Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Home Office is a ministerial department of the UK government responsible for immigration, security, and law and order. It oversees policing, counter-terrorism, visas and immigration, and passports, aiming to keep citizens safe and uphold the rule of law.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Thursday, 02 July 2026
Asylum seekers who can afford to will be required to repay a flat-rate contribution towards the cost of their accommodation and support. ...
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
New independent appeals body to speed up removals of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers. ...
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
New safe and legal refugee routes, alongside reforms to human rights and modern slavery laws, to prevent abuse of the asylum system. ...
Monday, 29 June 2026
More than 45,000 foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be removed over the coming decade thanks to a significant expansion of detention cap...
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Domestic abuse specialists will be deployed to 12 new 999 control rooms, under the second phase of ‘Raneem’s Law.’...
Friday, 19 June 2026
12 tonne haul found at Southampton Port smashes records. ...
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Two new French police units are now on the ground in Northern France, marking a significant step in joint UK-France efforts to stop dangerous illegal ...
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
One in 5 young men do not consider controlling someone's spending as abuse, as the government and banks unite as part of the Enough campaign....
Monday, 15 June 2026
UK police to access European vehicle data in seconds, accelerating organised crime investigations....
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Officers across England and Wales will spend less time behind desks and more time protecting their communities....
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Highlights from the speech on PoliceAI by Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones....
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Dodgy vape shops, barbers and nail salons linked to organised crime will be shut down as criminal bosses are put behind bars in a nationwide crackdown...
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
New powers introduced to crack down on organisations carrying out hostile activity on behalf of foreign states, including proxy groups who do their bi...
Monday, 08 June 2026
Britain will become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices....
Thursday, 04 June 2026
Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers ...
Monday, 01 June 2026
A new support hub has launched delivering tailored, trauma-informed care for victims and survivors of terrorism....
Friday, 22 May 2026
Campaign will target sexual harassment on trains and at stations while train operators will be scored on how they tackle the issue under the new schem...
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Knife robberies have fallen by 21% as government action takes effect....
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
The Home Office has announced £100 million to fight child sex offences and protect victims and survivors, including £38 million for Operation Beaconpo...
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Organised crime gangs will be hit with raids, shop closures, and cash seizures in a £30 million crackdown on dodgy high street shops....
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Access to UK eGates expanding to children aged 8 and 9 years....
Monday, 11 May 2026
Lloyds Bank and the government are urging fans to Stop! Think Fraud ahead of the FIFA World Cup next month....
Thursday, 30 April 2026
National threat level increased to severe following Golders Green attack and increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the UK....
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Biggest crime-fighting shake up in decades as police gain new powers to tackle local crime as the landmark Crime and Policing Bill receives Royal Asse...
Thursday, 23 April 2026
New agreement between the UK and France to step up patrols and intelligence operations in France to reduce illegal crossings....
Monday, 20 April 2026
The Security Minister gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on 20 April responding to recent antisemitic attacks....
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Eleven more asylum hotels have been returned to communities nationwide, with further closures coming soon as the Home Office ends their use for good....
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
New guidance published to help organisations and businesses prepare for terrorist threats and protect lives....
Monday, 13 April 2026
The Home Secretary has announced the appointment of Tim Jacques as the government’s new Independent Prevent Commissioner....
Friday, 10 April 2026
£5 million funding boost to increase deployment of highly trained officers to identify and disrupt criminals and terrorists in key public spaces. ...
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