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The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The Home Office plays a fundamental role in the security and economic prosperity of the UK. Home Office is a ministerial department, supported by 29...
Tips at work do not count towards the National Minimum Wage - tips and tax, what your employer has to do, advice and help, cash in hand payments
If you get tips at work they do not count towards the National Minimum…
You have to pay Income Tax on any tips you get, and may have to pay…
You must usually tell the Home Office when you divorce or separate from your partner if your visa is based on your relationship
You must usually tell the Home Office when you divorce or separate from…
If your visa is based on a relationship that’s ended you must apply if you…
This page provides a hub for collections and the latest updates relating to published statistics, research and evaluation on migration.
If you believe your immigration status is wrong, and it has stopped you accessing work, benefits or services, you can ask the Home Office to check it.
You need to attend appointments at an immigration reporting centre if you do not have permission to stay in the UK: you could face penalties if you do not attend an appointment.
Information about Immigration Enforcement. Immigration Enforcement is part of the Home Office .
This series brings together all documents relating to Home Office Science standards
These are circulars published by the Home Office in 2025.
Employer checking service (ECS): check your employee or potential employee's immigration employment status
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