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UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflict
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (141+ words) Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life'saving assistance in response to worsening humanitarian situation. Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the'Middle East'will receive'life-saving support, thanks to new funding announced today by…...
Statistics on so called ‘honour-based’ abuse offences, England and Wales, year ending March 2025
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (938+ words) Published 6 November 2025 Frequency of release: Annual This release contains statistics about so called "honour-based" abuse (HBA) related offences and incidents recorded by the police in England and Wales. This publication provides information on the number of police recorded offences which…...
Call for evidence: An inspection of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (268+ words) The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys to submit evidence for the inspection. In line with their 2026-27 inspection plan, the Independent Chief Inspector…...
Government plans new powers to close down charities peddling extremism
1+ week, 2+ day ago (425+ words) Powers are in addition to an imminent consultation that will road-test plans to ban leaders who use their positions to promote violence or hatred The Government has announced plans to strengthen the Charity Commission's powers to close down charities that…...
Secretary of State announces appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
1+ week, 5+ day ago (266+ words) The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Hilary Benn MP, has announced the reappointment of two Commissioners (Lisa Caldwell and…...
Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity
1+ week, 6+ day ago (719+ words) Stricter conditions for migrants receiving asylum support will create a fairer, compliance-based system that's better for the British taxpayer. Asylum seekers who break the law, illegally work or can support themselves financially will have their accommodation and financial support removed…...
Foreign criminals excluded from UK under strict new rules
1+ week, 6+ day ago (386+ words) Foreign criminals will be refused entry to the UK or have their visas cancelled in a crackdown on those posing a threat to the British public." Under new rules introduced today, any foreign offender who has received a suspended sentence…...
Liz Chinchen appointed as senior adviser to Secretary of State
1+ week, 6+ day ago (139+ words) Liz Chinchen to work with ministers and senior officials on industrial relations in health and social care. The Secretary of State has made clear his commitment to constructive and effective industrial relations in the NHS and maintaining a strong ethos…...
Explanatory memorandum to the statement of changes in the Immigration Rules: HC 1691, 5 March 2026 (accessible)
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1746+ words) Published 5 March 2026 1.1 This Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared by the Home Office and is laid before Parliament by Command of His Majesty. 1.2 This Explanatory Memorandum contains information for the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments and the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee....
Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (673+ words) Government to end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans. An "emergency brake" on visas has been imposed for the first time on nationals from 4 countries following a surge in asylum claims from legal…...