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  • New UK passport design launched

    The latest design of the UK passport was unveiled today (Tuesday 3 November) by the Minister for Immigration, James Brokenshire, at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

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  • Cancelling the passport of a child at risk of radicalisation

    This guide explains how you can request the cancellation of the passport of a child under 16 at risk of radicalisation.

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  • Mark Thomson appointed new Registrar General

    The new Registrar General for England and Wales, Mark Thomson, was formally appointed today (24 August).

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  • New Director General appointed to Her Majesty’s Passport Office

    Mark Thomson has been appointed as the new Director General of Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New interim Director General appointed to HMPO

    Tyson Hepple has been appointed as the interim Director General of Her Majesty’s Passport Office

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HM Passport Office

    This written ministerial statement was laid on 13 October 2014 in the House of Commons by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord Bates.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Her Majesty’s Passport Office annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Additional measures to meet high passport demand

    The Home Secretary Theresa May today announced a series of additional measures to ensure people and families receive their passports in good time for their summer holidays.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Action to manage unprecedented passport demand

    Contingency plans in place to deal with 12-year high.

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  • Reduction in passport fees for UK citizens overseas

    This ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire on 13 March 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Heads of UKVI and HM Passport Office confirmed

    Sarah Rapson has been confirmed as the UKVI’s Director General, while Paul Pugh has been appointed as HM Passport Office's Chief Executive.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Passport renewal: be travel savvy this summer and apply early

    HM Passport Office launches a campaign encouraging travellers to apply for passports in advance of their summer holiday to save money and avoid unwanted stress.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HM Passport Office warns customers against charges by rogue companies

    Her Majesty's Passport Office is advising customers to avoid copycat websites and save themselves money by coming to the agency directly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Introducing HM Passport Office

    The agency for renewing passports is changing its name to reflect its changing role and official status.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New interim Directors General appointed

    Two interim Directors General have been appointed to lead the new immigration commands in the Home Office that were announced by the Home Secretary on 26 March.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The new home on the web for the Identity and Passport Service

    GOV.UK is the new place for corporate and policy information from the Identity and Passport Service.

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  • Passport renewal: make sure you apply for a passport early to beat the summer rush

    More than 1 million people left it until the 11th hour to apply for a passport last summer and risked missing out on summer holidays.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Super priority visa service offers greater flexibility for Indian travellers

    A new visa system will make it quicker for frequent Indian travellers to make the most of opportunities to visit or do business in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Londoners urged to apply for a passport early and beat the summer rush

    The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has launched a campaign to encourage Londoners to apply for a passport early.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New interview facility for Inverness passport applicants

    Inverness residents no longer have to travel over 130 miles to apply for a passport thanks to a new interview facility on their doorstep.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government