Latest Press Releases from the Home Office http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk en-gb Copyright Home Office Sun Jul 05 03:43:26 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/visa-requirement-enforced Visitors to the UK from South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland will only be able to travel with a visa. Wed Jul 01 14:16:59 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/home-secretary-affirms-id Rollout of ID cards to be accelerated. Tue Jun 30 17:17:48 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-penalties-seatbelts-plates Motorists caught without a seatbelt or using illegal number plates face on-the-spot fines. Mon Jun 29 17:04:24 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/more-help-knife-crime More than 150 organisations will receive £2.3m to tackle knife crime. Mon Jun 29 17:04:09 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/cashback-crime-communities A new pilot fund gives local people a direct say on how criminals' ill-gotten gains are used to improve their communities. Fri Jun 26 15:53:04 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/finalists-2009-tilley-award The 12 national finalists have been named in an awards recognising innovative crime-fighting projects. Mon Jun 15 14:21:16 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/lord-west-in-wales-contest-tour Counter Terrorism Minister laid out details of the revised ?CONTEST? strategy. Mon Jun 15 13:30:43 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/launch-neighbourhood-watch-week A week focusing on a range of issues including giving communities even more tools to protect themselves from criminals. Mon Jun 15 12:26:05 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/contract-for-next-gen-passports The next generation of British passports will be delivered under a new £400 million contract. Fri Jun 12 11:34:20 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/London-4.5m-tackle-youth-crime New policing minister visits Croydon to sees how the money is being spent. Wed Jun 10 13:35:11 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/anti-binge-drinking A new advertising campaign includes a video confronting young people with the reality of drunken behaviour. Wed Jun 10 13:32:03 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/tackling-drugs-comm National Tackling Drugs Week was launched today by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell. Mon Jun 08 12:54:41 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/gang-visa-scam Three people have been jailed for a total of 19 years following the largest ever immigration crime investigation. Wed Jun 10 13:22:47 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/proposals-for-control-of-gbl New controls for a range of drug substances have been set out in two public consultations. Fri May 29 11:20:34 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/gurkhas-right-to-settle-in-uk Former Gurkhas who have served in the British Army for at least four years are now eligible for settlement in the UK. Thu May 21 14:38:47 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/New-immigration-asylum-stats Immigration statistics published on migration from Eastern Europe, asylum applications, removals and voluntary departures. Wed May 20 15:11:14 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Tough-regs-immigration-advisors New rules to tackle rogue immigration advisers to be launched by the government. Thu May 14 15:23:23 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/tack-irresponsible-alcohol-sales Proposals for a mandatory code of practice for pubs, clubs, off-licences and supermarkets launched for consultation. Wed May 13 17:36:55 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/health-taskforce-violence-women Team set up in response to issues raised during the violence against women and girls consultation. Wed May 13 13:09:14 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-crime-strategy-published Prime Minister unveils the government?s updated crime strategy ? 'Cutting Crime: two years on'. Tue May 12 17:01:26 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/hs-announces-hmic-chief Chief Inspector Denis O?Connor has been appointed as Her Majesty?s Chief Inspector of Constabulary. Mon May 11 12:07:54 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/consultation-animals-in-science A public consultation has been launched on the European Commission?s proposal for a new directive. Fri May 08 12:48:40 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/CT-design-comp-winner-announced Security Minister Lord West announces the winner of the ?Public Spaces, Safer Places? competition. Fri May 08 12:31:14 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-proposals-for-dna-database New proposals outlined to reassure the public that the right people are kept on the DNA database. Thu May 07 13:55:51 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/manchester-first-apply-id-cards Residents will be the first British citizens to apply for a voluntary ID card from late 2009. Wed May 06 09:36:51 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/high-st-shops-passports-idcards Retailers in talks to offer a local, convenient recording service to customers. Thu May 07 14:06:01 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/increase-in-taser-use New figures published on taser use from September to December 2008. Thu May 07 11:54:47 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/hate-promoters-banned-UK-named Individuals banned from the UK for stirring up hatred have been named and shamed for the first time. Tue May 05 11:53:57 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/breaking-drug-networks-cut-crime Police congratulated for their excellent work at the Tackling Drugs Supply Awards. Fri May 01 18:12:01 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/queen-bravery-award-winners Home Secretary praises courage of award winners. Fri May 01 14:08:55 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/consultation-wheel-clamping Plans to subject rogue wheel clamping businesses to tough new regulations Thu Apr 30 10:06:26 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/1st-review-shortage-occup-lists A number of key changes have been recommended in the first review published by the migration advisory committee. Wed Apr 29 13:32:52 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/two-appointments-to-ACMD Home Secretary announces Dr Anita Nolan and Dr Fiona Measham as new appointees. Tue Apr 28 15:58:47 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/comms-data-consultation Consultation on new measures to maintain the capability of public authorities to obtain access to communications data. Mon Apr 27 12:57:17 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/quart-crime-stats-england-wales Statistics show that overall crime is stable or falling, which includes a 12% drop in knife-related murder. Thu Apr 23 12:12:06 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/community-payback-in-liverpool Louise Casey visits a project in Liverpool that has offenders doing intensive community payback work. Wed Apr 22 13:29:53 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/community-success-asb-in-Newham Home Office minister visits an east London housing estate changed through local partnership. Tue Apr 21 14:55:04 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/5m-protect-crowded-places-attack Funding announced by government in conjunction with a public consultation launch. Mon Apr 20 13:48:51 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Home-sec-reviews-ripa Plans announced to stop investigatory powers being used under the Act for trivial purposes. Fri Apr 17 15:46:55 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/electronic-apps-faster-CRB Launch of a new electronic application system to bring faster results for customers. Fri Apr 17 15:45:41 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/HS-improvements-airport-security Jacqui Smith inspects the physical improvements to Glasgow airport?s security. Fri Apr 17 10:44:42 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/New-measures-victims-sex-assault New measures announced to improve the investigation and prosecution of rape and to provide more support for victims. Wed Apr 15 17:27:18 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/5.5m-seized-from-criminals Police forces to receive a cash boost from assets seized from criminals. Tue Apr 14 12:29:26 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/police-reforms-great-yarmouth Policing minister visits Norfolk to see how the reforms are serving the community. Fri Apr 17 15:47:29 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/New-era-neighbourhood-policing The Prime Minister and Home Secretary mark the first anniversary of neighbourhood policing teams being rolled-out. Tue Apr 14 10:49:54 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/MAC-worker-restriction-scheme The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is pleased with the government?s decision to keep the scheme. Wed Apr 08 13:36:23 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Work-restrict-Eastern-European Strict working restrictions will not be scrapped says government. Wed Apr 08 13:17:36 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/cracking-down-on-burglary New support package announced to help the public protect themselves from burglary. Tue Apr 07 14:04:30 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/New-contracts-IDcards-passports ID cards and enhanced passports will be introduced under new contracts. Tue Apr 07 12:35:15 BST 2009 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Tight-regs-for-wheel-clamp-firms Proposals for introducing compulsory licensing to tackle rogue firms. Fri Apr 03 11:40:41 BST 2009