Home Office news The latest news from the Home Office http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/ en-gb Copyright Home Office Thu, 24 May 2012 12:02:54 BST Police and Crime Commissioners to swear an oath of impartiality http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/police-commissioners-oath The oath would mean commissioners would represent all sections of the public without fear or favour Wed, 23 May 2012 17:14:25 BST Support for young victims of sexual violence and gangs http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/helping-sexual-violence-victims £1.2million will set up young people's advocates Thu, 24 May 2012 11:15:02 BST New approach to equality pays off http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/equality-strategy Report finds more opportunites are being opened up Wed, 23 May 2012 16:39:23 BST Putting people at the heart of tackling antisocial behaviour http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/antisocial-behaviour-white-paper Plans will make sure victims won't suffer in silence Wed, 23 May 2012 16:41:33 BST New screening to tackle tuberculosis in the UK http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/tuberculosis-screening Changes will save lives and £40 million Wed, 23 May 2012 16:28:31 BST Cocaine gang jailed for 42 years http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/cocaine-gang-jailed Four Spanish nationals sentenced to a total of 42 years Tue, 22 May 2012 17:51:26 BST Don't forget the kids' passports http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/kid's-passports Remember to check your children's passports before booking travel Tue, 22 May 2012 15:03:24 BST UK maintains high animal welfare standards http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/animal-welfare-standards UK leading the way on animal welfare Mon, 21 May 2012 12:35:19 BST International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/global-action-on-homophobia Lynne Featherstone slams prejudice and celebrates progress Fri, 18 May 2012 15:36:51 BST Former young runaways share stories with minister http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/young-runaways Lynne Featherstone at Children's Society. Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:19 BST Harrow couple sentenced over immigration scam http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/harrow-couple-immigration-scam Scammers tried to hide £330,000 in their house Fri, 18 May 2012 12:23:34 BST Police prosecution powers to be extended http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/HS-speech-policefed2012 Changes will reduce duplication of work Thu, 17 May 2012 10:41:02 BST Six months until first PCCs elected http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/Policecommiss Six months until the public decide. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:18:02 BST Equality reforms cut burden on business http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/red-tape-challenge Unnecessary red tape scrapped by Home Secretary Thu, 17 May 2012 13:19:14 BST Security Minister visits Olympic sailing site http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/weymouth-visit James Brokenshire meets security team at Weymouth Wed, 16 May 2012 13:54:18 BST Smugglers' van crushed http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/smugglers-van-crushed UK Border Agency crushes van used in a people smuggling attempt. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:45:07 BST Women?s Business Council starts work http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/womens-business-council Boost for businesswomen as advisory body meet for first time Tue, 15 May 2012 19:23:11 BST Scrapping family visitor appeal rights will save millions http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/family-visits Scrapping family visitor visa appeal rights will save millions and free up courts Wed, 16 May 2012 17:58:48 BST First annual index of female charity leaders launched http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/index-of-female-charity-leaders Women's contribution to Britain's biggest charities has been celebrated by the Home Secretary Mon, 14 May 2012 14:22:44 BST Sporting star tackles bullying http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/ben-cohen-stand-up-foundation Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone joins former rugby union star Ben Cohen to launch anti-bullying charity Tue, 15 May 2012 14:14:56 BST New agency will lead fight against serious organised crime http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/tackling-serious-organised-crime The National Crime Agency will transform how the UK tackles crime Sat, 12 May 2012 19:50:36 BST Minister explains reforms to policing http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/case-for-police-reform Nick Herbert's letter to police officers sets out the government's agenda for policing. Fri, 11 May 2012 17:08:35 BST Smuggler caught with heroin hidden in underwear http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/heroin-underwear-smuggler Portuguese man had more than £800,000 of heroin hidden in underwear Fri, 11 May 2012 15:52:27 BST British tennis aces support Sports Charter http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/tennis-aces-sign-sports-charter Tennis champions back drive to stamp out discrimination in sport Fri, 11 May 2012 14:04:38 BST Allow plenty of time to renew your passport this summer http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/renew-your-passport Holidaymakers planning to travel should check their passports are valid Thu, 10 May 2012 06:50:37 BST 37 years for £4.9m drug smugglers http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/37-years-for-drug-smugglers Two men jailed for 37 years after being found guilty of smuggling drugs Fri, 04 May 2012 16:13:17 BST Sweeping reforms to restore British liberties http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/protection-of-freedoms Unwarranted state intrusion will come to an end as the Protection of Freedoms Act becomes law Fri, 04 May 2012 17:35:24 BST People smugglers jailed http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/people-smugglers-jailed Two men who attempted to smuggle nine Kuwaitis into the UK have been jailed for eleven years Thu, 03 May 2012 12:43:56 BST UKBA and Spanish authorities crackdown on people smugglers http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/people-smuggling-crackdown Members of an alleged people smuggling gang have been arrested Wed, 02 May 2012 12:16:36 BST Child experts recruited to family returns panel http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/independent-family-returns-panel Panel advises government on returning families with no right to be in the UK Tue, 01 May 2012 16:38:18 BST Lynne Featherstone in Africa to promote women's rights http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/Lynne-Africa-visit Lynne Featherstone tackles violence against women and girls in Africa Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:56:23 BST Home Office in Top 50 Employers of Women http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/Top-50-employers-of-women Award recognises the Home Office as a workplace where women can thrive Mon, 21 May 2012 15:40:22 BST Drug smuggler sentenced to seven years http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/cocaine-peppers-smuggler He attempted to smuggle £13,000 worth of cocaine stuffed in peppers Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:31:04 BST Flying visit to see small airport border checks http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/Damian-Green-airport-visit Immigration Minister Damian Green sees border controls in action Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:42:32 BST Statement on extradition of Abu Hamza http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/Abu-Hamza European Court of Human Rights allows the extradition of Abu Hamza Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:55:57 BST Focus on victims to tackle antisocial behaviour http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/tackling-anti-social-behaviour Focusing on victims and changing the attitudes of police and partners is the key to tackling antisocial behaviour Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:50:33 BST Innovative projects share £10m funding http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/community-action-against-crime Projects tackling domestic violence and child abuse among those receiving funds Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:57:41 BST 'Mexxy' to be illegal from tonight http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/mexxy-illegal Order to temporarily ban it comes into effect tonight Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:58:49 BST Britain welcomes brightest and best workers http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/non-EEA-skilled-workers Annual limit for highly skilled workers will remain at 20,700 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:59:09 BST 'Sarah's Law' protects more than 200 children in first year http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/sarah's-law More than 200 children have been protected from potential harm Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:27:50 BST Communications data ? the facts http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/communications-data-facts The facts about communications data. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:59:55 BST CEOP head speaks out on child protection http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/ceop-commsdata Peter Davies says police need the right tools for the internet age Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:57:17 BST Support for victims of domestic violence http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/domestic-violence-help Help for migrants forced to flee their relationships as a result of domestic violence now available permanently Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:58:13 BST Report shows true extent of UK fraud http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/fraud-costs-uk-economy Fraudsters are costing the UK an estimated £73 billion a year Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:09:59 BST First 'legal high' to be banned under new powers http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/mexxy-banned New temporary control powers will be used for the first time to ban 'mexxy' Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:06:21 BST Chief Inspector of Constabulary to retire http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/sir-denis-o'connor-retires Sir Denis O?Connor will retire as HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:55:06 BST Equalities Minister promotes LGB&T rights across Europe http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/council-of-europe-lgbt Lynne Featherstone tackles discrimination at Strasbourg conference Tue, 22 May 2012 18:30:06 BST Taxi drivers eligible for enhanced criminal records check http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/taxi-crb-checks Taxi licensing authorities can now apply for checks before issuing licences Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:06:51 BST Ambitious plans to turn the tide on irresponsible drinking http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/alcohol-strategy Radical plans to turn the tide against irresponsible drinking and empower communities to reclaim their high streets were unveiled today by Home Secretary Theresa May. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:49:01 GMT PC William Barker receives posthumous bravery award http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/PC-William-Barker His bravery and sacrifice recognised with a commendation by the Queen Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:32:05 BST