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Police vetting reforms to boost officer standards

Police vetting reforms to boost officer standards

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Police chiefs will automatically sack officers who fail background checks, allowing them to root out those who are unfit to serve and clean up their f...

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New funding to support Windrush compensation scheme applications

New funding to support Windrush compensation scheme applications

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

A successful grassroots fund has been extended after reaching 50,000 people in first year. Applications are now open for grants between £5,000 and £10...

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Independent review turns to tackling Britain’s biggest crime

Independent review turns to tackling Britain’s biggest crime

Monday, 21 April 2025

Jonathan Fisher KC has begun work on part 2 of his Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences....

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£1.5 million fund to support Windrush compensation applicants

£1.5 million fund to support Windrush compensation applicants

Thursday, 10 April 2025

A dedicated community support fund will deliver justice for victims of the Windrush scandal, ensure they have their voices heard and receive the compe...

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Changes to passport application fees

Changes to passport application fees

Thursday, 10 April 2025

The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025....

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Security support for local election candidates during campaign

Security support for local election candidates during campaign

Thursday, 10 April 2025

The Security Minister encourages candidates to use support available, including dedicated police officers, during the local election campaign to keep ...

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More detail announced on the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee

More detail announced on the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee

Wednesday, 09 April 2025

3,000 additional neighbourhood police officers and police community support officers will be in post within the next 12 months, the government has con...

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Tackling child sexual abuse and exploitation: update

Tackling child sexual abuse and exploitation: update

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

Minister Phillips today delivered a speech on the government's plan to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation....

Inquiry into the Southport attack begins today

Inquiry into the Southport attack begins today

Monday, 07 April 2025

The Home Secretary announces the first phase of the Southport Inquiry starts today and appoints Rt Hon Sir Adrian Fulford as chair....

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Landmark anti terror legislation gains Royal Assent

Landmark anti terror legislation gains Royal Assent

Wednesday, 02 April 2025

Martyn’s Law will deliver increased protection by ensuring public premises and events are better prepared in the event of a terrorist attack....

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Russia to be placed on Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

Russia to be placed on Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

Monday, 31 March 2025

The Russian state will be specified under the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, as regulations laid in Parliament for implem...

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UK and Vietnam sign agreement to tackle human trafficking

UK and Vietnam sign agreement to tackle human trafficking

Monday, 31 March 2025

A new joint action plan will reduce the risks of human trafficking by discouraging dangerous journeys, disrupting trafficking gangs and supporting vic...

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Landmark summit agrees new measures against organised immigration crime

Landmark summit agrees new measures against organised immigration crime

Sunday, 30 March 2025

The Prime Minister and Home Secretary gathered leaders from across the world in London today (31 March) to tackle organised immigration crime....

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Zalo campaign to rebut people smugglers’ lies in Vietnam

Zalo campaign to rebut people smugglers’ lies in Vietnam

Sunday, 30 March 2025

The government is launching adverts for the first time on Zalo, as it expands its campaign warning people about the dangers of trusting people smuggli...

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New government fund to go after people smuggling gang bosses

New government fund to go after people smuggling gang bosses

Sunday, 30 March 2025

Nearly £1 million in government funding will support Iraq in its fight to take down the kingpins of organised immigration crime....

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UK hosts first major international summit to tackle illegal migration

UK hosts first major international summit to tackle illegal migration

Sunday, 30 March 2025

The UK has mobilised over 40 countries and organisations to launch an unprecedented global fight against ruthless people smuggling gangs. ...

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Home Secretary speech at the Organised Immigration Crime Summit

Home Secretary speech at the Organised Immigration Crime Summit

Sunday, 30 March 2025

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper delivered a speech on the first day of the Organised Immigration Crime Summit in London....

Crackdown on illegal working and rogue employers in ‘gig economy’

Crackdown on illegal working and rogue employers in ‘gig economy’

Sunday, 30 March 2025

In the latest move to restore order to the asylum and immigration system, the government will introduce tough new laws to clamp down on illegal workin...

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Places of worship to be protected from intimidating protests

Places of worship to be protected from intimidating protests

Thursday, 27 March 2025

New police powers to protect worshippers from intimidating protests and the new National Holocaust Memorial to be added to list of protected sites. ...

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Home Secretary speech at the Community Security Trust

Home Secretary speech at the Community Security Trust

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper gave a speech at the Community Security Trust where she announced new measures to protect places of worship from intimid...

Lord Hanson unveils ambitious new approach to tackling fraud

Lord Hanson unveils ambitious new approach to tackling fraud

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Fraud Minister announces new, expanded fraud strategy will be published later this year, as part of the government’s Plan for Change....

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Ninja swords banned by summer as manifesto commitment delivered

Ninja swords banned by summer as manifesto commitment delivered

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Final part of Ronan’s Law introduced in Parliament thanks to campaigning of Kanda family....

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Security Minister observes counter terrorism exercise in Wales

Security Minister observes counter terrorism exercise in Wales

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Meeting emergency responders at a counter-terrorism training exercise in Wales, the Security Minister praised their collaboration to keep the public s...

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More funding to combat rural and wildlife crime

More funding to combat rural and wildlife crime

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Funding boost for specialist rural and wildlife crime units....

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Setting strategic direction for the Security Industry Authority

Setting strategic direction for the Security Industry Authority

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Lords Minister announces that the Security Industry Authority will be brought under the security minister’s portfolio....

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Revision to March 2024 Neighbourhood Policing Numbers

Revision to March 2024 Neighbourhood Policing Numbers

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Neighbourhood policing statistics have been corrected today due to inaccuracies in the previous government’s police workforce data. ...

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Victims and survivors of terrorism to be given greater support

Victims and survivors of terrorism to be given greater support

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

The government will set up a dedicated support hub to meet the needs of those affected by terrorism as well as consulting on a new national day....

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New rules to prioritise recruiting care workers in England

New rules to prioritise recruiting care workers in England

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Employers will be required to prioritise recruiting international care workers already in England before recruiting from overseas....

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The UK deepens cooperation with France on people smuggling

The UK deepens cooperation with France on people smuggling

Friday, 07 March 2025

The UK and France sign a roadmap to deepen cooperation on people smuggling....

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Government pledges to protect more women from violence

Government pledges to protect more women from violence

Thursday, 06 March 2025

This International Women’s Day, the government has reiterated its commitment to halving violence against women and girls in a decade....

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