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Free citizenship for the Windrush generation
Members of the Windrush generation who arrived in the UK before 1973 will be eligible for free citizenship, the Home Secretary Amber Rudd announced today.
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Home Secretary statement on the Windrush generation
The Home Secretary's statement to the House of Commons on the Windrush generation.
Undocumented Commonwealth citizens resident in the UK
Information about what undocumented long-term residents of the UK need to do to obtain documents showing their status here.
Home Secretary announces measures to combat child sexual exploitation
Today the Home Secretary Amber Rudd announces nearly £2.6 million of funding towards tackling child sexual exploitation in the UK and across the globe.
New team to help Commonwealth citizens confirm their status in the UK
A new team to help Commonwealth citizens confirm their status in the UK has been announced by the Home Secretary today.
Home Secretary announces law enforcement crackdown on dark web
The Home Secretary today launched a crackdown on criminals who exploit the dark web.
Latest
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Revised guidance issued under section 182 of Licensing Act 2003
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- Guidance
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DBS checks: guidance for employers
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- Guidance
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Free citizenship for the Windrush generation
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- News story
What we do
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 31 agencies and public bodies.
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Our announcements
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Free citizenship for the Windrush generation
- News story
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Home Secretary statement on the Windrush generation
- Oral statement to Parliament
Our consultations
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Powers for dealing with unauthorised development and encampments
- Open consultation
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Criteria for designating bodies in the police super-complaints system
- Consultation outcome
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Our statistics
Our ministers
Our management
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Sir Philip Rutnam
Permanent Secretary
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Patsy Wilkinson
Second Permanent Secretary
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Scott McPherson
Director General, Crime, Policing and Fire Group
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Hugh Ind
Director General of Immigration Enforcement
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Tom Hurd
Director General, Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism
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Peter Fish
Director General, Legal
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Paul Lincoln
Director General, Border Force
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Fiona Spencer
Director General, Capabilities and Resources
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Mark Thomson
Director General, UK Visas and Immigration; Director General, Her Majesty's Passport Office
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Paula Leach
Chief People Officer
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Andy Tighe
Director, Communications
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Sue Langley OBE
Lead Non-Executive Director
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Suzy Levy
Non-Executive Director
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Adrian Joseph
Non-Executive Director
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John Studzinski CBE
Non-Executive Director
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Nicholas Shott
Non-Executive Director
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Home Office
Direct Communications Unit
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London
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The minicom service is for members of the public with impaired hearing.
UKVI contact details
If you want to contact UKVI about an immigration matter, you need to use https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi
Media enquiries
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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)
Contact form https://www.gov.uk/con...
Report an immigration crime
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Immigration Enforcement hotline 0300 123 7000
In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the police.
CCTV footage requests (from Home Office cameras)
Direct communications unit
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London
SW1P 4DF
Further information about making a request 020 7035 4646 / 020 8196 3757
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