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Home Secretary Priti Patel has today published the government’s new strategy to ensure women and girls are safe everywhere - at home, online and on the streets.
Home Secretary announces that the end date for the Windrush Compensation Scheme has been removed.
A tough ban on a wide range of knives, weapons, and firearms comes into force today as part of government action to tackle violent crime and serious violence.
Court orders preventing individuals as young as 12 from carrying knives are being trialled by the Metropolitan Police.
New immigration route provides greater opportunity for talented international graduates.
This is advice for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus.
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