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Child cruelty convictions such as neglect and abandonment will face the same police notification requirements as registered sex offenders.
The refugee model will shift from permanent to temporary for those who claim asylum from 2 March.
Government takes decisive action by rapidly introducing a new legal definition for ‘honour’- based abuse.
Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion will now have 3 times as long to renew their stay.
From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) .
Government announces a record £73.4 million in funding in 2026 to 2027 for protective security at Jewish, Muslim, and other faith sites.
The Minister of State for Policing and Crime's remit letter to the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) for chief police officers, 2026 to 2027 pay round.
The Minister of State for Policing and Crime's remit letter to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) for the 2026 to 2027 pay round.
The Home Office has today (16 February 2026) confirmed its appointment of Mike Cunningham as the new Chair of the SIA.
Border Force and police seizures of ketamine and cannabis at all-time high and Border Force ramps up the return of foreign smugglers.
Every child caught carrying a knife in England and Wales will be given a mandatory targeted plan to stop them reoffending and protect the public.
MI5 and cyber security services deliver rare briefings to Vice Chancellors and political parties to harden the UK’s resilience against foreign interference.
Government expands Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route.
Illegal migrants and criminals from 3 African countries will be deported following a threat by the Home Secretary to shut down their visas to Britain.
Government collaborates with Microsoft and other world leading technology companies to create a framework which will identify gaps in deepfake detection.
Wales will see a significant boost to the number of neighbourhood police officers on its streets.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the largest reforms to policing since the police service was founded 2 centuries ago.
Update on the progress and completion of the Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences.
Thousands of people affected by the Home Office Windrush scandal will see greater compensation and claims processed quicker, under reforms taking effect today.
Home Secretaries will be given new powers to sack chief constables who fail their communities.
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