Home Office in the media: Friday 25 October
Today's leading stories include continued coverage of the Grays lorry incident, and the announcement of relaxed pub opening times to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Media factsheet: Border security
Border checks: Border Force searches lorries and containers entering the UK on a targeted basis. This includes using carbon dioxide detectors and motion sensors as well as sniffer dogs to detect clandestine on-board lorries and experienced Border Force staff identifying …
Home Office in the media: Thursday 24 October
Today's leading stories include the incident in Grays involving 39 fatalities, and cyber crime reporting.
Home Office in the media: Wednesday 23 October
Today's leading stories include the announcement of a public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing and calls for the decriminalisation of some drug offences.
Home Secretary statement on incident in Grays, Essex
Following the tragic discovery of 39 bodies in Grays, Essex, the Home Secretary has released the below statement. Home Secretary Priti Patel said: I’m shocked and saddened by this utterly tragic incident in Grays. My heart goes out to all …
Home Office in the media: Tuesday 22 October
Today's leading stories include reports on population growth and police bail.
Security Minister writes about Counter-Drone Strategy in The Times Red Box
The Security Minister Brandon Lewis today launched the UK's new world-leading Counter-Drone Strategy. It will ensure individuals, businesses and emergency services in the UK can continue to harness the economic and social benefits of drones, while cracking down on misuse …
Home Office in the media: Monday 21 October
Today's leading stories include the announcement of a strategy to tackle criminal drone use, and concerns from the National Farmers' Union over the availability of fruit and vegetable pickers.
Home Office in the media: Friday 18 October
Today's leading stories include yesterday's crime statistics release and a report by the Local Government Association on child victims of modern slavery.
Home Office in the media: Thursday 17 October
Today's leading stories include calls to review "stay put" advice after the Grenfell Tower tragedy.