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Safeguards governing investigatory powers come into effect
Government commences final provision in the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 subject to the double-lock safeguard requiring judicial approval.
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Police to get largest funding increase since 2010
There will be up to £970m additional funding, including up to £509m from further council tax flexibility, to enable police forces to recruit more officers.
News story
Home Secretary opens bidding process for Youth Endowment Fund
Sajid Javid has launched the bidding process to choose an organisation or consortium that will run the £200 million Youth Endowment Fund.
News story
Home Office funding to combat substance misuse by young people
A scheme to help young people in the Blackpool area make healthy choices has been awarded over £90,000.
News story
New pilot schemes to support migrants at risk of detention
Vulnerable women will be first to benefit from the pilot, which is part of the government’s response to Stephen Shaw’s latest review of immigration detention.
Guidance
Windrush scheme and information
Information on the Windrush scheme for Commonwealth citizens and others who have been in the UK for a long time and are worried about their immigration status.
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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 31 agencies and public bodies.
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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.
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
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
Make an FOI request
- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
- Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question.
- Make a new request by contacting us using the details below.
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London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
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