Priti Patel dismisses claims Meghan has faced racist press coverage
Priti Patel has dismissed suggestions that the Duchess of Sussex has been subjected to racist press coverage, saying people of any background can “get on in life” in Britain.
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Home Office doubles the number of fast-track science fellowship visas
The number of fast-track visas allowing elite scientists from abroad to undertake research at UK universities will double from 62 to more than 120, the Home Office has confirmed.
Harry Dunn’s family to meet Home Secretary as extradition process begins
The family of Harry Dunn will meet with Home Secretary Priti Patel as her office considers extraditing the US suspect charged with causing the teenager’s death by dangerous driving.
Facebook: Backdoor to encrypted messaging apps would be gift to criminals
Facebook has hit back at Home Secretary Priti Patel’s calls for a “backdoor” into planned encryption across its messaging apps, saying it would be a “gift to criminals”.
How would the political parties approach immigration?
Immigration has been a hot topic over the past few days, and some more detail is beginning to emerge regarding what the political parties propose to do.
Foreign Secretary downplays prospect of no-deal Brexit
Dominic Raab has downplayed the prospect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal following the second phase of the Brexit process.
Tories vow to cut immigration overall as they ‘take back control’ of borders
The Conservatives have pledged to cut immigration “overall” as the party announced a range of measures to “take back control” – just days after Boris Johnson appeared to row back from the promise.
Difficult day for Boris Johnson as Tories under fire on campaign trail
Boris Johnson endured a difficult day on the campaign trail as the Tories came under fire over the NHS and allegations they tried to “buy off” Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party.
Boris Johnson appears to row back from Tory pledge to cut immigration
Boris Johnson has appeared to row back from a promise to cut immigration if the Tories are returned power in the General Election on December 12.
Patel: Home Office encouraging, not pursuing, EU citizens to get settled status
EU citizens are being urged to apply for settled status rather than the Home Office “pursuing” them, the Home Secretary has said.
How would the political parties approach immigration?
Immigration has re-emerged as a key election battleground but the political parties are so far remaining tight-lipped on the detail of their proposals.
Tories vow to cut immigration but refuse to commit to ‘arbitrary targets’
The Tories have pledged they will cut immigration if they return to power in the General Election but said they will not set “arbitrary targets” for getting the numbers down.
UK’s terror threat level downgraded but attacks still ‘likely’
The UK’s terrorism threat level has been downgraded but the risk of an attack is still “likely”, the Home Secretary has announced.
Extended pub opening hours proposed for VE Day anniversary bank holiday
Bank holiday pub-goers will be able to enjoy a few extra hours until last orders under plans announced by the Home Secretary to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Manchester Arena terror attack deaths to be subject of public inquiry
A public inquiry will be held into the deaths of the 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena terror attack, the Home Secretary has announced.
Patel: Data access agreement will speed up online crime investigations
An “historic” agreement on sharing data will “dramatically speed up” investigations into criminals’ online activity, the Home Secretary has said.
Health minister and Dundee MSP says drugs crisis is a ‘public health emergency’
The image of a man lying with a needle in his hand in broad daylight is a sign Scotland needs to “do more” to support drug users, the public health minister says.