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Places of worship to get security funding boost
Funding for places of worship scheme set to increase and £5 million for new training programme.
Speech
Home Secretary speech at London Central Mosque
Sajid Javid spoke at an interfaith event in Regent’s Park following Christchurch terror attack.
Press release
New campaign warns ‘it only takes one accident’ to start a fire
The hard-hitting Fire Kills advertising launched by the Home Office today highlights the everyday accidents that can cause fire in the home.
News story
Funding boost for child sexual abuse prevention helpline
Home Secretary pledges £600,000 to helpline to give advice to offenders, following a jump in contacts.
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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EU Settlement Scheme guidance
A guide to applying to the EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families.
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Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
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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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