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19 July 2018 — News story
Windrush compensation scheme consultation launched
Home Secretary announces launch of Windrush compensation scheme consultation and lessons learned review terms of reference.
13 July 2018 — News story
Government agrees joint work on international crime
UK-US taskforce to share expertise on detecting and tackling synthetic opioids.
13 July 2018 — News story
Home Secretary presents awards for police bravery
The 23rd Police Bravery Awards, hosted by the Police Federation, saw PC Keith Palmer honoured posthumously.
8 July 2018 — Press release
Home Secretary's statement on the death of Dawn Sturgess
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has made a statement on the death of Dawn Sturgess following the major incident in Amesbury, Wiltshire in which 2 people fell critically ill from exposure to a Novichok nerve agent.
19 July 2018 — 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 citizens' rights in the UK
Details of the UK government’s agreement with the European Union on EU citizens’ rights in the UK.
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Cannabis-based medicines: expert panel
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Apply for citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain
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Home Office: business appointment rules advice
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What the Home Office does
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 30 agencies and public bodies.
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Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Telephone
020 7035 4848
Minicom
020 7035 4742
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
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)
Report an immigration crime
Immigration Enforcement hotline
0300 123 7000
In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the police.
CCTV footage requests (from Home Office cameras)
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Further information about making a request
020 7035 4646 / 020 8196 3757
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- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
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London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
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