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Foreign criminals excluded from UK under strict new rules

Foreign criminals excluded from UK under strict new rules

Thursday, 05 March 2026

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. ...

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Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity

Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Stricter conditions for migrants receiving asylum support will create a fairer, compliance-based system that’s better for the British taxpayer....

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Over £370 million saved in crackdown on asylum claims by tourists

Over £370 million saved in crackdown on asylum claims by tourists

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Almost £400 million has been saved in asylum accommodation and support costs after a crackdown on tourists abusing the UK’s immigration system.   ...

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Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK

Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Raising the English fluency level will allow migrants to contribute and integrate into British life....

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Home Secretary's speech on immigration: 5 March 2026

Home Secretary's speech on immigration: 5 March 2026

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's speech at the Institute for Public Policy Research on immigration reforms. ...

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK France nuclear policy and cooperation

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK France nuclear policy and cooperation

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK-France nuclear policy and cooperation...

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Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse

Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

Government to end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans....

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Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed

Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

Lord Hogan-Howe to lead independent review to determine new number of police forces....

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New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences

New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences

Monday, 02 March 2026

Child cruelty convictions such as neglect and abandonment will face the same police notification requirements as registered sex offenders....

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Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months

Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months

Monday, 02 March 2026

The refugee model will shift from permanent to temporary for those who claim asylum from 2 March....

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Crackdown on public sector fraud delivers over £7.5 billion of savings to the taxpayer

Crackdown on public sector fraud delivers over £7.5 billion of savings to the taxpayer

Friday, 27 February 2026

The taxpayer will benefit from £7.53 billion in savings due to a crackdown on public sector fraud in the past year alone, new statistics today confirm...

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New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’  based abuse

New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’ based abuse

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Government takes decisive action by rapidly introducing a new legal definition for ‘honour’- based abuse. ...

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Ukrainians to receive greater certainty about their futures

Ukrainians to receive greater certainty about their futures

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion will now have 3 times as long to renew their stay. ...

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Help with the cost of living in 2026

Help with the cost of living in 2026

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

We're taking action to help families with the cost of living, here is what you need to know....

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UK enforces digital permission to travel

UK enforces digital permission to travel

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) . ...

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Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures

Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures

Monday, 23 February 2026

The government has saved over £17 million in the past six months by closing three expensive central London offices and relocating staff to existing sp...

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Record funding to protect faith communities

Record funding to protect faith communities

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Government announces a record £73.4 million in funding in 2026 to 2027 for protective security at Jewish, Muslim, and other faith sites....

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Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

Thursday, 19 February 2026

The appointment marks the first time a woman has held the role in its over 100 year history. ...

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Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Border Force and police seizures of ketamine and cannabis at all-time high and Border Force ramps up the return of foreign smugglers. ...

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The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down

The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Sir Chris Wormald to stand down as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service ...

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Intelligence agencies provide briefings on foreign interference

Intelligence agencies provide briefings on foreign interference

Monday, 09 February 2026

MI5 and cyber security services deliver rare briefings to Vice Chancellors and political parties to harden the UK’s resilience against foreign interfe...

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Hong Kongers offered new lives as UK expands safe and legal routes

Hong Kongers offered new lives as UK expands safe and legal routes

Monday, 09 February 2026

Government expands Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route....

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Three countries to take back illegal migrants after visa threat

Three countries to take back illegal migrants after visa threat

Friday, 06 February 2026

Illegal migrants and criminals from 3 African countries will be deported following a threat by the Home Secretary to shut down their visas to Britain....

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Government leads global fight against deepfake threats

Government leads global fight against deepfake threats

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Government collaborates with Microsoft and other world leading technology companies to create a framework which will identify gaps in deepfake detecti...

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West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Communities across the West Midlands will benefit from new high-skilled career opportunities after the government announced a new Transport and Infras...

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Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026

Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026

Monday, 02 February 2026

Joint statement by the UK Minister for the Cabinet Office Nick Thomas-Symonds and the European Commissioner, Maroš Šef?ovi?...

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White paper sets out reforms to policing

White paper sets out reforms to policing

Monday, 26 January 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the largest reforms to policing since the police service was founded 2 centuries ago. ...

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Renowned sculptor Karen Newman joins the national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial project

Renowned sculptor Karen Newman joins the national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial project

Friday, 23 January 2026

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee has appointed renowned sculptor Karen Newman MRSS to design a new sculpture of the late Monarch in St James Par...

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Civilian Gallantry List: January 2026

Civilian Gallantry List: January 2026

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

This lists the names of people who have received The King’s Commendation for Bravery....

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“Move fast, fix things” – Darren Jones sets out plan to rewire Whitehall and incentivise innovation in the civil service

“Move fast, fix things” – Darren Jones sets out plan to rewire Whitehall and incentivise innovation in the civil service

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

On Tuesday 20 January, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones gave a keynote speech to set out his plan to rewire Whitehall and modernise ...

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