The Latest Breaking News from the Home Office

Fire safety concerns and lack of lifejackets noted on the 500-capacity barge, moored in Portland, Dorset

Harry has been involved in six legal cases – over security, privacy, alleged libel and alleged unlawful information-gathering

The Home Office’s use of hotels to house unaccompanied child asylum seekers has been unlawful since December 2021, Mr Justice Chamberlain said.

High Court says 154 children remain missing from hotels, as judge warns of ‘criminal exploitation’

Police Federation warns of ‘recruitment and retention crisis’ amid anger over pay and conditions

Court rules all potential victims must be assessed for support, after policy removed this right for people with criminal convictions

The arrival of the Bibby Stockholm barge at Portland Port, in Dorset, on July 18 2023, marks a new low in the UK government’s hostile immigration environment. The vessel is set to accommodate over 500 asylum seekers. This, the Home Office argues, will benefit British taxpayers and local residents.

Home secretary failed in her duty by failing to provide pregnant women and children enough money for healthy food

Home secretary’s withholding of payments for healthy food for children and pregnant women found to be unlawful

‘Overjoyed’ justice and son, who spent two years in hiding in Pakistan, reunited with family after landmark case

Residents of nearby village say water mains and sewers cannot cope with large numbers of arrivals at RAF Wethersfield