government publishes draft legislation

Martyn’s Law progresses as government publishes draft legislation

Tuesday, 02 May 2023

The UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks under new draft laws published by government....

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Government acts to stop highly disruptive slow walking tactics

Government acts to stop highly disruptive slow walking tactics

Friday, 28 April 2023

The Home Secretary has renewed plans to protect the public from highly disruptive protest tactics such as slow walking...

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New inspectors of police and fire service appointed

New inspectors of police and fire service appointed

Thursday, 27 April 2023

Lee Freeman and Michelle Skeer take up dual roles as His Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary in England and Wales and Inspector of Fire and Rescue in ...

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Common sense policing

Common sense policing

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman gave a speech at The Public Safety Foundation to set out her ethos for common sense policing....

Number of police officers protecting our streets at record high

Number of police officers protecting our streets at record high

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Government delivers on its manifesto commitment to recruit 20,000 additional officers....

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Milestone reached in UK Albania agreement on illegal migration

Milestone reached in UK Albania agreement on illegal migration

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Over 1,000 Albanian nationals have been returned since the UK-Albania joint communiqué was signed on 13 December. ...

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More rigorous checks for fire and rescue employees

More rigorous checks for fire and rescue employees

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Fire and rescue authorities will be able to carry out stringent new record checks, helping fire and rescue services protect the public and their staff...

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Moped delivery drivers from major firms targeted for illegal working

Moped delivery drivers from major firms targeted for illegal working

Monday, 24 April 2023

A week-long crackdown on illegal working by delivery drivers from major firms has resulted in 60 arrests across London and the south. ...

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New measures to stop the boats in Illegal Migration Bill

New measures to stop the boats in Illegal Migration Bill

Friday, 21 April 2023

Reforms will speed up the removal of people with no right to be here and enhance safeguards to protect unaccompanied children....

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Home Secretary considers new ‘sex for rent’ law

Home Secretary considers new ‘sex for rent’ law

Friday, 21 April 2023

A public call for evidence has been launched to establish the scale of ‘sex for rent’ in the UK and ask if existing laws protect victims....

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New data reveals record amounts of cocaine and ketamine seized

New data reveals record amounts of cocaine and ketamine seized

Thursday, 20 April 2023

New data released today (20 April) reveals the largest quantity of cocaine and ketamine seized by Border Force and police forces since records began....

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Security Minister CYBERUK speech

Security Minister CYBERUK speech

Thursday, 20 April 2023

The Security Minister Tom Tugendhat delivered a speech at the CYBERUK Conference in Belfast on cyber threats. ...

Cutting red tape to free up police time to focus on solving crimes

Cutting red tape to free up police time to focus on solving crimes

Thursday, 13 April 2023

Minister for Crime and Policing, Chris Philp, gave a speech on measures being taken to reduce unnecessary red tape and free up police time....

Police given more time to focus on solving crimes and protecting public

Police given more time to focus on solving crimes and protecting public

Thursday, 13 April 2023

National Police Chiefs’ Council estimates changes to recording processes will save 443,000 hours of police time a year....

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New crackdown on fraud introduced by the Home Office

New crackdown on fraud introduced by the Home Office

Tuesday, 11 April 2023

New offence will make it easier to prosecute a large organisation if an employee commits fraud for the organisation’s benefit. ...

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New crackdown to prevent illegal migrants accessing bank accounts

New crackdown to prevent illegal migrants accessing bank accounts

Thursday, 06 April 2023

Data sharing with the financial sector will begin today as the government cracks down on illegal migrants accessing banking services....

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Vessel to accommodate migrants

Vessel to accommodate migrants

Wednesday, 05 April 2023

The Home Office has announced that a barge in Portland Port, Dorset, will accommodate migrants ...

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New measures to tackle child sexual abuse

New measures to tackle child sexual abuse

Monday, 03 April 2023

People who work with children will be legally required to report child sexual abuse or face sanctions under new plans unveiled by the Home Secretary....

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New board will strengthen age assessments of small boat arrivals

New board will strengthen age assessments of small boat arrivals

Friday, 31 March 2023

National Age Assessment Board will help make decisions more consistent and robust....

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Victims fleeing domestic abuse given lifeline payments

Victims fleeing domestic abuse given lifeline payments

Friday, 31 March 2023

Domestic abuse victims will receive direct payments to help them to leave abusive relationships, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has announced....

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New fire safety guidance comes into force on 1 October 2023

New fire safety guidance comes into force on 1 October 2023

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Commencement regulations for new fire safety legal provisions within section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 have been laid in Parliament....

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New plan puts UK at the forefront of fight against economic crime

New plan puts UK at the forefront of fight against economic crime

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Government, law enforcement and private sector agree on a new plan to crack down on money laundering, kleptocracy and sanctions evasion....

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Home Secretary ramps up security measures to protect Jewish communities

Home Secretary ramps up security measures to protect Jewish communities

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Jewish communities are to be better protected from vile antisemitic attacks with a £1 million funding boost and a new dedicated police taskforce....

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Asylum seekers to be accommodated on surplus military sites

Asylum seekers to be accommodated on surplus military sites

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

The Immigration Minister updated Parliament on the progress the government is making in delivering the Prime Minister’s priority to stop the boats....

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New settlement route for Hong Kong veterans

New settlement route for Hong Kong veterans

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

The government’s new Hong Kong Veterans Settlement route will enable Hong Kongers who served in the British military to live and work in the UK....

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New support for Afghans in UK hotels to find settled housing

New support for Afghans in UK hotels to find settled housing

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Greater support will be given to those resettled and relocated from Afghanistan in bridging accommodation to find settled housing....

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New guidance will help police crack down on public sexual harassment

New guidance will help police crack down on public sexual harassment

Friday, 24 March 2023

The government has confirmed its support for an amendment to the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Bill, to ensure the law is as robust a...

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