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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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More detailed crime information available on police.uk

More detailed crime information available on police.uk

Friday, 28 June 2013

The public will now have even more information about crime in their areas through the police.uk website. ...

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Tackling radicalisation through communications is vital

Tackling radicalisation through communications is vital

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Security Minister James Brokenshire has today (27 June) stressed the importance of using communications to challenge violent extremist views....

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Security Minister James Brokenshire: Countering violent extremism through communications

Security Minister James Brokenshire: Countering violent extremism through communications

Thursday, 27 June 2013

James Brokenshire spoke to the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF) today (27 June)...

Damian Green: Children deserve every protection we can give them

Damian Green: Children deserve every protection we can give them

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Following the sentencing of seven men from Oxford for child sex offences, Policing Minister Damian Green has set out the government's work to tackle c...

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Rob Whiteman leaves Home Office for new Chief Executive role

Rob Whiteman leaves Home Office for new Chief Executive role

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Rob Whiteman, Director General of Operational Systems Transformation, is leaving the Home Office to become Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute ...

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Two men arrested in Weybridge sham marriage enforcement

Two men arrested in Weybridge sham marriage enforcement

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Groom and a wedding guest arrested at Weybridge registry office in sham marriage raid....

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Home Secretary meets Doreen Lawrence to discuss police inquiries

Home Secretary meets Doreen Lawrence to discuss police inquiries

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Home Secretary Theresa May met Doreen Lawrence on Thursday morning (27 June) following new claims police officers carried out covert surveillance of h...

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Spending Round: security the foundation of prosperity says Home Secretary

Spending Round: security the foundation of prosperity says Home Secretary

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Home Office commits to savings of 6.1% in 2015/16 Spending Round – prioritising policing and protecting counter-terrorism policing capabilities...

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Volunteers praised for helping to cut crime

Volunteers praised for helping to cut crime

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Inspirational volunteers who have helped the police have been thanked. ...

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Using international partnerships to tackle the threat of global terrorism

Using international partnerships to tackle the threat of global terrorism

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Securing Asia 2013: James Brokenshire’s Special Address ...

International action announced on ‘legal highs’

International action announced on ‘legal highs’

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

The Home Office has unveiled a UK-led international agreement to tackle the threat of new psychoactive substances....

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Proposals to speed up police disciplinary system announced

Proposals to speed up police disciplinary system announced

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Government is to consult on improving police misconduct procedures, Policing Minister Damian Green announced on Tuesday (25 June)...

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Right of appeal for family visit visas abolished

Right of appeal for family visit visas abolished

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Removal of right of appeal for family visit visas will save more than £100 million over next decade....

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New allegations of police misconduct in Stephen Lawrence case to be investigated

New allegations of police misconduct in Stephen Lawrence case to be investigated

Monday, 24 June 2013

Allegations that undercover officers were used to smear reputations of Stephen Lawrence's family will be investigated, says Home Secretary. ...

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