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From Secretary of State for the Home Department
  • UK and Albania pledge rapid removal of those entering the UK illegally

    Both countries will seek to expedite removal of Albanians from next week following growing numbers taking treacherous journey on small boats.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Home Secretary praises ‘true’ football fans and urges respect at games

    The Home Secretary Priti Patel visited Brentford’s stadium to see the work football clubs, the police and sport bodies are doing to prevent antisocial behaviour.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More foreign criminals and illegal migrants removed

    Renewed focus on removals is fulfilling the government’s commitment to keep the British public safe and tackle illegal migration.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Priti Patel signs landmark returns deal with Pakistan

    New agreement to remove Pakistani nationals with no legal right to remain in the UK, including criminals, failed asylum seekers and immigration offenders.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Safer Streets Fund continues to make streets safer

    £50 million awarded through the Safer Street Fund to tackle violence against women and girls and make streets safer.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK and Ghana reaffirm commitment to tackle global threats

    The UK and Ghana will go further and faster to combat terrorism, organised migration crime, drug trafficking and other global threats following a summit in London.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Home Secretary announces plans for contactless digital border

    Pilot of “contactless” digital border to launch in 2 years.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Second stage of Angiolini Inquiry to be brought forward

    Part 2 of the Angiolini Inquiry to commence.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Illicit drug users to face tougher consequences

    'Recreational' drug users to face tougher penalties under new proposals subject to consultation.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Foreign criminals removed to Albania

    Offenders removed had received combined prison sentences of more than 55 years

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Sir Mark Rowley announced as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

    Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed the appointment of Sir Mark Rowley to lead the UK’s largest police force.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Home Secretary meeting with INTERPOL Secretary General

    Priti Patel welcomed INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock to the Home Office on Wednesday 6 July 2022.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Online Safety Bill: Home Secretary's op-ed for The Telegraph

    Home Secretary Rt Hon Priti Patel explains new amendment to the Online Safety Bill that will ensure greater protection for children.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New deal with Nigeria to deter illegal migration

    Deal will see the UK and Nigeria do more together to support legal migration, tackle illegal migration and speed up the removal of foreign criminals.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More opportunities for young Brits and Kiwis to live and work abroad

    The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have signed an agreement to extend the generous Youth Mobility Scheme and Working Holiday scheme.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Life sentences for small boat pilots come into force

    Anyone caught piloting a boat carrying migrants in the Channel could face life behind bars from today, as part of the biggest overhaul of the asylum system in decades.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New police powers to crack down on unauthorised encampments come into force

    New powers are amongst other measures in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act coming into force today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Public safety boost as major justice reforms come into force

    Landmark reforms to better protect the public and make our streets safer come into force today (28 June).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New pilots to boost support for rape victims in court

    Rape victims will receive enhanced support at 3 Crown Courts under a new pilot scheme launched by the government today (16 June 2022) as part of efforts to drive up prosecutions and convictions.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Oral statement on Rwanda

    The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, delivered an oral statement to the House of Commons on the government’s Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government