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Information for European Union citizens living in the UK.
Home Office
UK government publishes proposals on rights of EU citizens
The government has today (26 June) published detailed proposals outlining how it intends to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK and UK...
Eid al-Fitr 2017: Home Secretary's message
"To all Muslims, in this country and around the world, I wish you a happy and peaceful Eid." Home Secretary Amber Rudd.
Security Minister visit to Lebanon
Security Minister Ben Wallace MP has ended a 2 day visit to Lebanon (22 June), where he highlighted the strength of the security partnership...
Home Secretary statement on recent terrorist attacks
Home Secretary addresses Parliament following recent terrorist attacks.
Grenfell Tower fire: support for people affected
Information about the support available for people affected by the Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June 2017.
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UK government publishes proposals on rights of EU citizens
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Grenfell Tower fire: support for people affected
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- Guidance
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Eid al-Fitr 2017: Home Secretary's message
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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 28 agencies and public bodies.
Documents
Our announcements
Our consultations
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Piloting project SIDE: security information and data exchange
- Closed consultation
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Investigatory Powers Act 2016: codes of practice
- Closed consultation
Our publications
Our statistics
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Operation of police powers under the Terrorism Act 2000, financial year ending March 2017
- National Statistics
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National DNA Database statistics
- Official Statistics
Our ministers
Our management
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Philip Rutnam
Permanent Secretary
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Patsy Wilkinson
Second Permanent Secretary
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Paul Lincoln
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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Sir Charles Montgomery
Director General, Border Force
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Mike Parsons
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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Simon Wren
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
Contact Home Office
Home Office
Direct Communications Unit
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
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
Contact form https://www.gov.uk/gov...
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
Contact form https://www.gov.uk/rep...
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
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
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 at:
High profile groups within Home Office
Corporate information
Jobs and contracts
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