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Sunak trying to ‘control’ HS2 costs after they ‘tripled’, minister says

Home Office minister Chris Philp insisted no decision has been made on whether to scrap or delay the Manchester leg of the rail project.

The Independent UK

Sunak says armed police need ‘clarity’ over powers after murder charge

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has demanded legal protections for firearms officers after a Home Office review was announced.

The Independent UK

Murdered police officer’s father urges Government to back posthumous medals bid

The campaign calls for an Elizabeth Cross medal to be given posthumously in recognition of emergency services workers killed in the line of duty.

The Independent UK

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Home Office told to stop all work on former RAF base set to house migrants

RAF Scampton is set to house 2,000 migrants under Home Office plans.

The Independent UK

Home Office used Gillette shaving report to assess migrant’s age, judge finds

Judge criticises Home Office approach to assessing Afghan asylum seeker’s age

Evening Standard

Most rape and sexual assault survivors say mental health worsened by police, report reveals

One survivor said they are ‘more afraid of the police than being raped again’

Evening Standard

Braverman pledges ‘unwavering focus’ for Windrush victims as working group ends

The Home Secretary said she wants to see all those affected by the scandal compensated.

The Independent UK

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Call to allow peers to stay on barge amid concern over London hotel prices

Home Office minister Lord Murray of Blidworth said he will inform the Port of London Authority of the suggestion.

The Independent UK

Braverman insists Government has done ‘really well’ on Bibby Stockholm barge

The floating accommodation has been out of use since August after people were evacuated following the discovery of Legionella bacteria.

The Independent UK

Home Office Windrush ‘transformation team’ formally disbanded

Campaigners reject justification that ‘significant progress’ has been made towards reform and describe news as insulting

The Guardian - UK

Home Office spending ‘around £8m’ per day on housing asylum seekers in hotels

THE Home Office is paying “around £8 million” per day for asylum seekers to be placed in hotels.

The National (Scotland)

Braverman stopped immigration centre inspections despite safeguarding warnings

Inspector reveals home secretary’s decision as Brook House inquiry finds evidence of verbal and physical abuse

The Guardian - UK

I warned ministers about our disgraceful UK detention centres. Their solution? Stop the inspections

Suella Braverman’s Home Office lacks the will to address the problems, says David Neal, the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration

The Guardian - UK

Cost of housing asylum seekers in hotels rises to £8m a day, says Home Office

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper calls daily bill ‘astronomical’ and accuses Tories of ‘utter failure’

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The Independent UK

Migrant hotels bill climbs to £8m a day, according to Home Office accounts

The figure is higher than the £6 million daily cost cited by Home Secretary Suella Braverman in the Commons on Monday.

Evening Standard

OPINION - It is disgraceful that we still attack brave women who share their stories of abuse

The shocking reports about Russell Brand have left my jaw on the floor — because I can’t believe the way in which we are treating his accusers. Brand denies the allegations made against him and insists all his relationships have been consensual, but the women who have bravely stepped forward…

The Guardian - UK

Physical and verbal abuse found in Brook House immigration removal centre inquiry

Report identifies ‘toxic culture’ and potential breaches of human rights law relating to torture and inhuman treatment

The Guardian - UK

UK drug advisers recommended decriminalising possession in 2016, leak reveals

Exclusive: Guardian has seen copy of 27-page report that Home Office attempted to keep confidential

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The Independent UK

Home Office minister says no plans to ‘interfere’ on drug consumption room pilot

Scotland’s Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC said prosecuting users of a facility for simple drugs possession charges would not be in the public interest.

The Independent UK

Youths ‘film shoplifting for TikTok’ as businesses call for Government aid

Muntazir Dipoti, president of the Federation of Independent Retailers, said 850 incidents of theft or verbal abuse are recorded by its members daily.

The Independent UK

Lone child asylum seekers aged 13 placed in hotels despite ruling, court hears

The Home Office’s ‘routine’ housing of unaccompanied young people in hotels was previously found to be unlawful by the High Court.

The Guardian - UK

Home Office delay on abortion clinic buffer zones leaves council to act alone

Manchester extends own measures to prevent women from being harassed after legislation delays

The Independent UK

Returns deal would focus on safe routes for children with family in UK – Labour

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said the party has always insisted routes to Britain must be “capped” as she sought to defend its pledges.

The Guardian - UK

Animal welfare groups criticise American XL bullies ban, saying they’re ‘deeply concerned’ about lack of evidence – as it happened

PM says breed, responsible for series of attacks, will be banned once it has been properly defined

The Guardian - UK

Braverman to have Home Office diversity training vetted after ‘woke’ claims

Exclusive: Leaked documents show plans for senior managers to decide which courses can be attended in work hours

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