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  • Man who attempted to smuggle people hidden in cabinets convicted

    A man from Scunthorpe has been convicted after his attempt to smuggle 5 people, including a child, into the UK hidden in cabinets was prevented.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Attempted people smuggler jailed

    A man from London has been jailed for attempting to smuggle an Iraqi national through the Channel Tunnel.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Director General of Immigration Enforcement appointed

    Hugh Ind has been appointed as the new Director General of Immigration Enforcement, the Home Office announced today (18 July).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New powers to tackle illegal working in licensed premises

    New powers to prevent illegal working in premises that sell alcohol or provide late night refreshment have come into force in England and Wales today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Salford gang jailed for failed smuggling bids

    Members of a gang from Salford have been jailed after attempting to smuggle Vietnamese migrants into the UK through the Eurotunnel.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Two people smugglers jailed

    Two people who attempted to smuggle an Albanian man into the UK via the Channel Tunnel have been jailed for a total of 6 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Gang leader jailed over trafficked girls

    A Nigerian woman has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for attempting to traffic Nigerian girls through Heathrow Airport to work as sex workers in brothels across Europe.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Mandie Campbell to leave Civil Service

    Director General of Immigration Enforcement departs after more than 30 years at the Home Office.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New time limit planned for pregnant women in detention

    The Home Secretary has revealed plans to place a 72-hour time limit on the detention of pregnant women.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Landlords in England get ready for right to rent

    Landlords in England are being reminded that there is less than a month to go before ‘right to rent’ rules go live.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK steps up counter-smuggling efforts

    Government expands and extends UK law enforcement taskforce to tackle criminal gangs behind the migration crisis in the Mediterranean.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sham marriage clampdown represents biggest shake-up in a generation

    The latest clampdown on sham marriages means that, from 2 March, the notice period for marriage and civil partnership will be extended from 15 days to 28 days.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration appointed

    The next Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration will be David Bolt, the Home Secretary announced today (10 February).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • West Midlands to be first landlord ‘right to rent’ check area

    New legislation which will see landlords face fines if they rent homes to illegal immigrants without checking their ‘right to rent’.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A model that works: A government’s role in combating human trafficking

    Speech by Home Secretary Theresa May to the Vatican Conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Immigration enforcement: Operation Vaken

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Mark Harper and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach on 31 October.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Strengthening and simplifying the civil penalty scheme to prevent illegal migrant working

    Written ministerial statement announces consultation on ensuring only migrants with a right to work can access the labour market.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Border security: carriers' liability consultation

    This written ministerial statement was given on 12 March 2013 by Mark Harper, and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home Secretary speech on 'An immigration system that works in the national interest'

    Speech given by Rt Hon Theresa May MP on 'An immigration system that works in the national interest'. The speech was delivered on 12 December 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home Office response to Abu Qatada deportation ruling

    A Home Office spokesperson today announced:

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government