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Home Secretary commissions major study on EU workers
The Home Secretary has today (27 July) commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee to examine the role EU nationals play in the UK economy and...
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Commissioning letter to the Migration Advisory Committee
The Home Secretary's commissioning letter to the chair of the Migration Advisory Committee.
Home Secretary visits new coastal patrol vessel in Scotland
The Home Secretary today took to the waters in Troon to see first-hand how Border Force is working with regional partners to protect Scotland’s...
Home Secretary announces £1 million to help communities support refugees
A new £1 million funding pot to help community groups support refugees fleeing the war in Syria to settle in the UK has been announced.
Major expansion of HMIC to take on inspection of fire and rescue in England
HMIC becomes single inspectorate for policing and fire.
Home Secretary takes further action to tackle knife crime
The Home Secretary has today (18 July) announced plans to consult on new offences to toughen up knife crime laws.
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