Throughout our response to the coronavirus pandemic, we have been clear that we take the well-being of all those in the asylum system extremely seriously. In these unprecedented times, we have adjusted asylum processes and procedures where necessary and appropriate …
The EU Settlement Scheme has been fully open since 30 March 2019. EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens, and their family members have until 30 June 2021 to apply.
The Prime Minister announced that all NHS workers, health and social care staff would now be exempted from the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). The purpose of the NHS surcharge is to benefit the NHS, help to care for the sick …
Detention is an important part of the immigration system – but it must be fair, dignified and protect the most vulnerable. When someone has no right to remain in the UK they should return to their home country, and we …
Home Secretary Priti Patel has written exclusively to readers of the Reading Chronicle after the Forbury Gardens terror attack.
The Home Secretary Priti Patel and Bishop Derek Webley have penned a joint op-ed on the new Cross-Government Working Group to address challenges faced by the Windrush generation and their descendants, which featured in the Evening Standard. Op-ed Over seven decades ago Britain welcomed hundreds …
The Home Secretary has written for KentOnline about her determination to put a stop to the illegal gangs of people smugglers who are risking the lives of others by facilitating Channel crossings. The gangs facilitating illegal crossings of the Channel …
The Home Secretary has written in the Telegraph about policing the ongoing protests concerning the death of George Floyd. Like everyone who read it or watched the new coverage, I was sickened at George Floyd's death. His treatment at the …
Writing for the Telegraph, the Home Secretary Priti Patel and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps explain why border measures will help to keep the public safe. Travellers self-isolating for 14 days will help to keep us safe From Monday people arriving …
Today, Home Secretary Priti Patel has written about the results from police surge activity to tackle county lines, funded by Home Office investment. She wrote: " It is impossible to quantify the terrible impact of county lines. Every child whose …
