A history of the UK passport
For the first time in 70 years, British passports bearing the title of ‘His Majesty’ will start being issued this week in the name of His Majesty King Charles III, the Home Secretary has announced.
Media factsheet: Hong Kong BN(O) Visa route
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 …
Home Office in the media: Wednesday 7 August
Today's top stories include an issue with an individual's biometric passport, and the seizure of heroin worth more than £40 million. Biometric passport error The Guardian reports that a university professor has criticised the Home Office after being stopped at airports …
Home Office in the media: 07 September 2018
Home Office in the media: 26 June 2018
Today’s Home Office media stories include moped crime and continuing coverage of stolen passports.
Home Office in the media: 25 June 2018
Today’s Home Office stories include stolen passports, the cost of UK visas and assistance for survivors of terror attacks.
Rebuttal: Times article on colour of new passport
An article in the Times today (Red faces at Home Office after ‘black’ passport turns blue) incorrectly implies that the Home Office has misled the public about the colour of the new passport.
Home Office in the media: 12 December 2017
Today’s Home Office-related coverage includes reforms to the police discipline system and new passport photo technology.
Home Office Grenfell Tower immigration and passports factsheet
There are a number of routes through which those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire can get help and advice about immigration and passport related matters.
Home Office statement regarding Grenfell Tower
The Home Office yesterday confirmed that the family of Syrian national Mohammad Alhajali, who was the first victim of the Grenfell fire to be formally identified, have been assisted in making arrangements for their travel to the UK. The Home …