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Targeted crackdown has reduced knife robberies by almost a quarter in 7 forces since June 2024.
UK and Belgian police to share intelligence autonomously and in real time, enabling faster action against organised criminal gangs, including people smugglers.
Minister for Policing and Crime statement on public order following the protest activity seen on the south coast.
New law will create a specific offence for making, selling or owning child-like sexual abuse dolls, with jail terms of up to 5 years.
The Prime Minister will host President Macron in Downing Street today (Thursday 3 September) to discuss shared challenges facing both countries.
Deadline for police forces to have specialist teams in place brought forward by 18 months.
UK to lead new international Countering Violent Extremism Hub based in the UK.
French police units prevented 185 small boat crossing events in the first 3 months of a new UK-France deal.
The number of National Crime Agency officers tackling organised immigration crime has more than doubled since the start of 2025.
More asylum hotels have been handed back to local communities, ready to reopen their doors to tourists, visitors and businesses.
Knife-related homicides down by 26% under this government. More than 15,000 knives and offensive weapons removed from the streets.
As delivered by the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Secretary of State for the Home Office
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Funding will see a consistent, national Independent Child Trafficking Guardians service for child survivors of modern slavery and trafficking.
Largest ever numbers of drug lines closed, gang leaders put behind bars and dangerous weapons seized through county line operations.
Accompanied children aged 8 and above can now use UK eGates, meaning speedier and smoother journeys for millions of families.
Asylum seekers who can afford to will be required to repay a flat-rate contribution towards the cost of their accommodation and support.
The Home Secretary’s response to Lord Anderson’s ‘Lessons for Prevent’ report.
New independent appeals body to speed up removals of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers.
New safe and legal refugee routes, alongside reforms to human rights and modern slavery laws, to prevent abuse of the asylum system.
More than 45,000 foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be removed over the coming decade thanks to a significant expansion of detention capacity.
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