All news on the topic: Home Office

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Apple eliminates advanced data protection tool in response to UK government request
Apple claims that the removal of the tool, following the government’s request for the right to access data, will make iCloud users more vulnerable.
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Man, 27, passes away at Manchester Airport after being detained by Border Force
A man has died after he was arrested by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport.
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Proposed amendment to British citizenship regulations encounters initial legal challenge
A young Afghan refugee files a case after a decision to block citizenship for those who arrived via a ’dangerous journey’.
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Two arrested for ’murder’ after a 20-year-old man is stabbed to death in east London
A 20-year-old man has been stabbed to death in east London.
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Retailers who sell knives online are subject to stricter regulations
Stricter rules for retailers selling knives online - and tougher penalties for those who break them - are to be introduced in the spring.
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UK’s top police officer calls it ’absurd’ that he cannot dismiss officers accused of rape
Britain’s most senior policeman said it was "absurd" that a court judgment handed down on Tuesday meant he could not sack serving officers who failed a vetting review, even if they had been accused of rape or other serious crimes.
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Gazan family permitted to settle in UK under Ukrainian scheme, as Home Office warns of ’floodgates opening’
A judge has ruled that a Gazan family can join a relative in the UK under a scheme meant for Ukrainian refugees - leading to fears the decision could pave the way for a new wave of asylum seekers.
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Migrant care workers in the UK face illegal fees of up to £20,000
Survey by Unison finds people on health and care worker visas also having to share beds and sleep rough.
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Map shows locations in the UK where people are most likely to be killed by friends or ex-partners
Home Office figures have revealed how many people were killed and who by across the country - you can use our interactive map to see how your area compares in detail.
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Raids on vape shops, car washes, and nail bars across the UK result in 4,000 arrests
Thousands of people working illegally in nail bars, car washes and restaurants have been arrested across the UK.
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UK Home Office halts asylum claims, leaving thousands of Syrians in limbo
Two months after the fall of Assad’s regime, Whitehall’s decision to pause asylum applications from Syrians has left more than 6,600 cases stuck on hold in the UK.
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Millions worry about privacy as government seeks access to messages and photos
The encrypted data of millions of Apple users worldwide could reportedly be handed over to the government.
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UK seeks access to Apple users’ encrypted data
Expert says government has ‘lit the blue touch paper on a truly enormous fight’ as it challenges firm’s privacy stance.
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Uncertainty over UK visa extensions puts Ukrainian refugees at risk of losing jobs and homes
Home Office process will leave some with eight-week gap when they are unable to prove right to live and work in UK.
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Top lawyer renews call for Prince Andrew to be questioned by the FBI
The FBI previously asked the Home Office for help to quiz the royal in 2020, before the investigation was paused last year.
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New terror-style laws could jail people smugglers for up to five years for checking weather forecasts
Terror-style laws could see people smugglers jailed for up to five years — just for looking up the Channel weather forecast.
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Immigration fraudster disguised with wigs to take UK citizenship tests on behalf of others
A 61-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly using an ‘array of wigs’ and other disguises to complete UK citizenship tests for at least 14 applicants.
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Over 8,000 social media accounts promoting people smuggling were shut down last year
Social media accounts featuring ad-style video testimonials from people smuggled into the UK were among more than 8,000 shut down for promoting the crime last year.
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UK government aims to prevent firms from paying ransomware demands by outsmarting hackers
The NHS, rail operators and water companies could soon be blocked from paying ransomware demands, under government plans.
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Home Office orders review: Ketamine may be reclassified as class a drug
The government is considering reclassifying the Class B drug after an increase in the number of people who reported using the drug.
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Home Office accused of spending £10,000 on a lavish dinner at The Gherkin’s Searcys restaurant
Civil servants reportedly received special permission to use the government’s Procurement Card to host the lavish gala for their Italian counterparts in November.
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Prince Andrew’s ’close confidant’ denied entry to the UK over national security concerns and ties to China
Known as H6, the man was invited to the royal’s birthday party in 2020, but the Home Office said he was considered to have engaged in "covert and deceptive activity". A judge has ruled the Chinese businessman had an "unusual" degree of trust from the royal.
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Home Office trial extends refugees’ time to find housing before eviction by double
Charities and politicians praise increase to 56 days but press for move to be made permanent
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UK delays full shift to digital immigration system amid eVisa flaws
People will be allowed to use expired identity documents amid ‘real fear’ of another Windrush-style scandal
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Rogue companies that break visa rules to exploit cheap foreign workers will face punishment under new regulations
Rogue businesses that flout visa rules could face lengthy bans from hiring foreign workers, as ministers seek to crack down on migrant exploitation.