Home Office press releases Latest Press Releases from the Home Office http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk en-gb Copyright Home Office Thu Jan 08 04:26:28 GMT 2009 Volunteers welcome criminal record checks to protect the vulnerable http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Volunteers-welcome-CRB-checks Volunteers in favour of checks, according to new research. Wed Jan 07 10:48:34 GMT 2009 Keeping children safe from harm http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/UKBA-keeps-children-from-harm New UK Border Agency guidelines to protect child welfare in Britain?s immigration system. Tue Jan 06 19:03:49 GMT 2009 Crime maps online across England and Wales http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/online-crime-maps The public can now track crime trends in their neighbourhood using new online maps. Tue Jan 06 19:11:20 GMT 2009 £5m seized from criminals gives new year boost to police http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/cash-boost-to-police Police forces to receive millions from seizures. Tue Jan 06 14:46:51 GMT 2009 Stronger voice on local policing for every community http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/stronger-voice-policing Home Secretary congratulates police forces for agreeing to meet the terms of the policing pledge. Mon Jan 05 15:56:20 GMT 2009 Early success for new points system http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Early-success-new-points-system The points system for foriegn workers in the UK is already reporting good progress. Mon Jan 05 11:40:41 GMT 2009 A record 5,000 foreign lawbreakers removed from UK http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/5,000-foreigners-removed-uk UK Border Agency meet tough targets set by the government for 2008. Mon Dec 29 12:05:49 GMT 2008 New power and guidance to tackle alcohol-related crime http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/New-power-guidance-alcohol-crime Government gives police and local authorities more tools. Tue Dec 23 12:57:15 GMT 2008 New death records scheme to tackle identity fraud http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-death-records-scheme A new scheme will bring an end to a cruel type of identity fraud. Tue Dec 23 12:58:37 GMT 2008 Plans to cut police red tape get national roll out http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/national-rollout-cut-to-red-tape Cuts to crime form-filling starts next week. Tue Dec 23 17:58:58 GMT 2008 Policing and crime bill: putting people first http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/policing-crime-bill The new bill will protect the public, increase accountability and tackle crime and disorder. Thu Dec 18 13:55:54 GMT 2008 Work restrictions will continue for Bulgarians and Romanians http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/work-restrictions-continue They will not get free access to the British labour market. Thu Dec 18 11:40:31 GMT 2008 New sexual assault referral centre in Cornwall http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/New-SARC-in-cornwal £75,000 for a new Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Cornwall. Thu Dec 18 11:45:33 GMT 2008 Government ratifies European convention against human trafficking http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/government-ratifies-convention A major milestone in the fight against human trafficking. Wed Dec 17 17:16:33 GMT 2008 First ID cards issued to foreign nationals in Sheffield http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/First-ID-cards-in-sheffield Foreign nationals in Sheffield can now enrol. Wed Dec 17 16:10:31 GMT 2008 Common sense standards for fighting crime and retaining DNA http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/common-sense-standards New standards set out rules for the use of investigatory powers and DNA. Tue Dec 16 15:30:40 GMT 2008 Preventing domestic violence over the holidays http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/preventing-domestic-violence New campaign to keep women safe through the Christmas season. Tue Dec 16 12:06:46 GMT 2008 Tackling knives programme ? six months on http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Tackling-knives-six-months-on New figures published show positive results in targetted areas. Tue Dec 16 13:45:16 GMT 2008 Winners announced for ?Tackling Drugs Changing Lives? awards http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Tackling-drugs-award-winners-08 National awards acknowledge hard-working professionals and volunteers. Wed Dec 10 15:48:35 GMT 2008 Government steps up the fight against extremism http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/government-fight-extremism Nearly £14m pledged to counter the message of hate. Wed Dec 10 13:24:31 GMT 2008 £330,000 to tackle alcohol-fuelled crime in London http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Funds-tackle-alcoholcrime-London Funding for 11 London boroughs to tackle alcohol-related crime and disorder. Wed Dec 10 12:55:52 GMT 2008 New powers to close problem buildings http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Premises-closure-order-in-action First premises closure order brings relief to east London community. Mon Dec 08 16:23:49 GMT 2008 Minister unveils new detention facility http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/minister-unveils-detention Expanded detention facility for illegal immigrants opens. Fri Dec 05 13:15:36 GMT 2008 'Know your limits' at Clothes Show Live http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/knowyourlimits-clothes-show-live Birmingham fashion fair opens exhibition on sensible alcohol drinking. Fri Dec 05 14:44:11 GMT 2008 New campaign on the dangers of taking cocaine http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-campaign-on-cocaine-use Government unveils innovative TV and online advertising campaign. Thu Dec 04 10:25:38 GMT 2008 Time?s up for irresponsible drink deals http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/irresponsible-drink-deals Government announces new measures to tackle alcohol-fuelled crime. Wed Dec 03 18:25:14 GMT 2008 Fair rules for strong communities http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/fair-rules-strong-communities Government's new agenda for strengthening communities in difficult economic times. Tue Dec 02 11:04:23 GMT 2008 New powers to close problem buildings http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-powers-close-buildings Police and local authorities can apply to close buildings involved in anti-social behaviour. Mon Dec 01 16:34:52 GMT 2008 Cutting police red tape in Staffordshire http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/cutting-police-red-tape-stafford Policing minister meets with regional anti-bureaucracy team. Mon Dec 01 16:20:38 GMT 2008 New report released on neighbourhood policing http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/HMIC-report-neighbour-policing Report finds excellent work is being done by many police forces. Fri Nov 28 15:37:04 GMT 2008 New anti-knife crime billboards unveiled http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-anti-knife-billboards The billboards are part of a national campaign against knife crime. Fri Nov 28 13:46:28 GMT 2008 Police and public back policing pledge http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/policing-green-paper-responses Consultation responses support neighbourhood policing ideals. Fri Nov 28 14:30:52 GMT 2008 West Yorkshire Police thanked for their work on the policing pledge http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/west-yorkshire-police-pledge West Yorkshire is the second force to fulfill the new pledge. Fri Nov 28 11:54:42 GMT 2008 Additional money to tackle crime in Manchester http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/tackling-crime-in-manchester Government provides more than £90,000 to tackle crime and support victims. Wed Nov 26 15:22:47 GMT 2008 Football violence statistics released for 2007-08 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/football-violence Minister praises police officers, football clubs and fans. Tue Nov 25 10:47:48 GMT 2008 First identity cards are issued http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/first-id-cards-issued Foreign nationals can begin applying for identity cards today. Thu Nov 27 10:29:10 GMT 2008 Funding for more police Tasers http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Funding-for-more-police-tasers Home Secretary announces funding for up to 10,000 new Tasers following a successful pilot in 10 police forces. Mon Nov 24 13:59:28 GMT 2008 National identity scheme a step closer to reality http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/consultation-national-ID-scheme A consultation was launched today into the next step of the government's identity scheme. Fri Nov 21 15:33:02 GMT 2008 New measures will aid police minority ethnic recruitment http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-measures-aid-police New report details police recruitment of minority ethnic candidates. Fri Nov 21 10:28:15 GMT 2008 Tough action to protect vulnerable women and tackle kerb crawlers http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/tough-action-protect-women New measures will protect exploited prostitutes by targeting their customers. Wed Nov 19 13:47:42 GMT 2008 Third quarter removals at six-year high http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/third-quarter-removals-08 More people were removed from the country between July and September than in any other third quarter since 2002. Wed Nov 19 13:10:47 GMT 2008 New board member to lead roll-out of first ID cards http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-board-id-cards Identity and Passport Service announces Vince Gaskell as new board member. Tue Nov 18 12:56:43 GMT 2008 Industry and government work together to tackle internet terror http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/industry-and-government Cutting edge filtering technology will restrict access to terror websites. Tue Nov 18 11:10:04 GMT 2008 Giving Luton residents a stronger voice on local crime priorities http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/giving-luton-voice Home Secretary learns about changes there first-hand during a visit. Mon Nov 17 15:03:59 GMT 2008 £6m seized from criminals to boost policing http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/6-million-seized Police forces will benefit from millions in asset seizures. Mon Nov 17 15:24:26 GMT 2008 Next phase in billboard campaign against knife crime http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/knife-crime-billboard Billboards designed by young people will make the case against knives. Mon Nov 17 13:24:21 GMT 2008 Counter-terrorism design competition http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/ho-counter-terrorism-comp Design students are called on to create innovative designs to prevent terrorism. Mon Nov 17 14:27:56 GMT 2008 Binge drinkers to confront criminal behaviour http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/binge-drinkers-confront Binge drinkers arrested for alcohol-related offences will have to face up to the consequences of their drinking. Mon Nov 17 14:50:15 GMT 2008 200,000 fewer jobs for migrant workers under new rules http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/fewer-migrant-jobs 200,000 fewer jobs for migrant workers under new rules Tue Nov 11 14:54:17 GMT 2008 ID cards are on time, and on budget http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/id-cards-on-time Significant progress has been made. Thu Nov 06 13:06:49 GMT 2008