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More dangerous weapons will be removed from our streets through a new government surrender scheme in partnership with the Coalition to Tackle Knife Crime.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The Home Secretary updated on government action to counter state threats following the charging of three Iranian nationals under the National Security Act 2023.
A new dedicated taskforce has been launched to transform the way in which the police respond to organised immigration crime gangs operating from the UK.
Thousands more victims to access life-saving support through a £19.9 million investment in specialist services.
Communities across England will be better equipped to combat the increasing threat of dangerous synthetic drugs, following new advice issued by the Home Office.
The Home Secretary gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on 12 May to introduce the 'Restoring Control over the Immigration System' white paper.
Radical reforms to Britain’s immigration system, restoring control to our borders and reducing record-high levels of net migration have been set out.
New reforms to deportation and removal rules will make it easier to remove foreign criminals committing crimes in the UK.
International recruitment for care workers will end under plans announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.
The Prime Minister will today announce an end to Britain’s failed experiment in open borders that saw migration soar to one million a year by ensuring people coming here earn the right to stay in the country.
Britain's failed immigration system will be radically reformed so the system is controlled, managed and fair under a landmark white paper.
Police officers to no longer be able to escape the sack for gross misconduct as major government reforms to boost standards in policing continue.
Statement by the Security Minister on recent counter-terrorism policing operations and arrests of 8 Iranian nationals.
The Home Secretary has written to all police and crime commissioners and chief constables in England and Wales about the launch of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.
Circular setting out details of the Firearms Act 2023, which commenced on 1 May 2025.
An agreement between the UK and Nigeria will help to better protect UK citizens from fraud as law enforcement collaboration is stepped up.
Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill to hear from sector experts on barriers to growth in the Scottish agri-food supply chain
Foreign nationals who commit sex offences will be excluded from asylum protections in the UK as part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
Survivors of domestic abuse across North Wales will be better protected due to the further expansion of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders.
People illegally posing as immigration lawyers and advisers will face fines of up to £15,000 through new measures in the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
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