UK Home Office

Security Minister Statement on Antisemitic Attacks

Security Minister Dan Jarvis delivered an oral statement to the House of Commons responding to antisemitic attacks including arson attacks on synagogues in Finchley, Hendon, and Harrow. Counter Terrorism Policing have made 15 arrests in connection with the incidents. The government announced £5 million additional funding for specialist officers under Project Servator and £7 million to tackle antisemitism in schools, colleges and universities. Lord Macdonald will review public order laws and an amendment to existing powers will allow police to consider cumulative effect of repeat protests.

Forced Marriage Unit Statistics 2025

The Home Office has announced the upcoming release of official statistics on forced marriage cases reported to the Forced Marriage Unit through its public helpline and email inbox during calendar year 2025. The statistics are scheduled for release on 28 April 2026 at 9:30am. This is a pre-release announcement providing advance notice of the publication date.

Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons Expert Committee Membership

The Home Office published transparency data listing the current members of the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons Expert Committee on 21 April 2026. The document provides information about committee composition and notes that meeting minutes will be added as they occur. No new compliance obligations are created by this publication.

Eleven Asylum Hotels Returned to Communities, More to Close

The Home Office has closed eleven asylum hotels and returned them to local communities nationwide, with further closures planned. The closures are expected to save approximately £65 million annually. Since taking office, the government reports asylum costs have fallen by nearly £1 billion, with hotel numbers reduced from around 400 to under 190.

Martyn's Law Guidance Published to Help Businesses Prepare for Terrorism

The Home Office has published guidance to support implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn's Law), named in tribute to Martyn Hett, a victim of the Manchester Arena attack. The guidance provides practical advice for premises and event operators on meeting statutory requirements including evacuation routes, lockdown procedures, and emergency communication protocols.

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 Statutory Guidance

The Home Office has published statutory guidance for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn's Law. The guidance explains core concepts and enables those responsible for premises and events to determine whether they fall within scope and how to comply with legal duties.

Migrants Detected Crossing English Channel in Small Boats Transparency Data

The Home Office and Border Force publish transparency data on the number of migrants arriving in the UK via small boat crossings of the English Channel and those prevented by French authorities. The publication includes daily updates for the last 7 days, weekly summaries, and a time series dataset going back to 2018. The data is provisional and subject to change.

Martyn's Law: Draft Section 12 Statutory Guidance Consultation

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) and Home Office are consulting on draft statutory guidance under section 12 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn's Law). The guidance explains how the SIA proposes to exercise its regulatory functions under the Act. This consultation relates to the SIA's role as regulator and closes at 11:59pm on 12 June 2026.