Fact sheet
What is Prevent? The UK has one of the most robust counter-terrorism frameworks in the world. Prevent is one of the four pillars of CONTEST, the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy. It operates in the non-criminal space and is designed to support people …
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
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 …
The UK has experienced high levels of immigration in recent years. Last year resulted in over 95,000 people immigrating to the UK through our various schemes for those seeking sanctuary. Recent rises are also the result of more students and …
What is the Prevent duty? The Prevent duty was established by the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 and places a duty on specified authorities such as education, health, local authorities, police and criminal justice agencies (prisons and probation) to have …
We are determined to put right the terrible injustices faced by some people from the Windrush generation and the wider Commonwealth, which happened under successive governments. The Windrush Scheme ensures members of the Windrush generation can get the documentation they need to …
This factsheet has been superseded by a new version here. Overview eVisas are a key part of delivering a border and immigration system which will be ‘digital by default’ by 2025. This process is already underway, and millions of people …
We are determined to put right the terrible injustices faced by some people from the Windrush generation and the wider Commonwealth, which happened under successive governments. The Windrush Scheme ensures members of the Windrush generation can get the documentation they need to …
What is Operation TEMPERER? Operation TEMPERER is a joint contingency operation to provide military support to the police in extreme national emergency circumstances, such as surge support for a major domestic terrorist attack or threat. Defence personnel will always be …
SUMMARY ‘Stop! Think Fraud’ is a new National Campaign Against Fraud. The anti-fraud messaging is backed by organisations across law enforcement, tech, banking, telecoms and the third sector to help raise public awareness on fraud safety advice. The website www.gov.uk/stopthinkfraud …
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