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Undercover cops boosted across 9 more forces

Undercover cops boosted across 9 more forces

Friday, 13 March 2026

Project Vigilant is expanding to 9 more forces, boosting undercover patrols to disrupt predatory behaviour and prevent violence against women and girl...

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Honouring killed women in Parliament on International Women's Day

Honouring killed women in Parliament on International Women's Day

Friday, 13 March 2026

Minister for Safeguarding Jess Phillips reads the names of women suspected to have been murdered by men during International Women's Day debate....

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New measures to protect candidates ahead of local elections

New measures to protect candidates ahead of local elections

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Police will be better equipped to protect candidates from harassment and intimidation under new measures announced ahead of the local and devolved ele...

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Greater certainty for British businesses as national security investment rules refined

Greater certainty for British businesses as national security investment rules refined

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Mandatory investment screening rules will be refined to provide greater clarity for British businesses and ensure the UK remains open for safe investm...

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Ministers order overhaul of Whitehall standards regime to tighten appointment and vetting process

Ministers order overhaul of Whitehall standards regime to tighten appointment and vetting process

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

New measures to strengthen appointment and vetting processes. ...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission to review lobbying, disclosure and access to government

Ethics and Integrity Commission to review lobbying, disclosure and access to government

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

The Prime Minister has today asked the Ethics and Integrity Commission to carry out a review into lobbying, disclosure and access to government. ...

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Hereditary Peers Bill passes in House of Lords, paving the way for further reform

Hereditary Peers Bill passes in House of Lords, paving the way for further reform

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

The Hereditary Peers Bill has passed in the House of Lords in one of the biggest reforms to Parliament and UK democracy in a generation. ...

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Fraud Strategy launch

Fraud Strategy launch

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Lord Hanson introduces the Fraud Strategy at the launch event. ...

Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID

Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

The Government has launched a consultation asking the public to share their views on how digital ID is used to make public services quicker, easier an...

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Help with the cost of living in 2026

Help with the cost of living in 2026

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

We're taking action to help families with the cost of living, here is what you need to know....

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New disruption unit launched in crackdown on fraud

New disruption unit launched in crackdown on fraud

Monday, 09 March 2026

New and expanded fraud strategy sets out how the government will dismantle overseas scam compounds and protect the public from the UK’s most pervasive...

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New Permanent Secretary appointed at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

New Permanent Secretary appointed at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Friday, 06 March 2026

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has appointed Jonathan Brearley as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for E...

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Foreign criminals excluded from UK under strict new rules

Foreign criminals excluded from UK under strict new rules

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Foreign criminals will be refused entry to the UK or have their visas cancelled in a crackdown on those posing a threat to the British public. ...

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Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity

Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Stricter conditions for migrants receiving asylum support will create a fairer, compliance-based system that’s better for the British taxpayer....

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Over £370 million saved in crackdown on asylum claims by tourists

Over £370 million saved in crackdown on asylum claims by tourists

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Almost £400 million has been saved in asylum accommodation and support costs after a crackdown on tourists abusing the UK’s immigration system.   ...

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Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK

Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Raising the English fluency level will allow migrants to contribute and integrate into British life....

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Home Secretary's speech on immigration: 5 March 2026

Home Secretary's speech on immigration: 5 March 2026

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's speech at the Institute for Public Policy Research on immigration reforms. ...

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK France nuclear policy and cooperation

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK France nuclear policy and cooperation

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK-France nuclear policy and cooperation...

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Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse

Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

Government to end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans....

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Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed

Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

Lord Hogan-Howe to lead independent review to determine new number of police forces....

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New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences

New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences

Monday, 02 March 2026

Child cruelty convictions such as neglect and abandonment will face the same police notification requirements as registered sex offenders....

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Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months

Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months

Monday, 02 March 2026

The refugee model will shift from permanent to temporary for those who claim asylum from 2 March....

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Crackdown on public sector fraud delivers over £7.5 billion of savings to the taxpayer

Crackdown on public sector fraud delivers over £7.5 billion of savings to the taxpayer

Friday, 27 February 2026

The taxpayer will benefit from £7.53 billion in savings due to a crackdown on public sector fraud in the past year alone, new statistics today confirm...

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New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’  based abuse

New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’ based abuse

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Government takes decisive action by rapidly introducing a new legal definition for ‘honour’- based abuse. ...

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Ukrainians to receive greater certainty about their futures

Ukrainians to receive greater certainty about their futures

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion will now have 3 times as long to renew their stay. ...

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UK enforces digital permission to travel

UK enforces digital permission to travel

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) . ...

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Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures

Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures

Monday, 23 February 2026

The government has saved over £17 million in the past six months by closing three expensive central London offices and relocating staff to existing sp...

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Record funding to protect faith communities

Record funding to protect faith communities

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Government announces a record £73.4 million in funding in 2026 to 2027 for protective security at Jewish, Muslim, and other faith sites....

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Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

Thursday, 19 February 2026

The appointment marks the first time a woman has held the role in its over 100 year history. ...

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Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Border Force and police seizures of ketamine and cannabis at all-time high and Border Force ramps up the return of foreign smugglers. ...

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