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Tilley awards 2011: call for entries

Tilley awards 2011: call for entries

Friday, 25 March 2011

A national search for the most innovative crime fighting projects has been launched today by crime prevention minister, James Brokenshire....

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Damian Green: we do not tolerate sham marriages

Damian Green: we do not tolerate sham marriages

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Immigration minister reiterates commitment to cracking down on marriages for visas as reports by registrars rise....

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Police minister urges forces to share costs and services

Police minister urges forces to share costs and services

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Addressing officers at the session in Coventry yesterday, the minister explained that collaboration will play a key part in delivering the government'...

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Collaboration in Policing: Nick Herbert's speech of 22 March 2011

Collaboration in Policing: Nick Herbert's speech of 22 March 2011

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Nick Herbert gave this speech at the Collaboration in Policing conference in Coventry on 22 March 2011. This version is as spoken....

Government looks to join Europe wide action on trafficking

Government looks to join Europe wide action on trafficking

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

A strong indication that the government will apply to opt in to a Europe-wide effort to help tackle human trafficking was signalled today....

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Major changes to student visa system

Major changes to student visa system

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Tougher criteria for people wanting to come to the UK to study and limits on their right to work are among major reforms announced today....

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May: reforms for equality and human rights commission

May: reforms for equality and human rights commission

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Radical reforms to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will make it a stronger, more focussed and more efficient organisation, Home Secret...

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Government seeks to join Europe wide accord to tackle human trafficking

Government seeks to join Europe wide accord to tackle human trafficking

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

The government will apply to opt in to a Europe-wide effort to help tackle the brutal crime of human trafficking, subject to Parliament’s views, Immig...

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Government outlines major overhaul of student visas

Government outlines major overhaul of student visas

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Tougher entrance criteria and limits on work entitlements are among changes being made to the student visa system, announced by Theresa May....

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Major reforms to Equality and Human Rights Commission

Major reforms to Equality and Human Rights Commission

Monday, 21 March 2011

Consultation launches to make the organisation a stronger, focused and more efficient, Theresa May said today....

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Network of advocates to speak up for crime victims

Network of advocates to speak up for crime victims

Monday, 21 March 2011

Victims and witnesses in England and Wales will benefit from £1m intiative says Theresa May....

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£1m for victims of antisocial behaviour and crime

£1m for victims of antisocial behaviour and crime

Monday, 21 March 2011

Victims of crime and antisocial behaviour, including bereaved families, will benefit from additional support in their communities....

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Home Secretary's speech to Stonewall Workplace Conference

Home Secretary's speech to Stonewall Workplace Conference

Friday, 18 March 2011

This speech was given by Home Secretary, Theresa May, on Friday 18 March 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken....

Equality is at 'heart of coalition government' says Theresa May

Equality is at 'heart of coalition government' says Theresa May

Friday, 18 March 2011

Home Secretary tells Stonewall conference that we all have a part to play in building a fairer Britain....

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Mentors can divert young people away from crime

Mentors can divert young people away from crime

Friday, 18 March 2011

Crime prevention minister encourages organisations working to prevent young people from getting involved in gang crime to apply for government funding...

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Sheffield wedding party sentenced

Sheffield wedding party sentenced

Friday, 18 March 2011

Newly-weds who couldn’t speak each other’s language jailed after UKBA investigation revealed marriage was a means to live in the UK....

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Police stop and search powers scaled back

Police stop and search powers scaled back

Thursday, 17 March 2011

Home Secretary lays parliamentary order as part of commitment to making counter-terrorism powers fairer and more effective....

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Government 'rolls out red carpet' for entrepreneurs and investors

Government 'rolls out red carpet' for entrepreneurs and investors

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

New visa rules will reward entrepreneurs and investors who come to the UK and contribute to society, Damian Green has announced....

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Government rolls out the red carpet for entrepeneurs and investors

Government rolls out the red carpet for entrepeneurs and investors

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Home Office announced new visa rules that will reward those who will contribute to economic growth, such as entrepreneurs and investors. ...

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Company readers grill Theresa May and the Prime Minister

Company readers grill Theresa May and the Prime Minister

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

This month's issue of Company magazine features a meeting between twelve readers, the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary....

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Minister responds to visa system report

Minister responds to visa system report

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

The National Audit Office has today published a report into the points based system for immigration....

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Fight against homophobia and transphobia in sport

Fight against homophobia and transphobia in sport

Monday, 14 March 2011

Government launches action plan to tackle homophobia and transphobia ...

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Shortage jobs list halved

Shortage jobs list halved

Monday, 14 March 2011

The government has announced that the number of potential posts open to skilled migrant workers will be reduced by around 270,000....

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Support for hate crime victims

Support for hate crime victims

Friday, 11 March 2011

A charity which records antisemitic incidents has published a new guide to help other minority communities monitor hate crime....

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Home Secretary meets Pakistani counterpart

Home Secretary meets Pakistani counterpart

Friday, 11 March 2011

The Home Secretary and the Pakistani Interior Minister, Senator Rehman Malik, met yesterday to discuss a range of issues....

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Minister shows red card to homophobia and transphobia in sport

Minister shows red card to homophobia and transphobia in sport

Friday, 11 March 2011

Britain's biggest sports are backing a new government campaign to stamp out homophobia and transphobia....

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Barnardo's help asylum families

Barnardo's help asylum families

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Children's charity Barnardo's will provide support and accommodation to migrants who have no right to be in the UK, it was announced today....

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New domestic violence support for visa holders

New domestic violence support for visa holders

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Spouses and partners of UK residents forced to flee abusive relationships will be able to access vital support services....

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Huge fines for 2012 Games touts

Huge fines for 2012 Games touts

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Ahead of tickets for the London Olympics going on sale next week, Theresa May has said that touts will face heavy penalties....

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Police service must play its part in tackling deficit says minister

Police service must play its part in tackling deficit says minister

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Police cannot be immune from the need to make savings, the policing minister has told a conference of officers....

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