The Latest Breaking News from the Home Affairs Committee

‘Political pressure’ may have influenced decision to ban Maccabi fans, MPs say

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The Independent UK · Feb 22

Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban may have been politically influenced, say MPs

New report on the row also criticises Keir Starmer for heightening tensions

The Independent UK · Feb 22

Police chief clings to his job after losing confidence of Home Secretary

Craig Guildford is under pressure as part of the fallout over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending Villa Park in November.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

Revealed: How 'chaotic' use of migrant hotels has seen Home Office 'squander' billions of pounds

Government has repeatedly cut corners and wasted taxpayers’ money with its ‘failed, chaotic and expensive’ system, damning report finds

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

Home Office has chance to end ‘failed’ asylum accommodation system, MPs say

The Home Office has repeatedly cut corners and wasted taxpayers’ money in its ‘chaotic’ response to asylum accommodation pressures, MPs warned.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

No evidence of ‘two-tier policing’ in summer riots response – MPs

The Home Affairs Committee published a new report which found the response by police forces to the summer riots was ‘entirely appropriate’.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2025

Barrister: I asked Home Office ‘do you still want me?’ on grooming inquiries

Tom Crowther was named in January as someone who would help the Government with their work to tackle child sex abuse and grooming gangs.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Former IICSA chair criticises ‘weaponisation’ of child sex abuse

Professor Alexis Jay described inaction from the previous government and her relief that Labour have committed to implementing recommendations.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

Watch: Professor Alexis Jay questioned on child sexual abuse report by Home Affairs Committee

Watch again as professor Alexis Jay wss questioned on the child sexual abuse report by the Home Affairs Committee on Tuesday (21 January).

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

Government plan for foreign worker visa rules and migration to be published in new year, says Home Secretary

Yvette Cooper said the plan would lay out a workforce strategy for Britain and how industries can be less reliant on foreign labour

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024