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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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Home Secretary: EU Settlement Scheme is performing well
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that more than 750,000 applications have now been received for the EU Settlement Scheme.
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Home Office to scrap 101 non-emergency number charges
The Home Secretary has today (28 May) announced he is scrapping charges for the 101 police non-emergency number.
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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.
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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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