Latest news from the Home Office http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk en-gb Copyright Home Office Sun Nov 08 09:00:34 GMT 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/government-measures-ripa The level of authorisation required by local authorities to sign off investigatory techniques will be raised to prevent them being used for trivial matters. Wed Nov 04 16:02:00 GMT 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/staying-safe-over-halloween More than 1,000 dedicated youth workers and police officers will be patrolling our communities over Halloween weekend. Fri Oct 30 10:32:14 GMT 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/crime-statistics-to-june-09 The latest figures show that overall crime remains stable. Thu Oct 22 16:51:01 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/statement-violence-data-review The Home Secretary has released a statement on the HMIC reports. Thu Oct 22 14:27:57 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/national-crime-map A new interactive national map gives you access to local crime statistics and neighbourhood policing details in your area. Tue Oct 20 12:01:13 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/cashback-from-crooks Ill-gotten gains confiscated from criminals are being used to fund worthwhile community projects. Thu Oct 15 12:22:24 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/more-local-action-on-asb We?re cracking down on people who breach their ASBOs and giving more help to victims of anti-social behaviour. Tue Oct 13 12:08:57 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/vetting-barring-scheme Children and vulnerable adults will be better protected under the new scheme. Mon Oct 12 13:13:29 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/counter-terrorism-competition Our competition encourages student architects and designers to find new ways to mitigate the threat of vehicle-borne terrorist attack. Wed Oct 07 18:06:53 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/making-the-internet-safer-09 October 14 is Internet Watch Foundation Awareness Day. Thu Oct 15 11:10:20 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/go-orders Violent partners will be banned from their homes and their victims given support to escape abuse. Tue Sep 29 12:53:22 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/id-card-roll-out Skilled migrants renewing their visas to stay in the United Kingdom will be issued with an identity card from the new year. Tue Sep 29 12:53:40 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/legal-highs-campaign A new campaign aimed at clubbers highlights the risks of ?legal highs?. Tue Sep 29 12:53:51 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/hate-crime-plan-launched The government?s new action plan seeks to reduce hate crime, support hate crime victims and bring more perpetrators to justice. Wed Sep 16 15:16:31 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-controls-protect-jobs Resident workers will have every opportunity to fill vacancies before they are offered to workers abroad. Mon Sep 07 14:47:06 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/equal-rights-birth-registration They now have the same rights as heterosexual couples when registering the birth of a child conceived through fertility treatment. Tue Sep 01 11:09:10 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/safer-shopping-mobile-phones Find out how we?re working with mobile phone companies to make sure criminals don?t take advantage of new phone technology. Wed Sep 30 14:40:20 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/harmful-legal-highs-banned Several chemicals used on herbal smoking products and other so called ?legal highs?, will be banned by the end of the year. Tue Aug 25 11:24:35 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-powers-victims-dom-violence Victims of harassment will have greater protection as current restraining order powers are extended. Fri Aug 21 11:38:30 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/scientists-counter-terrorism Find out how we're working with scientists, industry experts and academics to combat the threat of terrorism. Fri Aug 14 11:28:36 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/5m-help-retailers-prevent-crime A new grants programme of £5m will help small businesses protect themselves against crime. Wed Sep 16 15:43:29 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-tackle-violence-action-plan The government's updated violent crime strategy outlines how we plan to further protect the public from violence. Wed Aug 05 12:30:04 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/funding-sexual-violence-victims The government has allocated a further £3.2m to help victims of sexual violence. Wed Aug 05 12:03:08 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/id-card-image-unveiled See what the new ID cards will look like. Thu Jul 30 13:49:09 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/make-more-homes-safer The government has allocated £5m to make more than 45,000 homes more secure. Wed Jul 29 10:55:28 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/plans-tackle-youth-violence It will include a specialist team to help tackle gang-related violence. Wed Jul 22 16:39:27 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-olympic-strategy-safe-secure Find out how the government is working to ensure a safe and secure Olympics in 2012. Tue Jul 21 17:24:20 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/terror-threat-level-substantial The UK threat level from international terrorism has changed from SEVERE to SUBSTANTIAL. Mon Jul 20 11:58:49 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/crime-statistics-2008-09 Latest figures show that overall crime remains stable. Thu Jul 16 13:09:57 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/crb-reduces-fees The fee for standard disclosure checks will be reduced from October. Wed Jul 15 17:07:21 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-strategy-organised-crime The new strategy includes plans to seize assetts and shut businesses. Tue Jul 14 09:40:28 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/anti-social-behaviour-website See what is being done to tackle anti-social behaviour in your area. Mon Jul 13 09:32:53 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/id-card-rollout-accelerated Identity cards will be rolled out more quickly under new government proposals. Wed Jul 01 11:34:41 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/more-help-knife-crime More than £2m will be given to hundreds of groups to fight knife crime. Mon Jun 29 18:15:51 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/seatbelt-dodgers-face-fines Motorists caught without a seatbelt will now face on-the-spot fines of £60. Mon Jun 29 18:04:30 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/criminal-community-cashback A new £4m programme lets you choose how to spend seized money. Fri Jun 26 15:55:26 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-passports-facelift-security The next generation will have a new design and improved security features. Mon Jun 15 11:09:51 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-home-sec Alan Johnson is named by Number 10 as the new Home Secretary. Fri Jun 05 15:53:40 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/gurkhas-to-settle Any Gurkhas who served in the British Army for four years may now stay. Thu May 21 15:47:22 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/fewer-workers-eastern-europe New figures show the numbers are at their lowest since 2004. Wed May 20 16:07:24 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/alcohol-sales-and-promotion Our new consultation looks at how to challenge irresponsible sellers. Thu May 14 11:20:01 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/public-more-say-criminal-assets People will be able to choose how £4m is spent in their local area. Tue May 12 17:21:57 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/design-terrorism Winner announced in competition to design safer public spaces. Tue May 12 17:03:44 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/dna-tell-us We want to know what you think about how DNA records are stored. Thu May 07 12:50:02 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/drug-seizures-2008 New figures show seizures were up 17% last year. Thu May 07 15:42:00 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/high-street-stores-id-cards Retailers may help people apply for ID cards and passports. Wed May 06 12:08:20 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/help-us-clamp-down-on-clampers We want your opinions on our plans to regulate and licence rogue wheel clamping firms. Thu Apr 30 14:40:26 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/communications-data-consultation We want your opinion on how this information is collected and stored. Mon Apr 27 15:27:24 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/gurkhas-statement New criteria will be used to consider applications. Fri Apr 24 11:41:42 BST 2009 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/latest-crime-statistics-2008 The quarterly figures show that crime remains stable. Thu Apr 23 13:52:29 BST 2009