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National Group on Sexual Violence against Children and Vulnerable People

National Group on Sexual Violence against Children and Vulnerable People

Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Speech by Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice on National Group on Sexual Violence against Children and Vulnerable People. ...

Premium service for sponsors of international students

Premium service for sponsors of international students

Tuesday, 23 July 2013

New premium service launched providing added benefits to universities and Higher Education institutions that sponsor international students....

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Six London boroughs targeted in returns pilot

Six London boroughs targeted in returns pilot

Monday, 22 July 2013

Vans displaying large adverts encouraging illegal migrants to return home voluntarily will be driving around London in a one week pilot....

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Consultation on prescription drug tramadol

Consultation on prescription drug tramadol

Monday, 22 July 2013

The government wants to make tramadol a Class C drug but ensure it is available to those who need it as a prescription medicine...

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Trial of simplified visa process launched to support business

Trial of simplified visa process launched to support business

Monday, 22 July 2013

Passport returns pilot launched for applicants reapplying for Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer visas...

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Illegal Romanian migrants sleeping rough cleared from London's Marble Arch

Illegal Romanian migrants sleeping rough cleared from London's Marble Arch

Friday, 19 July 2013

Home Office immigration enforcement officers joined police in a crack down on Romanian rough sleepers near London's Marble Arch. ...

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Crime is down by more than 10% under this government

Crime is down by more than 10% under this government

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show crime is down by more than 10%. ...

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UK open for business to brightest and best from China

UK open for business to brightest and best from China

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Immigration Minister Mark Harper highlighted the importance of the UK’s relationship with China today at an event organised by the Cambridge China Dev...

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Targeted action to tackle alcohol related crime and disorder

Targeted action to tackle alcohol related crime and disorder

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Measures to tackle drunkenness and disorder blighting town centres announced. ...

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Inspectors praise Morton Hall immigration removal centre

Inspectors praise Morton Hall immigration removal centre

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Independent report describes Morton Hall immigration removal centre (IRC) as 'safe, calm and positive'....

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Dangerous weapons seized from holiday flights at Manchester Airport

Dangerous weapons seized from holiday flights at Manchester Airport

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Deadly weapons including knives and replica firearms have been seized by Border Force officers from passengers at Manchester Airport. ...

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New statistics published on animal research

New statistics published on animal research

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

The Home Office has today published its 2012 statistics on animals used in scientific procedures....

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Two jailed for Hull sham marriage plot

Two jailed for Hull sham marriage plot

Thursday, 11 July 2013

Home Office officials arrest couple minutes before 'sham wedding' was due to take place at Hull registry office....

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Independent Police Complaints Commission Annual Report 2012 to 2013

Independent Police Complaints Commission Annual Report 2012 to 2013

Thursday, 11 July 2013

Written ministerial statement on the Independent Police Complaints Commission Annual Report 2012 to 2013....

Passport renewal: be travel savvy this summer and apply early

Passport renewal: be travel savvy this summer and apply early

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

HM Passport Office launches a campaign encouraging travellers to apply for passports in advance of their summer holiday to save money and avoid unwant...

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Employers exploiting illegal immigrants face tougher sanctions

Employers exploiting illegal immigrants face tougher sanctions

Tuesday, 09 July 2013

Rogue firms employing illegal immigrants face new £20,000 penalty per illegal worker....

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Decision on EU crime and justice measures

Decision on EU crime and justice measures

Tuesday, 09 July 2013

The Home Secretary has confirmed the UK will opt out of EU policing and criminal justice measures and seek to rejoin those that keep the UK safe....

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Abu Qatada deported to Jordan: lessons must be learnt

Abu Qatada deported to Jordan: lessons must be learnt

Monday, 08 July 2013

Home Secretary Theresa May has said people should take ‘quiet satisfaction’ that Abu Qatada has been deported from the UK. ...

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Home Secretary addresses Parliament on Abu Qatada

Home Secretary addresses Parliament on Abu Qatada

Monday, 08 July 2013

Home Secretary Theresa May gave the following statement on 8 July following the deportation of Abu Qatada....

Police Minister outlines next steps for police reform

Police Minister outlines next steps for police reform

Monday, 08 July 2013

Damian Green explains the need for further improvements to policing and criminal justice....

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Damian Green Speech on Police Reform

Damian Green Speech on Police Reform

Monday, 08 July 2013

Speech given by Home Office Minister Damian Green on the need for police reform - 8 July 2013...

Home Secretary statement on Abu Qatada

Home Secretary statement on Abu Qatada

Sunday, 07 July 2013

Statement by Home Secretary Theresa May following the deportation of Abu Qatada on Sunday (7 July)....

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Leeds Council launches Community Trigger

Leeds Council launches Community Trigger

Thursday, 04 July 2013

Victims of antisocial behaviour will now be able to force the police and councils to action if they feel they are being ignored. ...

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New immigration rules for Armed Forces families announced

New immigration rules for Armed Forces families announced

Thursday, 04 July 2013

New rules have been announced to ensure Armed Forces personnel are not disadvantaged by immigration rules and family members can integrate into societ...

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Proposals for landlord checks to tackle illegal migrants renting

Proposals for landlord checks to tackle illegal migrants renting

Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Light touch and proportionate checks that will enable enforcement officers to take action against rogue landlords....

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Consultation launched into migrant access of health services

Consultation launched into migrant access of health services

Wednesday, 03 July 2013

A consultation into short term migrant’s access and contribution to the NHS has been launched as part of the Immigration Bill. ...

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Khat to be made a Class C drug

Khat to be made a Class C drug

Wednesday, 03 July 2013

The Home Secretary announced on Wednesday (3 July) that she will ban khat by making it a Class C drug....

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National Security and Civil Liberties – Getting the balance right

National Security and Civil Liberties – Getting the balance right

Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Speech on national security by Security Minister James Brokenshire to National Security Summit at Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre on 3 July....

Home Secretary launches consultation into stop and search

Home Secretary launches consultation into stop and search

Tuesday, 02 July 2013

A consultation on how police use stop and search powers has been launched today (2 July) by Home Secretary Theresa May....

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West London businesses face fines following raids

West London businesses face fines following raids

Friday, 28 June 2013

Immigration Enforcement raids in West London mean businesses could be handed civil penalties. ...

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