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Independent review on departure of Metropolitan Police Commissioner published

Independent review on departure of Metropolitan Police Commissioner published

Friday, 02 September 2022

Sir Tom Winsor's review into the circumstances of Dame Cressida Dick's departure has been published....

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Brave, inspirational and selfless acts recognised with new Home Secretary commendation

Brave, inspirational and selfless acts recognised with new Home Secretary commendation

Thursday, 01 September 2022

Award for outstanding contributions in the field of home affairs by civil servants, members of the police and fire services and members of the public....

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Community support funding announced for people of Liverpool

Community support funding announced for people of Liverpool

Friday, 26 August 2022

Home Secretary made the announcement on a visit to Liverpool....

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One year on: government's continuing commitment to Afghanistan

One year on: government's continuing commitment to Afghanistan

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Thousands more Afghans are expected to arrive in the UK under bespoke schemes in the next year....

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UK and Albania pledge rapid removal of those entering the UK illegally

UK and Albania pledge rapid removal of those entering the UK illegally

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Both countries will seek to expedite removal of Albanians from next week following growing numbers taking treacherous journey on small boats. ...

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Faster accommodation moves for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

Faster accommodation moves for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Changes mean children will spend less time in hotels and more time in long-term accommodation designed for their needs....

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Scale up visa will propel high growth businesses

Scale up visa will propel high growth businesses

Monday, 22 August 2022

High-growth companies able to attract exceptional talent to the UK with new Scale-up visa....

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Home Secretary praises ‘true’ football fans and urges respect at games

Home Secretary praises ‘true’ football fans and urges respect at games

Friday, 19 August 2022

The Home Secretary Priti Patel visited Brentford’s stadium to see the work football clubs, the police and sport bodies are doing to prevent antisocial...

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More foreign criminals and illegal migrants removed

More foreign criminals and illegal migrants removed

Thursday, 18 August 2022

Renewed focus on removals is fulfilling the government’s commitment to keep the British public safe and tackle illegal migration....

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Priti Patel signs landmark returns deal with Pakistan

Priti Patel signs landmark returns deal with Pakistan

Wednesday, 17 August 2022

New agreement to remove Pakistani nationals with no legal right to remain in the UK, including criminals, failed asylum seekers and immigration offend...

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Graeme Biggar appointed NCA Director General

Graeme Biggar appointed NCA Director General

Friday, 12 August 2022

Mr Biggar has been leading the National Crime Agency (NCA) on an interim basis since October 2021....

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Foreign criminals and illegal entrants to the UK removed to Albania

Foreign criminals and illegal entrants to the UK removed to Albania

Friday, 12 August 2022

Offenders removed had received combined prison sentences of more than 46 years....

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NPCC led review: operational productivity of policing

NPCC led review: operational productivity of policing

Monday, 08 August 2022

The Home Secretary has asked the National Police Chiefs’ Council to lead a review of productivity in policing. ...

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Home Secretary continues funding to support victims of terrorism

Home Secretary continues funding to support victims of terrorism

Thursday, 04 August 2022

Government announces further funding to organisations supporting victims and survivors of terrorist attacks....

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Safer Streets Fund continues to make streets safer

Safer Streets Fund continues to make streets safer

Friday, 29 July 2022

£50 million awarded through the Safer Street Fund to tackle violence against women and girls and make streets safer....

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UK and Ghana reaffirm commitment to tackle global threats

UK and Ghana reaffirm commitment to tackle global threats

Thursday, 28 July 2022

The UK and Ghana will go further and faster to combat terrorism, organised migration crime, drug trafficking and other global threats following a summ...

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Robin Simcox appointed as Commissioner for Countering Extremism

Robin Simcox appointed as Commissioner for Countering Extremism

Wednesday, 27 July 2022

Robin Simcox confirmed in substantive role. ...

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Home Secretary announces plans for contactless digital border

Home Secretary announces plans for contactless digital border

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Pilot of “contactless” digital border to launch in 2 years....

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Second stage of Angiolini Inquiry to be brought forward

Second stage of Angiolini Inquiry to be brought forward

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Part 2 of the Angiolini Inquiry to commence....

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New consultation on civil penalties to tackle illegal migration

New consultation on civil penalties to tackle illegal migration

Monday, 18 July 2022

To help tackle illegal migration, the government is proposing tougher penalties for hauliers and vehicle drivers found carrying clandestine migrants....

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Illicit drug users to face tougher consequences

Illicit drug users to face tougher consequences

Monday, 18 July 2022

'Recreational' drug users to face tougher penalties under new proposals subject to consultation....

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Domestic Abuse Commissioner reappointed for a second term

Domestic Abuse Commissioner reappointed for a second term

Monday, 18 July 2022

Nicole Jacobs, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, will continue in her role for a further 3 years....

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Foreign criminals removed to Albania

Foreign criminals removed to Albania

Friday, 15 July 2022

Offenders removed had received combined prison sentences of more than 55 years ...

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Strengthened controls to protect the public from medically unfit gun holders

Strengthened controls to protect the public from medically unfit gun holders

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

New digital marker system for GPs rolled out to improve monitoring of the health of firearms holders in England....

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New guidance will ensure all forms of domestic abuse are recognised

New guidance will ensure all forms of domestic abuse are recognised

Friday, 08 July 2022

Domestic Abuse statutory guidance sets out in detail what constitutes domestic abuse, how to identify it and best practices for responding....

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Sir Mark Rowley announced as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

Sir Mark Rowley announced as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

Friday, 08 July 2022

Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed the appointment of Sir Mark Rowley to lead the UK’s largest police force....

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Home Secretary meeting with INTERPOL Secretary General

Home Secretary meeting with INTERPOL Secretary General

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Priti Patel welcomed INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock to the Home Office on Wednesday 6 July 2022....

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Online Safety Bill: Home Secretary's op ed for The Telegraph

Online Safety Bill: Home Secretary's op ed for The Telegraph

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Home Secretary Rt Hon Priti Patel explains new amendment to the Online Safety Bill that will ensure greater protection for children. ...

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New measures will go further in tackling child sexual abuse online than ever before

New measures will go further in tackling child sexual abuse online than ever before

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Changes will mean child sex offenders cannot hide online....

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New deal with Nigeria to deter illegal migration

New deal with Nigeria to deter illegal migration

Monday, 04 July 2022

Deal will see the UK and Nigeria do more together to support legal migration, tackle illegal migration and speed up the removal of foreign criminals....

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