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Home Secretary appoints chair to Sturgess inquiry

Home Secretary appoints chair to Sturgess inquiry

Thursday, 10 March 2022

Lord Hughes of Ombersley will chair the inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess. The inquiry will commence on 17 March 2022....

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Home Secretary update on support for Ukrainians

Home Secretary update on support for Ukrainians

Thursday, 10 March 2022

The Home Secretary has updated Parliament on the government's support for people fleeing Ukraine....

Reappointment of Jonathan Hall QC as Independent Reviewer

Reappointment of Jonathan Hall QC as Independent Reviewer

Tuesday, 08 March 2022

Jonathan Hall QC has been appointed to a further 3 year term as the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation....

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Home Secretary supports first Ukrainians through new Family Scheme

Home Secretary supports first Ukrainians through new Family Scheme

Friday, 04 March 2022

Home Secretary visits Polish border as the Home Office launches the Ukraine Family Scheme, which will allow thousands of families to be reunited in th...

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Independent review into police management of registered sex offenders

Independent review into police management of registered sex offenders

Wednesday, 02 March 2022

Home Secretary appoints former chief constable to conduct independent review into police management of registered sex offenders in the community....

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Home Secretary says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls

Home Secretary says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

The Home Secretary has today launched an ambitious new, multi-year national communications campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and ...

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Further support for Ukrainians fleeing Russia invasion

Further support for Ukrainians fleeing Russia invasion

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

British nationals and people settled in the UK will be able to bring extended family members to the UK and sponsored humanitarian visa route will be e...

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Government takes landmark steps to further clamp down on dirty money

Government takes landmark steps to further clamp down on dirty money

Monday, 28 February 2022

Government bringing forward new legislation to tackle economic crime following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine....

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Home Secretary announces visa concessions for Ukrainians

Home Secretary announces visa concessions for Ukrainians

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Changes allow Ukrainians in the UK to have their visas temporarily extended or to be able to switch onto different visa routes....

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Home Secretary meeting with ‘Five Eyes’ counterparts

Home Secretary meeting with ‘Five Eyes’ counterparts

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Home Secretary discusses issues relating to Ukraine with security counterparts from the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand....

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Home Secretary calls with international partners

Home Secretary calls with international partners

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Priti Patel discusses the situation in Ukraine with her Latvian and Czech counterparts, and the Polish Ambassador and the Canadian High Commissioner....

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West Midlands chosen for government pilot

West Midlands chosen for government pilot

Monday, 21 February 2022

The government has today launched a new campaign aimed at providing support and advice to parents and carers in the West Midlands....

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Tier 1 Investor Visa route closes over security concerns

Tier 1 Investor Visa route closes over security concerns

Thursday, 17 February 2022

Home Office takes action as route failing to deliver for the UK people and gives opportunities for corrupt elites to access the UK....

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Home Secretary orders wide ranging review of Border Force

Home Secretary orders wide ranging review of Border Force

Thursday, 17 February 2022

Review will cover all areas of Border Force’s work, including illegal migration, customs and national security....

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Home Secretary call with Italian Interior Minister

Home Secretary call with Italian Interior Minister

Wednesday, 16 February 2022

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel discusses the current situation in Ukraine with Italian Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese....

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Further push to help unaccompanied asylum seeking children

Further push to help unaccompanied asylum seeking children

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

The National Transfer Scheme becomes mandatory for all local authorities with children’s services. ...

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Home Secretary Priti Patel on Dame Cressida Dick resignation

Home Secretary Priti Patel on Dame Cressida Dick resignation

Friday, 11 February 2022

Home Secretary Priti Patel thanks Dame Cressida Dick for her service as Commissioner of Metropolitan Police....

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Home Secretary meeting with ‘Five Countries’ counterparts

Home Secretary meeting with ‘Five Countries’ counterparts

Wednesday, 09 February 2022

Home Secretary discusses issues relating to Afghanistan with counterparts from the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand....

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Home Secretary call with her Australian counterpart

Home Secretary call with her Australian counterpart

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

Priti Patel discusses countering state threats and migration challenges with the Australian Minister for Home Affairs....

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Organisations awarded £1.4 million for domestic abuse research

Organisations awarded £1.4 million for domestic abuse research

Friday, 04 February 2022

The Home Office announced the 21 organisations who have been successful in securing funding for research projects on perpetrators of domestic abuse....

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Over £41 million compensation offered to the Windrush generation

Over £41 million compensation offered to the Windrush generation

Thursday, 27 January 2022

Over £41 million has been paid or offered to the Windrush generation through the Windrush Compensation Scheme...

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Home Secretary agrees historic returns agreement with Serbia

Home Secretary agrees historic returns agreement with Serbia

Wednesday, 26 January 2022

The new pact will mean quicker removals to Serbia and will help protect the UK’s borders and communities....

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More than 600 organised crime groups disrupted by ADDER projects

More than 600 organised crime groups disrupted by ADDER projects

Tuesday, 25 January 2022

The Home Office has revealed early successes of the project at a meeting today to underline the importance of cracking down on drug misuse....

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Home Secretary seeks advice on controlling dangerous opioid

Home Secretary seeks advice on controlling dangerous opioid

Friday, 21 January 2022

Priti Patel commissions the ACMD to tighten the restrictions on three substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act...

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New digital identity checking for landlords and employers to tackle immigration abuse

New digital identity checking for landlords and employers to tackle immigration abuse

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

The new technology will make it quicker, safer and more convenient for landlords and employers to carry out right to rent, right to work and DBS ident...

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Pharmacies adopt government scheme to help domestic abuse victims

Pharmacies adopt government scheme to help domestic abuse victims

Friday, 14 January 2022

The Home Office-backed scheme 'Ask for ANI' is now operating in over half of all UK pharmacies including independents and chains such as Boots and Sup...

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UK sets global transparency standard for asset returns

UK sets global transparency standard for asset returns

Thursday, 13 January 2022

The UK is the first country to publish its policy and principles on international asset returns....

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New chair of police and NCA pay bodies appointed

New chair of police and NCA pay bodies appointed

Thursday, 13 January 2022

Zoë Billingham brings years of experience of working in policing and will take up her appointment on 13 January....

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Racist online trolls banned from football stadiums by new law

Racist online trolls banned from football stadiums by new law

Wednesday, 12 January 2022

Vile racist language and other online abuse connected to football could see offenders banned from attending matches in England and Wales for up to 10 ...

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Historical convictions for same sex sexual activity to be wiped

Historical convictions for same sex sexual activity to be wiped

Wednesday, 12 January 2022

More people will be eligible for a pardon for historical criminal convictions of same-sex sexual activity and have them wiped from their records. ...

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