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British husband and wife sentenced for smuggling migrants in sofas

British husband and wife sentenced for smuggling migrants in sofas

Monday, 20 February 2023

A married couple who smuggled Iraqi migrants into the UK by hiding them in sofas have been sentenced today....

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Domestic abusers face crackdown in raft of new measures

Domestic abusers face crackdown in raft of new measures

Monday, 20 February 2023

Tougher management of most dangerous abusers and new protections for victims. ...

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Lord Anderson appointed to review the Investigatory Powers Act

Lord Anderson appointed to review the Investigatory Powers Act

Monday, 13 February 2023

The Home Secretary has appointed Lord (David) Anderson KBE KC to carry out an independent review of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. ...

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People smuggling gang jailed for 26 years

People smuggling gang jailed for 26 years

Friday, 10 February 2023

Members of an organised crime group which smuggled more than a dozen Middle Eastern nationals into the UK have been jailed for a combined 26 years....

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Arrivals to the UK told to prepare for disruption at the border during February half term

Arrivals to the UK told to prepare for disruption at the border during February half term

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The UK Government continues to make preparations to minimise queues at the border....

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Strike to affect travellers and goods entering the UK in February half term

Strike to affect travellers and goods entering the UK in February half term

Wednesday, 08 February 2023

The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact Border Force operations....

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Government acts to overhaul Prevent in the fight against radicalisation

Government acts to overhaul Prevent in the fight against radicalisation

Wednesday, 08 February 2023

The Home Secretary has committed to delivering wholesale and rapid change across Prevent following a major independent review into the programme....

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Angiolini Inquiry to investigate David Carrick

Angiolini Inquiry to investigate David Carrick

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

Lady Elish Angiolini to examine David Carrick case as part of the ongoing Angiolini Inquiry....

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Synthetic opioids to be banned as government acts to stop drug deaths

Synthetic opioids to be banned as government acts to stop drug deaths

Friday, 03 February 2023

Eleven more lethal substances to be made Class A drugs, following a recommendation by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs....

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Proposed changes to passport application fees

Proposed changes to passport application fees

Thursday, 02 February 2023

The government will introduce new passport fees for all applications on 2 February 2023....

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Violent offences reduced in areas with multi agency partnerships

Violent offences reduced in areas with multi agency partnerships

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

An estimated 136,000 violent offences have been prevented in areas of England and Wales delivering government-funded programmes to reduce serious viol...

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Leadership of small boats operations returns to the Home Office

Leadership of small boats operations returns to the Home Office

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

The Small Boats Operational Command (SBOC) will bring together the government’s response to small boats with 730 additional staff....

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Extra 1,420 police join forces across England and Wales in 3 months

Extra 1,420 police join forces across England and Wales in 3 months

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Latest figures show that there are more than 16,700 additional police officers in England and Wales since April 2020....

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Home Secretary signals ongoing commitment to Windrush generation

Home Secretary signals ongoing commitment to Windrush generation

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Suella Braverman meets community leaders to discuss ongoing work as more than £64 million in compensation offered....

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Government announces crackdown against organised criminal gangs

Government announces crackdown against organised criminal gangs

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Police to adopt new 'Clear, Hold, Build' tactic, as Home Secretary launches consultation on new offences to frustrate criminal enterprises....

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New fire safety regulations come into force in England

New fire safety regulations come into force in England

Monday, 23 January 2023

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, which implement the majority of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations, come into force today (23 Janu...

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Immigration enforcement surge since pledge to tackle illegal working

Immigration enforcement surge since pledge to tackle illegal working

Monday, 23 January 2023

The Home Office has ramped up immigration enforcement activity in the month since the Prime Minister’s pledge to boost raids on illegal working....

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Strike action to affect travellers and goods entering the UK on 1 February

Strike action to affect travellers and goods entering the UK on 1 February

Monday, 23 January 2023

The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact Border Force operations....

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Government targets bomb making materials and poisons in new crackdown

Government targets bomb making materials and poisons in new crackdown

Monday, 23 January 2023

The government has laid secondary legislation to further tighten controls for poisons and chemicals which can be used to make explosives....

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Better protection for rape victims from invasive record requests

Better protection for rape victims from invasive record requests

Friday, 20 January 2023

The Home Office will legislate to protect people, including rape victims, from unnecessary requests for personal records....

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Review of police dismissals launched

Review of police dismissals launched

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

The review will be completed within 4 months and look at the effectiveness of the police disciplinary system....

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Next steps to rid police of misogyny and predatory behaviour

Next steps to rid police of misogyny and predatory behaviour

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

The Home Secretary has set out next steps to strengthen vetting of police officers following the David Carrick case....

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Safer Streets Fund is building confidence in the police

Safer Streets Fund is building confidence in the police

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Evaluation of the first round of the Safer Streets Fund shows that this investment is boosting trust in police and making communities feel safer....

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Fund launched to protect domestic abuse victims through prevention

Fund launched to protect domestic abuse victims through prevention

Monday, 09 January 2023

A £36 million Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Fund and new guidance will tackle domestic abuse and stalking....

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New funding to support child victims of abuse

New funding to support child victims of abuse

Wednesday, 04 January 2023

Over £17 million has been awarded to programmes across England and Wales to support children affected by domestic abuse....

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Arrivals to the UK warned to prepare for disruption at the border

Arrivals to the UK warned to prepare for disruption at the border

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

UK government continues to make preparations to minimise queues at the border including training military personnel to support Border Force during str...

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Government proposes extending licensing hours for the Coronation

Government proposes extending licensing hours for the Coronation

Monday, 19 December 2022

Consultation will seek views on extending licensing hours in pubs, clubs and bars across England and Wales from 11pm to 1am over the Bank Holiday week...

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Martyn’s Law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places

Martyn’s Law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places

Monday, 19 December 2022

The UK’s resilience to terrorism is to be stepped up, as the government announces details for the Protect Duty. ...

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Efforts to tackle serious violence and homicide stepped up

Efforts to tackle serious violence and homicide stepped up

Friday, 16 December 2022

Public services will be legally bound to work together to tackle the root causes of violent crime, as government ramps up efforts to further drive dow...

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Policing to receive up to £287 million funding boost next year

Policing to receive up to £287 million funding boost next year

Thursday, 15 December 2022

The 2023/24 funding package will see an increase of up to £267 million on last year and means policing will receive up to £17.2 billion in total for 2...

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