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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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More opportunities for young Brits and Kiwis to live and work abroad

More opportunities for young Brits and Kiwis to live and work abroad

Friday, 01 July 2022

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have signed an agreement to extend the generous Youth Mobility Schem...

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Life sentences for small boat pilots come into force

Life sentences for small boat pilots come into force

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Anyone caught piloting a boat carrying migrants in the Channel could face life behind bars from today, as part of the biggest overhaul of the asylum s...

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New police powers to crack down on unauthorised encampments come into force

New police powers to crack down on unauthorised encampments come into force

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

New powers are amongst other measures in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act coming into force today....

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Blueprint for new immigration removal centre

Blueprint for new immigration removal centre

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Procurement process starts for IRC as part of New Plan for Immigration....

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Government takes action against deadly synthetic opioids

Government takes action against deadly synthetic opioids

Wednesday, 15 June 2022

Home Secretary seeks expert advice to tighten restrictions on brorphine and metonitazene....

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Priti Patel outlaws dangerous tunnelling protests

Priti Patel outlaws dangerous tunnelling protests

Tuesday, 07 June 2022

Jail time for protesters who create and occupy tunnels....

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Smugglers responsible for hiding migrants in vans brought to justice

Smugglers responsible for hiding migrants in vans brought to justice

Tuesday, 07 June 2022

Two people have been sentenced for recruiting drivers to smuggle migrants in vans....

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First migrants set for Rwanda to be given final notice

First migrants set for Rwanda to be given final notice

Wednesday, 01 June 2022

The Home Office has begun issuing formal directions to the first group of people being relocated to Rwanda....

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New league tables show how quickly police forces answer 999 calls

New league tables show how quickly police forces answer 999 calls

Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Answering times for 999 calls published for the first time, delivering on the commitment in the Beating Crime Plan....

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Points based system welcomes highly skilled graduates to the UK

Points based system welcomes highly skilled graduates to the UK

Monday, 30 May 2022

Talented graduates in areas such as science, engineering and research from internationally renowned universities are encouraged to bring their talents...

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Home Secretary and Rwandan Minister Biruta visit Geneva

Home Secretary and Rwandan Minister Biruta visit Geneva

Thursday, 19 May 2022

Priti Patel and Rwandan Minister Dr Vincent Biruta have visited Geneva to brief key figures in the international migration field on the new UK-Rwanda ...

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