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Asylum and immigration – briefing note

Posted by: Home Office news team, Posted on: 2 September 2025 - Categories: Fact sheet

This briefing note was issued following the Home Secretary's Oral Statement on 1 September to aid reporting. UK-France Treaty International Cooperation  Returns & Enforcement National Crime Agency  Legislation  Asylum System Reforms  Asylum Accommodation  Refugee Family Reunion 

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Factsheet: Desistance and Disengagement Programme

Posted by: Home Office news team, Posted on: 25 June 2025 - Categories: Fact sheet

This factsheet was updated in May 2026. The purpose of the Desistance and Disengagement Programme (DDP) is to help manage the risk of individuals who have been involved in terrorism or terrorism related activity.  The programme works to reduce the …

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An apology to FP McCann Limited and its directors

Posted by: Home Office news team, Posted on: 22 May 2025 - Categories: Reactive statements

On 26 March 2024, the Home Office issued a press release which contained false and defamatory allegations concerning FP McCann Limited. The press release stated that FP McCann Limited had been fined up to £225,000 in civil penalties for illegally …

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Martyn's Law Factsheet

Posted by: Home Office news team, Posted on: 3 April 2025 - Categories: Uncategorised

This factsheet was updated in April 2026 The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on Thursday 3 April 2025.  This Act delivers the Government’s manifesto commitment to strengthen the security of public premises …

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