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Illegal immigrants found in Dover bound lorry

Illegal immigrants found in Dover bound lorry

Monday, 01 August 2011

Six would-be illegal immigrants have been prevented from entering the country after UK Border Agency officers found them hiding in a lorry....

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Breaking the glass ceiling

Breaking the glass ceiling

Friday, 29 July 2011

The Home Secretary has today told UK companies: 'improve your organisation by helping more women to get into top jobs'....

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Organised crime strategy published

Organised crime strategy published

Thursday, 28 July 2011

Agencies will work together in UK and abroad to disrupt international criminal networks, freeze criminal assets and keep communities safe....

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New strategy to strike at the heart of organised crime

New strategy to strike at the heart of organised crime

Thursday, 28 July 2011

The government is today launching a strategy to crack down on serious and organised criminals....

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NFA announces new Chief Executive

NFA announces new Chief Executive

Wednesday, 27 July 2011

Dr Bernard Herdan CB is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive of the National Fraud Authority....

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Four tonnes of cannabis seized in English Channel

Four tonnes of cannabis seized in English Channel

Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Approximately four tonnes of cannabis have been seized following a UK Border Agency operation in the English Channel....

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Olympics: one year to go

Olympics: one year to go

Tuesday, 26 July 2011

We are confident that the right plans are in place to deliver a safe 2012 Games, says security minister....

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Headhunters code of conduct launched

Headhunters code of conduct launched

Friday, 22 July 2011

Theresa May welcomes launch of code of conduct for companies who help recruit individuals for senior positions on behalf of organisations....

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Met commissioner job advertised

Met commissioner job advertised

Friday, 22 July 2011

The Home Office and the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) are jointly advertising for a new commissioner of police in greater London....

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Police forces rising to cost cutting challenge

Police forces rising to cost cutting challenge

Thursday, 21 July 2011

The Crime and Security Minister James Brokenshire comments on a report looking at how police forces are preparing to make financial savings....

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Imports of new 'legal high' banned

Imports of new 'legal high' banned

Thursday, 21 July 2011

From midnight tonight, the UK Border Agency will seize and destroy shipments of phenazepam....

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Import ban of new 'legal high' phenazepam introduced

Import ban of new 'legal high' phenazepam introduced

Thursday, 21 July 2011

The government has today announced that it will ban the importation of phenazepam a harmful drug advertised as a ‘legal high’....

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Crime fighting fund open for applications

Crime fighting fund open for applications

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

Organisations from the voluntary sector across England and Wales are being invited to apply for a share of two new crime fighting funds....

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Three years for sham marriage 'fixer'

Three years for sham marriage 'fixer'

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

Abiola Abdulkareem was arrested as the wedding of Idowu James Ojomu from Nigeria and French national Maria Deroff got underway....

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Details of the new 'exceptional talent' route announced

Details of the new 'exceptional talent' route announced

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

Damian Green announces how leaders in the fields of science, humanities, engineering and the arts can come to the UK....

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£14 million to empower communities and build safer neighbourhoods

£14 million to empower communities and build safer neighbourhoods

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

Two new funds are being made available to the voluntary sector to empower communities to take action against crime and antisocial behaviour....

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UK opens its doors to exceptionally talented migrants

UK opens its doors to exceptionally talented migrants

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

The government has today announced the way it will encourage exceptionally talented leaders in the fields of science, humanities, engineering and the ...

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Human trafficking strategy published

Human trafficking strategy published

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Today’s strategy sets out a plan for supporting victims and better intelligence and enforcement in the UK and abroad, to prevent people being traffick...

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Government responds to 7/7 inquests

Government responds to 7/7 inquests

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Government and the security service accept recommendations made by the coroner...

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Stronger action to tackle human trafficking

Stronger action to tackle human trafficking

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

A new strategy which puts support for victims of human trafficking at its core was launched today by Immigration Minister Damian Green....

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Animal testing to be reduced

Animal testing to be reduced

Monday, 18 July 2011

UK National Centre for Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research to run programme to reduce testing on animals....

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Crime statistics to become independent

Crime statistics to become independent

Monday, 18 July 2011

Government announces that crime statistics will be published by the Office for National Statistics...

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Home Secretary statement on the Metropolitan Police

Home Secretary statement on the Metropolitan Police

Monday, 18 July 2011

The Home Secretary has expressed her gratitude for the work of Sir Paul Stephenson and John Yates....

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New chief executive of UKBA announced

New chief executive of UKBA announced

Friday, 15 July 2011

Rob Whiteman appointed as the new chief executive of the UK Border Agency....

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2010 to 2011 crime statistics released

2010 to 2011 crime statistics released

Thursday, 14 July 2011

Annual crime statistics for England and Wales for 2010 to 2011 have been published....

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New consultation on family migration

New consultation on family migration

Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Government launches new consultation on family migration which opens up the debate on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights....

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Terrorism: Home Secretary's CONTEST speech

Terrorism: Home Secretary's CONTEST speech

Tuesday, 12 July 2011

This speech was delivered by the Home Secretary on Tuesday 12 July 2011. This version of the speech is as written....

New counter terrorism plans published

New counter terrorism plans published

Tuesday, 12 July 2011

This strategy has been changed to take account of the terrorist threats the UK faces and the government’s security and counter-terrorism policies....

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New counter terrorism strategy published

New counter terrorism strategy published

Tuesday, 12 July 2011

The government's new counter-terrorism strategy (known as CONTEST) was unveiled by Home Secretary Theresa May today....

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Tackling fraud: police and insurance industry join forces to create specialist unit

Tackling fraud: police and insurance industry join forces to create specialist unit

Monday, 11 July 2011

Specialist police unit dedicated to combating insurance fraud set-up through a police-private sector partnership....

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