Latest Press Releases from the Home Office http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk en-gb Copyright Home Office Sat Nov 07 23:08:12 GMT 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/community-unites Residents from a deprived housing estate once blighted by crime and anti-social behaviour, who took a stand against gangs ruining their lives, met with Policing and Crime Minister David Hanson. Fri Nov 06 09:31:20 GMT 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/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 15:10:48 GMT 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/crime-fighting-communities People who have helped fight crime in their neighbourhoods were met by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell to kick off a week of nationwide activity. Mon Nov 02 12:18:53 GMT 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/multi-million-pound-boost A multi-million pound boost to the emergency services radio communication system has been awarded. Mon Nov 02 12:30:59 GMT 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/halloween-clampdown As the nights draw in and young people take to the streets for Halloween, more than 1,000 dedicated youth workers and police officers will be patrolling communities. Fri Oct 30 09:28:24 GMT 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/hmic-crime-counts Statement from the Policing and Crime Minister David Hanson MP on the HMIC Crime Counts report. Thu Oct 22 12:10:14 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/latest-recommended-shortage The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommends that the shortage occupation route should include teachers in special schools and skilled meat boners and trimmers on its list of jobs. Wed Oct 21 11:30:15 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/local-crime-figures A new interactive national map giving the public access to local statistics and details on neighbourhood policing in their area was launched today. Tue Oct 20 10:43:16 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/success-anti-trafficking A new system to identify and support victims has dealt with nearly 150 people in its first three months. Mon Oct 19 17:24:43 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/cashback-from-crooks Communities across the country are today benefiting as ill gotten gains confiscated from crooks are used to fund worthwhile community projects. Fri Oct 16 17:18:13 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/more-victim-support Extra help for victims of anti-social behaviour, a crackdown on those that breach ASBOs and new local minimum service standards agreed with the public, that outline what they should expect from councils, police and social landlords to deal with intimidation. Fri Oct 16 17:18:31 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/improved-safeguarding Children and vulnerable adults are to be better protected with the start of the new vetting and barring scheme (VBS). Fri Oct 16 17:18:37 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/it-contract-value-for-money Current contracts between the Home Office and its two major IT suppliers have been extended ? saving the taxpayer more than £100m over six years. Fri Oct 16 17:18:48 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/anti-metal-theft The project has won top spot in the national Tilley Awards ceremony after delivering a 90% drop in incidents of metal theft. Tue Oct 06 18:17:20 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/counter-terrorism-comp The next generation of architects, designers, planners and engineers are invited to create innovative counter-terrorism solutions in the latest Home Office university design competition. Wed Oct 07 18:10:59 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/adverts-highlight-knife New advertising which highlights the cost of carrying a knife and a taskforce of young anti-knife crime campaigners were launched today. Fri Oct 02 13:20:12 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/criminal-records-fees The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) has reduced the fee for Standard Disclosures. Thu Oct 01 12:08:02 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/notification-requirements Convicted terrorists will have to notify the authorities of where they live, changes of address and any foreign travel arrangements. Thu Oct 01 12:15:57 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/uk-vietnam-crime The UK and Vietnam have exchanged instruments of ratification bringing into force a new treaty of mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. Wed Sep 30 16:54:40 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/tough-new-powers Violent partners will be banned from their homes and their victims given support to escape abuse under new proposals due to be unveiled today. Tue Sep 29 11:18:43 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/national-id-cards Skilled migrants renewing their visas to stay in the UK will be issued with an ID card from the New Year. Fri Sep 25 13:31:55 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/adverts-legel-highs A new information campaign which highlights the risks of so called 'legal highs' Fri Sep 18 18:01:54 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/treaties-offenders-justice Ensuring suspected sex offenders are swiftly brought to justice is one of the aims of a new extradition treaty. Fri Sep 18 15:20:19 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/first-identity-commissioner The first Identity Commissioner, Sir Joseph Pilling, was confirmed today by the Home Secretary Alan Johnson. He will take up his appointment on 1 October 2009. Wed Sep 16 11:05:44 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/tackle-hate-crime New measures to support victims of hate crime, bring more perpetrators to justice and increase reporting of these crimes were outlined today. Wed Sep 16 13:01:02 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/anit-poaching-crime The fight against wildlife has been stepped up with the appointment of the first ever poaching priority officer for England and Wales. Thu Sep 10 10:18:36 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/controls-jobs-british A raft of new government measures will ensure that resident workers can have every opportunity to fill vacancies before they are offered to workers abroad. Mon Sep 07 13:33:20 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/sharing-criminality-info Home Secretary Alan Johnson today announced the appointment of Sunita Mason as the Government?s Independent Advisor for Criminality Information Management. Thu Sep 10 14:58:50 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/registration-rights-female Female couples now have the same rights as heterosexual couples when registering the birth of a child conceived as a result of fertility treatment. Tue Sep 01 11:08:06 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/booze-asbo-drinkers Tough new powers to crack down on people responsible for alcohol-fuelled crime and antisocial behaviour have come into force. Tue Sep 01 11:08:05 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/fight-against-phone-crime Action to prevent criminals abusing new mobile phone technology, which allows them to be used like debit, credit and pre-paid cards, has been agreed by the government, mobile phone and card payments industries. Tue Sep 01 15:15:56 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/immigration-asylum-stats Annual immigration statistics for 2008 and quarterly immigration figures for April to June 2009 were published today. Thu Aug 27 12:18:31 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/ban-legal-highs Man-made chemicals and GBL are two of the so called 'legal highs' to be banned by the end of the year. Tue Aug 25 17:24:22 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/id-fraud-crack-down A new fingerprint sharing deal with Canada and Australia will boost the fight against identity fraud. Fri Aug 21 12:56:57 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/restrain-powers-protect A powerful tool to help protect victims of harassment including domestic abuse will come into effect next month. Fri Aug 21 12:57:30 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/taser-tackle-violence New figures reveal the use and discharge of Tasers against violent criminals has increased as more specially trained units take to the streets. Mon Aug 17 13:33:18 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/science-technology-strategy Experts from industry and academia are being invited to provide groundbreaking innovations to help combat the threat of terrorism. Fri Aug 14 11:12:29 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/criminal-records-satisfaction Research shows CRB checks have prevented around 98,000 unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. Wed Aug 12 14:25:22 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-inspectors-contabulary Alan Johnson today announced four new Inspectors of Constabulary Thu Aug 06 17:09:40 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/protect-businesses-against-crime A £5m fund for small retailers to buy security devices such as alarms, UV markers or radios was unveiled today. Thu Aug 06 11:47:33 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/controls-public-safe Policing Minister announces strong new civil orders and additional support for victims of sexual assault. Wed Aug 05 11:50:23 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/awards-honour-people An awards scheme was launched today by the government?s crime and justice adviser. Tue Aug 04 12:41:14 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/points-system-citizenship Plans requiring would-be-citizens to earn enough points to stay permanently in the UK were revealed by the government today. Tue Aug 04 10:21:58 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/uk-id-card-image-unveiled The image of the ID card for British citizens was officially unveiled in Manchester and London today. Thu Jul 30 13:31:57 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/money-homes-safe More than 45,000 homes will have their security improved after a cash injection of nearly £5m from the government. Tue Jul 28 10:53:16 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/organised-car-crime Police intelligence unit dedicated to fighting organised vehicle crime receives £300,000 to continue its work. Wed Jul 22 15:54:01 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/immigration-customs-powers UK border controls were strengthened today. Wed Jul 22 14:12:16 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/government-prevent-youth-crime Out-of-control families should be challenged to prevent their children getting involved in anti-social behaviour. Wed Jul 22 13:46:40 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/plans-tackle-youth-violence Details of the next phase of the Tackling Knives Action Programme (TKAP) were unveiled today. Wed Jul 22 16:03:40 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/statistics-animal-research Annual statistics on the use of animals in scientific research. Tue Jul 21 13:19:21 BST 2009