The Latest Breaking News from Home Office

Sir Mark Rowley is one of six senior police officers who have publicly called on the Government to provide ‘serious investment’.

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has agreed to allow some criminals, including violent and sexual offenders, to be released early for good behaviour.

It is the sixth operation of its kind to tackle criminals exploiting the common travel area.

Nearly 2,000 Americans applied for British citizenship in the first three months of 2025

IN FOCUS: Net migration is down to just 431,000, the lowest level in over three years, while illegal immigration via small boats and asylum-related migration remains high. Data correspondent Alicja Hagopian reports.

Afghan families are being temporarily housed in army bases and hotels around the UK

Sixty-two people pulled from water overnight after boat broke up, including child and his mother suffering from hypothermia

In autumn 2022, overcrowding at migrant processing centres prompted national outrage. As the truth of the conditions inside began to emerge, British Red Cross staff were on site trying to support residents. Emails, performance reports and letters released to Holly Bancroft show how the charity was battling to get officials…

Problem-hit Home Office online system is replacing physical proof of right to work and live in Britain