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Home Office allocates £35 million to police forces for violence reduction units
Sajid Javid today announced he has provisionally allocated £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners in 18 local areas to set up violence reduction units.
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New global resettlement scheme for the most vulnerable refugees announced
The UK will continue to resettle thousands of refugees under a new scheme set to start in 2020, the Home Secretary announced today.
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Home Secretary apologises to members of Windrush generation
The Home Secretary has issued further personal apologies to members of the Windrush generation.
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Tech summit set to discuss disclosure of digital evidence
Solicitor General Lucy Frazer QC and Policing Minister Nick Hurd will today host senior police, prosecutors and representatives of the technology sector.
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New anti-knife crime school lessons ahead of summer
School children across England are to benefit from extra lessons on the dangers of carrying knives.
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EU Settlement Scheme guidance
A guide to applying to the EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families.
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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.
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
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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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