This factsheet was updated in April 2025. 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 …
This factsheet provides information on police use of facial recognition technology. Types of facial recognition The police use three types of facial recognition: Retrospective Facial Recognition (RFR) Live Facial Recognition (LFR) Operator Initiated Facial Recognition (OIFR) Retrospective Facial Recognition RFR …
Home Office statement on the Bibby Stockholm. A Home Office spokesperson said: "From today, we are beginning to move people back on to the Bibby Stockholm in Portland. All necessary tests including health, fire and water checks have been …
Home Office statement following the publication of the Brook House Inquiry report.
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 …
What is the points-based system? Free movement between the EU and the UK ends on 31 December. From 1 January the new UK points-based immigration system will allow the UK to attract the brightest and best talent from around the …
Today's top story includes the latest EU Settlement Scheme statistics and a reaction to Guy Verhofstadt's comments.
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Today's top stories includes coverage on Extinction Rebellion and online safety.
