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New Terms of Reference for the Independent Review of Prevent

New Terms of Reference for the Independent Review of Prevent

Monday, 22 March 2021

The new Terms of Reference for the Independent Review of Prevent were published today, 22 March 2021. ...

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Alarming rise of abuse within modern slavery system

Alarming rise of abuse within modern slavery system

Saturday, 20 March 2021

Major increases in child rapists, people who threaten national security and failed asylum seekers clogging up modern slavery system. ...

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Government launches procurement exercise to support self isolation compliance

Government launches procurement exercise to support self isolation compliance

Thursday, 18 March 2021

The contract will allow the government to increase compliance checks on those required to quarantine at home in England following international travel...

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Age verification technology to be trialled in shops, bars and restaurants

Age verification technology to be trialled in shops, bars and restaurants

Thursday, 18 March 2021

Retailers, bars and restaurants will be able to check the age of customers buying alcohol and other restricted items with new technology. ...

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Unlimited fines for those who breach fire safety regulations

Unlimited fines for those who breach fire safety regulations

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Government announces new regulations to boost building safety and £16 million for fire and rescue authorities. ...

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Home Secretary to strengthen Police and Crime Commissioner role

Home Secretary to strengthen Police and Crime Commissioner role

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

The changes will make PCCs more accountable to the public....

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Serious Violence Reduction Orders to be piloted in 4 police forces

Serious Violence Reduction Orders to be piloted in 4 police forces

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Police in Thames Valley, West Midlands, Merseyside and Sussex will trial the new orders, which give police powers to stop and search convicted knife c...

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8 out of 10 last minute attempts by immigration offenders to avoid removal are rejected, study finds

8 out of 10 last minute attempts by immigration offenders to avoid removal are rejected, study finds

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Figures raise concerns that last-minute claims are being used to delay and time out removal from the UK....

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New Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner appointed

New Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner appointed

Monday, 15 March 2021

The Home Secretary has appointed Fraser Sampson as the government’s new independent Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner....

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Government launches modern slavery statement registry

Government launches modern slavery statement registry

Thursday, 11 March 2021

Organisations strongly encouraged to share the positive steps taken to tackle and prevent?modern slavery....

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Government to give police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments

Government to give police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments

Monday, 08 March 2021

Home Secretary announces new criminal offence to target trespassers using vehicles to reside on land who are causing disruption to local communities....

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£130.5 million to tackle serious violence, murder and knife crime

£130.5 million to tackle serious violence, murder and knife crime

Monday, 08 March 2021

Package includes £30 million for police to surge activity in serious violence hotspots and new money to steer young people away from crime....

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Rule changes to make it easier to recruit health and care staff

Rule changes to make it easier to recruit health and care staff

Thursday, 04 March 2021

Roles added to the Shortage Occupation List....

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Graduate route to open to international students on 1 July 2021

Graduate route to open to international students on 1 July 2021

Thursday, 04 March 2021

Route is for international students who want to work following the successful completion of a course of study at UK bachelor’s degree-level or above.?...

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Vital national security legislation becomes law

Vital national security legislation becomes law

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

On Monday, the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) Act received Royal Assent and became law....

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New Registrar General for England and Wales announced

New Registrar General for England and Wales announced

Monday, 01 March 2021

Abi Tierney will take up the role....

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Government sets out plans to protect public places from terrorist attacks

Government sets out plans to protect public places from terrorist attacks

Friday, 26 February 2021

Protect Duty is part of the Government’s commitment to improving protective security and preparedness at public places ...

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Hong Kong BN(O)?visa: UK government launch digital process

Hong Kong BN(O)?visa: UK government launch digital process

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

App comes as thousands of people apply to the BN(O) visa route....

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Directors appointed to the Independent Office for Police Conduct

Directors appointed to the Independent Office for Police Conduct

Monday, 15 February 2021

Home Secretary makes appointments to the Board of the Independent Office for Police Conduct....

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Police to receive £60 million to support COVID 19 response

Police to receive £60 million to support COVID 19 response

Friday, 12 February 2021

Police forces in England and Wales will be reimbursed with £60 million to support increased enforcement of coronavirus rules, Home Secretary Priti Pat...

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Landmark EU Settlement Scheme reaches five million applications

Landmark EU Settlement Scheme reaches five million applications

Thursday, 11 February 2021

Milestone comes ahead of 30 June 2021 deadline....

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£35.5m to support young people at risk of involvement in serious violence

£35.5m to support young people at risk of involvement in serious violence

Monday, 08 February 2021

The government has today announced a further £35.5 million to help Violence Reduction Units across the country tackle serious violence and prevent you...

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Government publishes research into corrosive substances

Government publishes research into corrosive substances

Thursday, 04 February 2021

The government has today published research into the motivations for carrying and using acid and other corrosives as a weapon....

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Government strengthens anti social behaviour guidance to ensure protection for victims

Government strengthens anti social behaviour guidance to ensure protection for victims

Friday, 29 January 2021

The government has published strengthened guidance for local agencies around anti-social behaviour to ensure that victims have their voices heard....

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Overhauled Windrush Compensation Scheme offers over £8 million

Overhauled Windrush Compensation Scheme offers over £8 million

Friday, 29 January 2021

Since overhaul of the scheme in December 2020, early figures show an extra £4.5 million has now been offered....

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Hong Kong BN(O) visa: UK government to honour historic commitment

Hong Kong BN(O) visa: UK government to honour historic commitment

Friday, 29 January 2021

The UK government will deliver on its commitment to open a new visa for Hong Kong BN(O) status holders on Sunday 31 January....

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Police bolstered with 6,620 extra officers and extra funding

Police bolstered with 6,620 extra officers and extra funding

Thursday, 28 January 2021

Government on track to bring in 20,000 more officers by 2023 and makes £20m available to crack down on crime including burglary and theft....

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Tougher border controls to protect public health

Tougher border controls to protect public health

Wednesday, 27 January 2021

Further action to minimise travel across international borders....

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William Shawcross to lead independent review of Prevent

William Shawcross to lead independent review of Prevent

Tuesday, 26 January 2021

Government announces the appointment of the new Independent Reviewer of Prevent....

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Priti Patel publishes new strategy to protect children from sexual abuse

Priti Patel publishes new strategy to protect children from sexual abuse

Friday, 22 January 2021

Fresh approach will relentlessly go after abusers, whilst better protecting victims and survivors...

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