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One year left to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
More than 3.6 million applications already and over 3.3 million have been granted status.
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New contract to deliver improved support for modern slavery victims
New 5 year contract will ensure better safeguarding of modern slavery victims.
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Over £1 million offered in compensation to the Windrush generation
The Windrush Compensation Scheme has now offered more than £1 million to applicants.
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Support for victims of terrorism
If you have been affected by the incident in Forbury Gardens, Reading on 20 June 2020, or any other terrorist incident, this page contains information on where to seek advice and assistance.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents
This is advice for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus.
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Domestic abuse: get help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Latest from the Home Office
- Jermaine Baker public inquiry: transcripts of hearings and protocols
- Domestic Abuse Bill 2020: letter from Minister Chalk to Jess Phillips MP on the second tranche of amendments
- Domestic Abuse Bill 2020: letter from ministers to Jess Phillips MP on the first tranche of amendments
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Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Telephone
020 7035 4848
Minicom
020 7035 4742
Please send all correspondence by email because of coronavirus (COVID-19). If you send it by post it will not receive a reply within normal timescales.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The minicom service is for members of the public with impaired hearing.
Media enquiries
News desk - Monday to Friday, 7am to 8pm
The Home Office Press Office only deals with enquiries from the media.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
Report an immigration crime
Immigration Enforcement hotline
0300 123 7000
In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the police.
CCTV footage requests (from Home Office cameras)
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Further information about making a request
020 7035 4646 / 020 8196 3757
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- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
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2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), FOI requests should be sent by email to: foirequests@homeoffice.gov.uk.
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