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Simon Ridley appointed as current Permanent Secretary, Susan Acland-Hood, leaves for new role
Home Secretary gives Eritrea ultimatum: accept returns or lose UK visa access.
The Home Secretary has expanded dedicated police support and launched a review into protective security for those in public life.
The Home Secretary delivered an oral statement on government action to tackle national security threats and improve our protective security system.
The government has eliminated the backlog of modern slavery cases awaiting a final decision, giving victims certainty sooner and supporting timely removals.
Government tables 2 amendments to the Immigration and Asylum Bill as part of a wider package of reforms.
Recognised modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas can now leave abusive employers and work for any employer for the remainder of their visa.
Commissioning letter to the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee setting out work priorities for 2026 to 2027.
Businesses have been warned to stop using combat and violence to market knives, and ensure dangerous weapons are not displayed where they can be easily accessed.
New contactless technology set to deliver speedier and smoother journeys through UK airport eGates while maintaining border security.
Lord Hanson has responded to the Animals in Science Committee’s advice on strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector.
New controls proposed for toxic substances, acting on recommendations made by the Southport Inquiry.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis' speech for the annual International Security Expo on 30 September 2026.
New licensing safeguards will strengthen public safety and help police assess risks.
Week of action targets criminal gangs who illegally try to enter the UK from Ireland, comes alongside a wider 74% surge in organised immigration crime arrests.
This circular sets out changes to the Firearms Rules 1998 which take effect from 29 September 2026.
The Home Secretary has reopened the UK Resettlement Scheme, with around a quarter of referrals expected to be Afghan women and girls and Palestinian refugees.
New agreement will boost intelligence sharing between UK and Cambodian law enforcement to dismantle scam operations.
Targeted crackdown has reduced knife robberies by almost a quarter in 7 forces since June 2024.
Conference Speech by the Minister for Crime and Policing Sarah Jones
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