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Home Secretary: keeping our country safe
The Home Secretary has given a speech today about counter-terrorism national security.
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Home Secretary speech on keeping our country safe
Home Secretary Sajid Javid spoke on security, the threat from terrorism and the importance of international collaboration.
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Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation appointed
Jonathan Hall QC has been appointed to the role.
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Government expands use of ePassport gates to 7 more countries
Eligible travellers from 7 non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK quickly and securely in changes being made to the border.
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Dr Edward Day appointed as Drug Recovery Champion
Dr Edward Day has been appointed as the government’s Drug Recovery Champion to ensure the best treatment and support for those recovering from drug misuse.
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Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen living in the UK, you and your family will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to protect the rights you currently have in the UK.
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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.
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Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Telephone
020 7035 4848
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020 7035 4742
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The minicom service is for members of the public with impaired hearing.
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News desk - Monday to Friday, 7am to 8pm
The Home Office Press Office only deals with enquiries from the media.
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