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Immigration Minister visits Joint Co ordination Centre

Immigration Minister visits Joint Co ordination Centre

Friday, 25 January 2019

The Immigration Minister and French Interior Minister have visited Calais to see the work being done to tackle attempts to illegally cross the Channel...

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UK and France sign action plan to tackle small boat crossings

UK and France sign action plan to tackle small boat crossings

Thursday, 24 January 2019

The Home Secretary and his French counterpart have agreed a new joint action plan to strengthen efforts against migrant activity in the English Channe...

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Government publishes landmark domestic abuse bill

Government publishes landmark domestic abuse bill

Monday, 21 January 2019

The government has unveiled the most comprehensive package ever to tackle domestic abuse....

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Home Office approves IOPC guidance and concludes firearms review

Home Office approves IOPC guidance and concludes firearms review

Thursday, 17 January 2019

Home Secretary Sajid Javid has approved revised Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) guidance, concluding the firearms review. ...

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Home Office announces repayment scheme for victims of modern slavery

Home Office announces repayment scheme for victims of modern slavery

Thursday, 17 January 2019

A repayment scheme for potential victims of modern slavery who received asylum support. ...

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Home Office hosts Midlands serious violence event

Home Office hosts Midlands serious violence event

Thursday, 17 January 2019

The Policing Minister, Nick Hurd, has today hosted the latest monthly regional serious violence event, aimed at tackling violent crime, in Birmingham....

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Policing Minister chairs new taskforce to tackle vehicle theft

Policing Minister chairs new taskforce to tackle vehicle theft

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

A new taskforce has been set up to tackle vehicle theft....

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New taskforce to tackle economic crime

New taskforce to tackle economic crime

Monday, 14 January 2019

The Home Secretary and Chancellor will jointly chair a government taskforce which will work to tackle economic crime....

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Security minister chairs UK Japan roundtable on hosting major events

Security minister chairs UK Japan roundtable on hosting major events

Thursday, 10 January 2019

Prime Minister Theresa May and senior figures from UK government, law enforcement and the emergency services met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo A...

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New asylum accommodation contracts awarded

New asylum accommodation contracts awarded

Tuesday, 08 January 2019

The Home Office has awarded New Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts (AASC) following an open and fair procurement exercise....

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Navy vessel to be sent to the Channel

Navy vessel to be sent to the Channel

Thursday, 03 January 2019

A Royal Navy ship has been deployed to the English Channel as part of the UK’s response to the recent increase in migrant crossings....

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Home Secretary visits channel operations

Home Secretary visits channel operations

Wednesday, 02 January 2019

Home Secretary Sajid Javid visited Dover to meet those involved in the effort tackle attempts by migrants to cross the Channel in small boats....

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Home Secretary bolsters Border Force fleet in the Channel

Home Secretary bolsters Border Force fleet in the Channel

Monday, 31 December 2018

Sajid Javid announces further action to tackle Channel crossings ...

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Investigatory Powers Tribunal appeals route introduced

Investigatory Powers Tribunal appeals route introduced

Monday, 31 December 2018

The Investigatory Powers Act introduced a right of appeal in some circumstances which comes into effect today....

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EU Settlement Scheme rolled out to public test phase

EU Settlement Scheme rolled out to public test phase

Thursday, 20 December 2018

After successful private pilots of the system, the next testing phase of the EU Settlement Scheme is now opening more widely....

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Advertisers urged to help tackle online child sexual exploitation

Advertisers urged to help tackle online child sexual exploitation

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Home Secretary keeps up pressure on industry to prevent advertising on child abuse sites...

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Home Secretary announces new skills based immigration system

Home Secretary announces new skills based immigration system

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

The Home Secretary announces a new route for skilled workers, strengthened border security and an end to free movement as part of a new immigration sy...

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Police to get largest funding increase since 2010

Police to get largest funding increase since 2010

Thursday, 13 December 2018

There will be up to £970 million additional funding to enable police forces to recruit more officers. ...

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UK at the forefront of international efforts to tackle corruption

UK at the forefront of international efforts to tackle corruption

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

New legislation, powers and tools to tackle corruption in the UK....

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Home Secretary opens bidding process for Youth Endowment Fund

Home Secretary opens bidding process for Youth Endowment Fund

Monday, 10 December 2018

Sajid Javid has launched the bidding process to choose an organisation or consortium that will run the £200 million Youth Endowment Fund....

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Search on for Commissioner to lead response on domestic abuse

Search on for Commissioner to lead response on domestic abuse

Tuesday, 04 December 2018

Government to recruit for new expert to tackle domestic abuse issues...

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Home Office funding to combat substance misuse by young people

Home Office funding to combat substance misuse by young people

Tuesday, 04 December 2018

A scheme to help young people in the Blackpool area make healthy choices has been awarded over £90,000....

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ePassport gates to open to visitors from Singapore and South Korea

ePassport gates to open to visitors from Singapore and South Korea

Monday, 03 December 2018

Announcement follows initial extension of countries confirmed in the Budget....

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Brexit security speech

Brexit security speech

Thursday, 29 November 2018

Minister for Security and Economic Crime, Ben Wallace, talks to members of the security industry about Brexit. ...

Safeguards governing investigatory powers come into effect

Safeguards governing investigatory powers come into effect

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Government commences final provision in the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 subject to the double-lock safeguard requiring judicial approval. ...

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Joint UK France centre opens in Calais to tackle criminality at border

Joint UK France centre opens in Calais to tackle criminality at border

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

New centre agreed under Sandhurst Treaty becomes operational....

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Police get funding boost to fight organised crime in Bedfordshire

Police get funding boost to fight organised crime in Bedfordshire

Friday, 23 November 2018

The Home Office has approved in full a special grant application from Bedfordshire police to fight gang activity and serious violence....

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Vital action taken in fight against modern slavery

Vital action taken in fight against modern slavery

Wednesday, 21 November 2018

UK and Vietnam announce partnership to tackle modern slavery....

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Home Secretary opens conference to tackle FGM and forced marriage

Home Secretary opens conference to tackle FGM and forced marriage

Thursday, 15 November 2018

Sajid Javid, the Home Secretary, has opened the 2-day International Conference on Ending FGM (female genital mutilation) and Forced Marriage....

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Policy for progress: ending FGM and forced marriage

Policy for progress: ending FGM and forced marriage

Thursday, 15 November 2018

The Home Secretary spoke to attendees at the International Conference on Ending FGM (female genital mutilation) and Forced Marriage....

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