The Latest Breaking News from Home Office

Inside ‘quasi-prison’ barge set to house 500 migrants - as we go on board for the first time

With bunk beds, metal fencing and cabins for six people, Lizzie Dearden reports from the controversial Bibby Stockholm

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Apple threatens to pull iMessage and FaceTime in the UK over law change

Legislation that would give the Home Office the power to intercept encrypted messages and disable security features without telling the public is strongly opposed by the iPhone maker

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023

Apple suggests iMessage and FaceTime could be withdrawn in UK over law change

US tech firm says giving government oversight of security changes could endanger encrypted products

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

Ports rebuff UK plan to house asylum seekers on cruise ships

Government reportedly hands back two vessels to prior owners after ports in the Wirral, London and Scotland deny permission to dock

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Barges set to hold asylum seekers reported to have been refused berths

Government plans to house asylum seekers on barges hit choppy waters

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

British passports to change specific part of wording for first time in over 70 years

New British passports will now be issued in the name of His Majesty

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

The illegal migration bill has passed, and here’s what will happen: children lost, abused and exploited

The new law will not act as the deterrent the UK government says it will – it just puts more vulnerable people in harm’s way, says Enver Solomon, chief executive of the Refugee Council

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Met Police chief Mark Rowley slams Home Office for dragging heels over police dismissal reforms

‘We’re an organisation in a hurry to build the trust of Londoners, and I’d like that support as quickly as possible,’ said Sir Mark

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

Bibby Stockholm met by protesters as it arrives into Portland Port

Critics have lambasted the Government’s plans to house 500 migrants on the barge, calling them ‘immoral and cruel’.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Met chief attacks Home Office for not letting him sack bad police

Mark Rowley says he is frustrated at slow progress of review of ‘perverse’ disciplinary rules

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023