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UK and France sign new agreement to tackle illegal migration

UK and France sign new agreement to tackle illegal migration

Saturday, 28 November 2020

New agreement reached by the Home Secretary and her French counterpart today to tackle migrant activity in the Channel....

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Security Minister speech to the Royal United Services Institute

Security Minister speech to the Royal United Services Institute

Thursday, 26 November 2020

Security Minister James Brokenshire delivered a speech at the RUSI on the changing terror threat and how the government and partners have continued to...

Government plans to strengthen firearms laws for public safety

Government plans to strengthen firearms laws for public safety

Wednesday, 25 November 2020

Consultation proposes new controls on air weapons, miniature rifle ranges, and high-powered firearms....

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Lord Walney announced as independent adviser on political violence and disruption

Lord Walney announced as independent adviser on political violence and disruption

Monday, 23 November 2020

Lord Walney will take on a new unpaid role as independent adviser on political violence and disruption....

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Thousands more health workers to benefit from visa extensions

Thousands more health workers to benefit from visa extensions

Friday, 20 November 2020

More than 6,000 frontline health workers will have their visas extended for a year for free, including doctors, nurses and paramedics....

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Government leads national drive to protect victims of child abuse

Government leads national drive to protect victims of child abuse

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

New campaign to protect children launched as tougher restrictions come into effect...

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Immigration Act receives Royal Assent: free movement to end on 31 December 2020

Immigration Act receives Royal Assent: free movement to end on 31 December 2020

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

The Immigration Act has today (Wednesday 11 November 2020) received Royal Assent and been signed into law....

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Government closes antique firearms loopholes to protect public

Government closes antique firearms loopholes to protect public

Monday, 09 November 2020

The new measures target antique firearms used in violent crime and mean that up to 26,000 guns will now require firearms licences....

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Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration term extended

Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration term extended

Tuesday, 03 November 2020

David Bolt agrees to extend his term as Chief Inspector....

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Almost 6,000 officers join police as coronavirus enforcement steps up

Almost 6,000 officers join police as coronavirus enforcement steps up

Thursday, 29 October 2020

Government on track to deliver 20,000 extra officers in 3 years....

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Government delivers on commitment to British Nationals (Overseas) in Hong Kong

Government delivers on commitment to British Nationals (Overseas) in Hong Kong

Thursday, 22 October 2020

The new immigration route for British National (Overseas) citizens from Hong Kong will be open for applications on 31 January 2021 ...

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Home Office announces tougher criminality rules for EU citizens

Home Office announces tougher criminality rules for EU citizens

Wednesday, 21 October 2020

From January 2021, EU criminals could be barred from entering the UK under tougher border rules....

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Border Force seize 10 million black market cigarettes

Border Force seize 10 million black market cigarettes

Monday, 19 October 2020

Seizure prevented the Treasury losing almost £3 million in unpaid duty....

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Home Secretary appoints former Chief Constable to support police recruitment

Home Secretary appoints former Chief Constable to support police recruitment

Thursday, 15 October 2020

Former Chief Constable Michael Fuller has been appointed a non-executive director for the Home Office....

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New funding awarded to improve support for victims of terrorism

New funding awarded to improve support for victims of terrorism

Monday, 12 October 2020

This announcement follows the conclusion of a Home Office competitive fund....

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Home Secretary and international partners tell tech companies to put child safety first

Home Secretary and international partners tell tech companies to put child safety first

Saturday, 10 October 2020

Seven countries have today published an international statement on the end-to-end-encryption and public safety. ...

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FGM campaigner Nimco Ali appointed as Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls adviser

FGM campaigner Nimco Ali appointed as Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls adviser

Friday, 09 October 2020

Nimco Ali OBE will advise UK government on Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls....

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More than 4 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme

More than 4 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme

Thursday, 08 October 2020

This important milestone was reached with eight months still to go before the 30 June 2021 deadline. ...

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Coronavirus enforcement boosted with £60 million surge funding

Coronavirus enforcement boosted with £60 million surge funding

Thursday, 08 October 2020

Police to be more visible to ensure public is complying with restrictions, while councils will get funding and guidance to support compliance and enfo...

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Arrests in international small boat people smuggling investigation

Arrests in international small boat people smuggling investigation

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Three people have been arrested by Immigration Enforcement as part of an international investigation into the smuggling of migrants into the UK by sma...

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Home Office responds to Windrush Lessons Learned Review

Home Office responds to Windrush Lessons Learned Review

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Comprehensive Improvement Plan will overhaul the Home Office with root and branch reform ...

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Campaign launched to ready businesses for points based immigration system

Campaign launched to ready businesses for points based immigration system

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

The nationwide marketing campaign will ensure businesses are ready for the introduction of the system as free movement ends....

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Government doubles funding for child sexual abuse charities to £2.4 million

Government doubles funding for child sexual abuse charities to £2.4 million

Monday, 28 September 2020

The joint Home Office and Ministry of Justice fund will support national charities that work with children and adults who have experienced child sexua...

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New legislation protects national security capability to fight serious crime

New legislation protects national security capability to fight serious crime

Thursday, 24 September 2020

The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) Bill will underpin the longstanding work of intelligence and law enforcement agencies....

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New tough measures to tackle modern slavery in supply chains

New tough measures to tackle modern slavery in supply chains

Monday, 21 September 2020

Government's response to the transparency in supply chains consultation sets out new measures to hold businesses and public bodies accountable for tac...

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Ministerial meeting to discuss key drugs issues

Ministerial meeting to discuss key drugs issues

Thursday, 17 September 2020

Crime and Policing Minister Kit Malthouse and Public Health Minister Jo Churchill today (Thursday 17 September) hosted a meeting to discuss key issues...

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100,000 apply to join police in first year of recruitment drive

100,000 apply to join police in first year of recruitment drive

Monday, 14 September 2020

100,000 milestone hit one year after the Government launched campaign to recruit 20,000 additional officers...

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Rule of six comes into effect to tackle coronavirus

Rule of six comes into effect to tackle coronavirus

Sunday, 13 September 2020

Rule applies across indoor and outdoor settings, with police able to disperse gatherings of over six people and fine individuals involved....

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New stop and search powers for convicted knife criminals

New stop and search powers for convicted knife criminals

Sunday, 13 September 2020

Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) are designed to ensure repeat offenders are more likely to be caught and put in prison....

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New international student immigration routes open early

New international student immigration routes open early

Thursday, 10 September 2020

The Student route and Child Student route will open on 5 October 2020 to the best and brightest international students from across the globe....

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