News and communications

The Ministry of Justice are aware of a telephone scam impacting members of the public.

• Updated: 31 March 2023

Government, law enforcement and private sector agree on a new plan to crack down on money laundering, kleptocracy and sanctions evasion.

• Updated: 30 March 2023

Perpetrators of anti-social behaviour will face swift and visible justice as part of a new crackdown launched by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today.

• Updated: 27 March 2023

The government has confirmed its support for an amendment to the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Bill, to ensure the law is as robust as possible.

• Updated: 24 March 2023

Government awards £1.8 million to prepare more offenders for work and training.

• Updated: 24 March 2023

More than 90 business experts have been enlisted as prison employment advisors to help drive thousands of prison leavers into work and away from a life of crime.

• Updated: 23 March 2023

Police forces in the UK are shot through with Chinese camera technology, according to a survey by the Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.

• Updated: 21 March 2023

A large-scale exercise has been taking place over 2 days, to test the response of the emergency services and government to a major terrorist incident.

• Updated: 16 March 2023

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner writes to the conference organiser of the Security Event 2023.

• Updated: 13 March 2023

New figures demonstrate the impact of coordinated and relentless police action in tackling county lines drug gangs

• Updated: 9 March 2023

Tougher management of most dangerous abusers and new protections for victims.

• Updated: 20 February 2023

Thousands of prisoners are getting clean thanks to a doubling of drug-free wings in jails as the government’s war on addiction steps up a gear.

• Updated: 10 February 2023

The Home Secretary has committed to delivering wholesale and rapid change across Prevent following a major independent review into the programme.

• Updated: 8 February 2023

Construction firms have pitched up in prisons across England and Wales for the latest major drive to match offenders with jobs in sectors facing skill shortages and cut crime.

• Updated: 4 February 2023

An estimated 136,000 violent offences have been prevented in areas of England and Wales delivering government-funded programmes to reduce serious violence.

• Updated: 31 January 2023

DBS is putting jobseekers on alert for the scams that could leave them victims of theft and fraud.

• Updated: 26 January 2023

Police to adopt new 'Clear, Hold, Build' tactic, as Home Secretary launches consultation on new offences to frustrate criminal enterprises.

• Updated: 24 January 2023

Thousands of troubled teens to benefit from cash boost to local sports groups.

• Updated: 21 January 2023

The number of people tagged has reached record highs following the government’s drive to use technology to make streets safer.

• Updated: 19 January 2023

A £36 million Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Fund and new guidance will tackle domestic abuse and stalking.

• Updated: 9 January 2023