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15 April 2026
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News story
Asylum hotels close as government scales up use of large sites
Eleven more asylum hotels have been returned to communities nationwide, with further closures coming soon as the Home Office ends their use for good.
15 April 2026
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News story
Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses
New guidance published to help organisations and businesses prepare for terrorist threats and protect lives.
7 April 2026
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Surge in neighbourhood police in communities fighting crime
Government meets target to put over 3,000 additional neighbourhood police into roles 2 months early.
26 March 2026
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News story
Entry/Exit System: New EU border checks for Brits this Easter
Brits reminded to be aware of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) when travelling to the EU this Easter and to follow travel operator guidance.
Latest from the Home Office
Retail Crime Forum: minutes
23 April 2026
Transparency data
Home Office major projects: appointment letters for senior responsible owners
23 April 2026
Transparency data
Small boat activity in the English Channel
23 April 2026
Transparency data
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What we do
The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The Home Office plays a fundamental role in the security and economic prosperity of the UK.
Home Office
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30 agencies and public bodies
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eVisas: access and use your online immigration status
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Guidance and regulation
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA): privacy information notice
13 November 2025
Guidance
Borders, immigration and citizenship: privacy information notice
14 January 2026
Guidance
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News and communications
Security Minister statement on antisemitic attacks
20 April 2026
Speech
Asylum hotels close as government scales up use of large sites
15 April 2026
News story
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Research and statistics
Police recorded crime and outcomes open data tables
23 April 2026
Statistical data set
Crime outcomes year to December 2025: data tables
23 April 2026
Official Statistics
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Policy papers and consultations
Communiqués from the Interministerial Group for Safety, Security and Migration
22 April 2026
Policy paper
Asylum: new Independent Appeals Body
20 April 2026
Open call for evidence
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Transparency and freedom of information releases
Retail Crime Forum: minutes
23 April 2026
Transparency data
Home Office major projects: appointment letters for senior responsible owners
23 April 2026
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Our ministers
The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP
Secretary of State for the Home Department
Dan Jarvis MBE MP
Minister of State (Minister for Security)
The Rt Hon Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State (Lords Minister)
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Sarah Jones MP
Minister of State (Minister for Policing and Crime)
Alex Norris MP
Minister of State (Minister for Border Security and Asylum)
Jess Phillips MP
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls)
Mike Tapp MP
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Migration and Citizenship)
Our management
Gareth Davies CB
Permanent Secretary
Simon Ridley CB
Second Permanent Secretary
Dr Richard Clarke CB
Director General, Public Safety Group, SRO, Safer Streets Mission
Dan Hobbs
Director General, Migration and Borders Group
Dr Rannia Leontaridi OBE
Director General, Asylum Group
Dr Michelle Haslem CMG
Director General, Homeland Security Group
Mike McCarthy
Director General of Digital and Innovation
Phil Douglas CB
Director General, Border Force
Duncan Capps CBE
Interim Border Security Commander
Paul Morrison CBE
Director General for Visas, Passports, Citizenship and Resettlement Services
Bas Javid
Director General, Immigration Enforcement
Tim Robinson CBE
Lead Non-Executive Director
James Cooper
Non-Executive Director
Phil Swallow
Non-Executive Director
Jan Gower
Non-Executive Director
Liz Cohen
Non-Executive Director
Mark Beaton
Non-Executive Director
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Home Office
Direct Communications Unit
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Media enquiries
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The Home Office Press Office only deals with enquiries from the media. It is unable to take calls from members of the public.
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