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Government to publish paper on group based offending

Government to publish paper on group based offending

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

Paper looking at group-based child sexual exploitation will be published later this year....

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Government urges public to make a difference and join the police

Government urges public to make a difference and join the police

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

The government’s campaign to recruit an additional 20,000 police officers enters a new phase today with a clear message: make your difference....

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Historic Immigration Bill returns to Parliament

Historic Immigration Bill returns to Parliament

Monday, 18 May 2020

The bill takes back control of UK borders and paves the way for a new points-based immigration system. ...

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More than 3.5 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme

More than 3.5 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme

Thursday, 14 May 2020

The milestone was reached with over a year still to go until the 30 June 2021 deadline, making it the biggest scheme of its kind in British history. ...

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Windrush online engagement events

Windrush online engagement events

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Online engagement events to begin so those affected by Windrush can continue to access help and support during the coronavirus pandemic....

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Search for new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration begins

Search for new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration begins

Thursday, 07 May 2020

The recruitment process for the new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has opened....

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Historic UK Greece migration action plan signed

Historic UK Greece migration action plan signed

Wednesday, 06 May 2020

The UK and Greece have committed to deepen cooperation on irregular migration in the Eastern Mediterranean....

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More than 3,000 extra officers join police in recruitment drive

More than 3,000 extra officers join police in recruitment drive

Thursday, 30 April 2020

The government is on track to meet its target of 6,000 additional officers in England and Wales by March 2021, as online assessment centres mean force...

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Home Secretary announces visa extensions for frontline health and care workers

Home Secretary announces visa extensions for frontline health and care workers

Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Free visa extensions will be automatically granted to more crucial overseas health and care workers....

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Further support for children affected by domestic abuse

Further support for children affected by domestic abuse

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Multimillion pound funding to support children impacted by domestic abuse....

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Home Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 25 April 2020

Home Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 25 April 2020

Saturday, 25 April 2020

Home Secretary Priti Patel provided an update on the government and law enforcement response to coronavirus ...

Windrush Compensation Scheme claimant tender assistance launched

Windrush Compensation Scheme claimant tender assistance launched

Monday, 20 April 2020

A tender for to provide assistance to people claiming compensation through the Windrush Compensation Scheme has been launched today (Monday 20 April)....

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Home Secretary announces support for domestic abuse victims

Home Secretary announces support for domestic abuse victims

Saturday, 11 April 2020

A new public awareness raising campaign will highlight that if anyone is at risk of, or experiencing domestic abuse, help is still available. ...

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Home Secretary's statement on domestic abuse and coronavirus (COVID 19): 11 April 2020

Home Secretary's statement on domestic abuse and coronavirus (COVID 19): 11 April 2020

Saturday, 11 April 2020

Home Secretary Priti Patel announces support for domestic abuse victims at daily Government press conference....

Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration extends term

Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration extends term

Friday, 10 April 2020

David Bolt, the current Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, has agreed to extend his term until October 2020....

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Myrtle Lloyd appointed new Registrar General for England and Wales

Myrtle Lloyd appointed new Registrar General for England and Wales

Wednesday, 08 April 2020

Myrtle Lloyd has been appointed as the 22nd Registrar General for England and Wales....

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Support for modern slavery victims affected by coronavirus

Support for modern slavery victims affected by coronavirus

Monday, 06 April 2020

Government announces immediate changes for people in the modern slavery victim care contract....

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Home Office grants £14 million funding for security at Jewish institutions

Home Office grants £14 million funding for security at Jewish institutions

Wednesday, 01 April 2020

The Home Office has provided the Community Security Trust to provide security measures at Jewish schools and synagogues. ...

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General public should not have to pay for 101 non emergency calls from tomorrow

General public should not have to pay for 101 non emergency calls from tomorrow

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Home Office will invest £7 million each year to make the service free. ...

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NHS frontline workers visas extended so they can focus on fighting coronavirus

NHS frontline workers visas extended so they can focus on fighting coronavirus

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Doctors, nurses and paramedics with visas due to expire before 1 October 2020 will have them automatically extended for one year....

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Appointment of the new Director General of the Security Service

Appointment of the new Director General of the Security Service

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Ken McCallum has been named as the new head of MI5....

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Temporary changes to right to rent and right to work checks

Temporary changes to right to rent and right to work checks

Monday, 30 March 2020

Landlords and employers not required to see original documents during coronavirus outbreak....

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New grant scheme launches to support victims of terrorism

New grant scheme launches to support victims of terrorism

Monday, 30 March 2020

More support offered to victims of terrorism through new grant of up to £500,000....

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Police given new powers and support to respond to coronavirus

Police given new powers and support to respond to coronavirus

Thursday, 26 March 2020

New public health regulations will strengthen enforcement powers to reduce the spread of coronavirus, protect the NHS and save lives. ...

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Government announces new action to prevent modern slavery in its supply chains

Government announces new action to prevent modern slavery in its supply chains

Thursday, 26 March 2020

The UK has become the first country to publish a government modern slavery statement, which sets out how the government is tackling the crime in its s...

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Visas extended for those currently unable to return home due to COVID 19

Visas extended for those currently unable to return home due to COVID 19

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Leave extended to 31 May for individuals who are currently unable to return home at the end of their visa....

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Fire Safety Bill

Fire Safety Bill

Thursday, 19 March 2020

The Home Office is today introducing a new bill to improve fire safety in buildings in England and Wales. ...

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Three million granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme

Three million granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme

Thursday, 19 March 2020

More than three million have been granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme, according to the latest internal figures. ...

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Hostile state activity assessment body announced

Hostile state activity assessment body announced

Tuesday, 17 March 2020

Home Secretary publicly confirms existence of the joint state threats assessment team. ...

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Places of worship scheme provides record levels of funding

Places of worship scheme provides record levels of funding

Sunday, 15 March 2020

49 places of worship to benefit from £1.6 million of Home Office funding for security....

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