The Latest Breaking News from Home Office

Council funding boosted to get lone migrant children out of hotels

The Refugee Council says there needs to be long-term solutions rather than ‘sticking plaster solutions’

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2022

Home Office planning new deportation flight to Rwanda

Some asylum seekers have received letters saying government intends to remove them, the Guardian has learned

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022

Number of Albanians in migrant crossings ‘increased substantially’ – report

Fewer than 1,000 Albanian offenders have been deported from the UK since a removals agreement was signed last year.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Extreme pressure finally easing on Dumfries and Galloway Council's social work services

The overstretched department is finding some breathing room following the "hardest year ever"

Daily Record · Aug 24, 2022

I need to fly home from the US but can’t get my passport renewed

I’ve been waiting for four months and all HM Passport Office will say is that it has received my old one

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022

‘My record speaks volumes’, says Priti Patel in plea to keep home secretary job

Minister says up to next PM whether she stays on – as campaigners call for Rwanda policy to be dropped

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Diesel car owners issued urgent warning as UK laws set to change

Experts are warning that thieves could take advantage of policy changes regarding a specific type of diesel - the fuel was offered to certain industries after the pandemic but has since been restricted.

Glasgow Live · Aug 23, 2022

Record 1,295 people in one day cross Channel in small boats

Monday’s figure surpasses previous record from last November and brings total this year to 22,600

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022

UK Covid inquiry bill already at £85m as government hires top law firms

Figure includes £500,000 ‘strategic communications’ deal, with hearings due to start next year

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022

Warning issued to diesel car owners after UK law change

People are being urged to buy their diesel from trusted suppliers following the changes to red diesel laws in the UK

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022