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Targeted crackdown has reduced knife robberies by almost a quarter in 7 forces since June 2024.
Five hundred new officers to be recruited in a £500 million crackdown on money laundering, as part of the government's Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy.
UK and Belgian police to share intelligence autonomously and in real time, enabling faster action against organised criminal gangs, including people smugglers.
The Prime Minister will host President Macron in Downing Street today (Thursday 3 September) to discuss shared challenges facing both countries.
US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand back a package of UK-led measures to strengthen international action against fraud and online scams
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.
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
Home Secretary statement about the death of Ann Widdecombe.
Government signs a working arrangement with the EU Drugs Agency to protect public health and reduce drug harms.
The IRGC are among the first bodies designated under new powers to crack down on foreign state-backed activity in the UK.
New powers are now in place for the Home Secretary to crack down on groups carrying out hostile activity on behalf of foreign states.
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.
The UK will support Gazan students to take up places at British universities and continue efforts to medically evacuate critically ill children for treatment in the NHS.
Two new French police units are now on the ground in Northern France, marking a significant step in joint UK-France efforts to stop dangerous illegal crossings.
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