By Tom Tugendhat, the Minister of State for Security - this article was published in the Telegraph on 15 Nov 2022. In 2018, the Salisbury poisonings were a clear statement of the threat we face. It was a tragic, and …
New legislation will compel those acting for a foreign power or entity to declare political influencing activity – and criminalise those who do not. For the press notice click here. Overview Introduced to the National Security Bill by Government amendment – …
Why do we need the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Bill? The UK is one of the world’s most open and most attractive places for doing business. This same openness means that the UK is exposed to criminal activities, …
A statement and factsheet below: A Home Office spokesperson said: “Under the Extradition Act 2003, the Secretary of State must sign an extradition order if there are no grounds to prohibit the order being made. Extradition requests are only sent …
On 11 May 2022, the Home Secretary introduced the National Security Bill, formerly known as the Counter State Threats Bill, which brings together vital new measures to further protect our national security and modernise existing counter espionage laws to reflect …
This Government will do all it can to protect the country from hostile foreign activity whether abroad or on our soil. The nature of the threat to the United Kingdom from foreign states may change, but it is ever-present. Over …
The Home Office stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the people fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The generous Ukraine Family Scheme provides an immediate pathway for people from Ukraine with family already in the UK to come here. It is designed to …
This factsheet is no longer being updated. Please read Home Office visa support for Ukrainians factsheet for the latest information. Russia’s assault on Ukraine is an unprovoked, premeditated attack against a sovereign democratic state. President Putin has chosen a path …
On 31 January 2021, the UK launched a bespoke immigration route for British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) status holders and their family members. The route reflects the UK’s historic and moral commitment to those people of Hong Kong who chose to retain their ties …
The key statistics section has been updated in this factsheet on 17 June 2022. What is proscription? Proscription is the banning of an organisation based on an assessment that it commits or participates in, prepares for, promotes or encourages, or …
