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French patrols doubled to tackle migrant crossings
Enhanced action plan to tackle migrant crossings agreed by the UK and France.
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Two million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme
Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced that there have been 2 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme.
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Building a Stronger Britain Together boosts community resilience
Counter extremism programme supports people to challenge extremist narratives.
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Home Office announces first wave of 20,000 police officer uplift
The government has today confirmed the police officer recruitment targets for every police force in England and Wales for 2020-21.
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UK and US sign landmark Data Access Agreement
Home Secretary Priti Patel last night (Thursday 3 October) signed an historic agreement that will enable British law enforcement agencies to directly demand electronic data relating to terrorists, child sexual abusers and other serious criminals from US tech firms.
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Home Secretary launches £25 million fund to prevent burglary and theft in crime hotspots
The Safer Streets Fund will be open to bids from Police and Crime Commissioners for projects aimed at preventing acquisitive crime.
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What the Home Office does
The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The Home Office has been at the front line of this endeavour since 1782. As such, the Home Office plays a fundamental role in the security and economic prosperity of the United Kingdom.
Home Office is a ministerial department, supported by 30 agencies and public bodies.
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- UK-France joint action plan on illegal migration across the Channel
- Domestic Abuse Bill 2019: overarching documents
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- Statistics on the disregard and pardon for historical gay sexual convictions
- Home Office: business appointment rules advice
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Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Telephone
020 7035 4848
Minicom
020 7035 4742
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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London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
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