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Action to tackle drug cutting agents

Action to tackle drug cutting agents

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

A consultation on strengthening powers to seize drug cutting agents has been launched by the Home Office....

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New figures show net migration is decreasing

New figures show net migration is decreasing

Thursday, 23 May 2013

Immigration is at its lowest levels since 2001, while the number of skilled workers and university students coming to the UK is up....

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Eighteen arrested in international people smuggling investigation

Eighteen arrested in international people smuggling investigation

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

A series of arrests have taken place in the UK, France and Germany by investigators targeting a suspected people smuggling gang....

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Small businesses in fight against cyber crime

Small businesses in fight against cyber crime

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Small businesses can help protect themselves from cyber crime, Security Minister James Brokenshire said at an industry conference this week....

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Stopping wildlife crime at the border

Stopping wildlife crime at the border

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Border Force officers displayed seizures and explained how they prevent wildlife smuggling at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference today....

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Birds smuggled in suitcases found at Leeds Bradford Airport

Birds smuggled in suitcases found at Leeds Bradford Airport

Monday, 20 May 2013

Nine birds found in two suitcases by Border Force at Leeds Bradford Airport....

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Home Office calls for evidence in Balance of Competences Review

Home Office calls for evidence in Balance of Competences Review

Thursday, 16 May 2013

Experts are invited to give evidence on asylum and immigration, and Free Movement of Persons....

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Latest figures show huge growth in employment for UK nationals

Latest figures show huge growth in employment for UK nationals

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

New data shows we are building an immigration system that works in the national interest and supports growth...

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Theresa May: Life should mean life for murdering a police officer

Theresa May: Life should mean life for murdering a police officer

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

The Home Secretary today (Wednesday 15 May) said life should mean life for anyone who murders a police officer....

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Home Secretary speech to Police Federation Annual Conference 2013

Home Secretary speech to Police Federation Annual Conference 2013

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Speech given by Home Secretary Theresa May to the Police Federation on 15 May 2013 This is a transcript of the speech....

Minister sets the record straight on UK Visa system

Minister sets the record straight on UK Visa system

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Immigration Minister Mark Harper speaks to tourism and retail groups about the 'excellent visa service' for Chinese visitors by the UK....

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Super priority Visa service launches in India

Super priority Visa service launches in India

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

The Home Office’s first same day visa service launches in Delhi and Mumbai making it easier for Indian business travellers to visit the UK....

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Damian Green speech to the Police Federation

Damian Green speech to the Police Federation

Monday, 13 May 2013

Speech given by Damian Green to the Police Federation on 14 May 2013...

Independent panel to review death of Daniel Morgan

Independent panel to review death of Daniel Morgan

Friday, 10 May 2013

An independent panel will be established to review the police handling of the Daniel Morgan murder investigation...

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Review into Riot Damages Act announced

Review into Riot Damages Act announced

Thursday, 09 May 2013

The government has today launched a review into the Riot Damages Act....

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Antisocial behaviour, policing and crime measures unveiled

Antisocial behaviour, policing and crime measures unveiled

Thursday, 09 May 2013

The government has introduced new legislation to tackle antisocial behaviour, criminalise forced marriage and reform the police....

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Queen's Speech: immigration and crime measures announced

Queen's Speech: immigration and crime measures announced

Wednesday, 08 May 2013

An Immigration Bill and an Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill have been announced by the Queen in her annual speech....

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Sham marriage cases on BBC’s Fake Britain

Sham marriage cases on BBC’s Fake Britain

Wednesday, 01 May 2013

Watch immigration officers thwart plans to cheat the UK immigration rules as they stop sham marriages in London and north west England....

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Damian Green meets football authorities over violence at games

Damian Green meets football authorities over violence at games

Wednesday, 01 May 2013

Police, ministers and senior football representatives met at the Home Office today (1 May) following disorder at several matches....

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Manchester Airport plays host to Immigration Minister

Manchester Airport plays host to Immigration Minister

Monday, 29 April 2013

Mark Harper travels to Manchester to meet Border Force staff on the frontline. ...

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Family visit visa reform to save £107 million over next decade

Family visit visa reform to save £107 million over next decade

Friday, 26 April 2013

Genuine applicants will benefit from streamlined visa process....

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Crime and Courts Bill receives Royal Assent

Crime and Courts Bill receives Royal Assent

Thursday, 25 April 2013

New legislation comes into force via Crime and Courts Act....

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Crime is down

Crime is down

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Latest independent statistics show crime continues to fall....

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Hidden nature of human trafficking revealed

Hidden nature of human trafficking revealed

Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Prime Minister David Cameron and Immigration Minister Mark Harper visited an exhibition highlighting the hidden nature of modern day slavery....

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New treaty with Jordan to aid Abu Qatada deportation

New treaty with Jordan to aid Abu Qatada deportation

Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Treaty signed with Jordan which should allow UK government to remove the last remaining obstacles to deport Abu Qatada....

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Damian Green opens National Police Coordination Centre

Damian Green opens National Police Coordination Centre

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Minister for Policing Damian Green opens the National Police Coordination Centre....

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Seven arrested and unlicensed Viagra seized after immigration raid

Seven arrested and unlicensed Viagra seized after immigration raid

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Seven people were arrested and thousands of unlicensed Viagra pills seized following a raid by Home Office immigration enforcement officers...

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Nine million smuggled cigarettes seized at Felixstowe

Nine million smuggled cigarettes seized at Felixstowe

Monday, 22 April 2013

Millions of illicit cigarettes seized by Border Force at Port of Felixstowe...

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Cocaine worth £17m seized by Border Force in Essex

Cocaine worth £17m seized by Border Force in Essex

Monday, 22 April 2013

An attempt to smuggle 168 kgs of cocaine - worth an estimated £17 million - into the UK has been stopped by Border Force at Tilbury...

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Border Force sniffer dog Tyke wins top TV award

Border Force sniffer dog Tyke wins top TV award

Thursday, 18 April 2013

Tyke’s journey from dogs’ home to dog's life with Border Force has led him to the national stage at the British Animal Honours 2013....

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