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Borders are being breached by criminal gangs worldwide. Life-threatening Channel crossings have occurred for years - it is time to act. Border Security Command is how we fight back.

🌍 A world-first move from the UK. From tomorrow, people smugglers and those helping them can be hit with tough new sanctions - frozen assets, UK travel bans, and public exposure. We’re going after the networks fuelling this deadly trade, wherever they operate.

On 18 June 1984, the violent clashes at Orgreave and the discredited evidence that followed left lasting scars on the community. This autumn, a public inquiry will begin to uncover the truth, holding those responsible to account and helping to restore confidence in policing.

Victims shouldn’t have to change their lives to stay safe. That's why we’re making sure those who cause harm are held to account. Our new £53m investment will drive the largest-ever rollout to target the most dangerous domestic abuse perpetrators, stopping them from reoffending.

If you're working in the UK illegally: there will be consequences. Operations are already up by 50% - but we won’t stop there. We're ramping up activity targeting illegal working hotspots, focussing on the gig economy and migrants working as delivery riders.

Immigration Enforcement officers have arrested a man suspected of facilitating illegal migration into the UK. Using a fake name, the suspect is believed to have provided money and accommodation to migrants – which often leads to illegal working in London and throughout the UK.

We were grateful to welcome the Fazamnesty's Surrender Van to Barking. Faron Paul the driving force behind it has been doing incredible work tackling knife crime. It's encouraging to see the @ukhomeoffice supporting these vital efforts across the country. loom.ly/cvsE3-w

A man has been jailed for seven years after attempting to smuggle migrants into the UK whilst piloting a yacht. Border Force quickly intercepted the vessel, finding 21 people in crammed dangerous conditions below deck. Anyone who attempts to smuggle vulnerable people will face…

#ARRESTS | PC Coles and PD Jimmy, assisted by PC Oram and PD Bren, responded to reports of a burglary at a business premises in #Tameside this morning. Several suspects made off from the scene, but Bren and Jimmy tracked two suspects at a nearby railway tracks and allotment.

The public wants to see the UK better protected from ransomware. By reducing payments, increasing intelligence collection and strengthening disruptions - a stronger, safer UK starts here.

The impact of knife crime is a heavy burden to carry. A future never had, a dream never fulfilled, a life never lived. If you carry a knife, you will carry the sentence. Surrender your weapons now before it is too late 👇

You've got jail! Four men have been jailed and six others sentenced for their role in a plot to send £800,000 of cannabis from California to Yorkshire in the post. More: westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/y…

All my thoughts are with the parents and loved ones whose children were involved in the school coach crash in Somerset. It is heartbreaking to learn that a child has sadly died. Thank you to all the emergency services working to respond to this awful tragedy.

Side by side, we're working with Germany to crush the people smuggling gangs and boost our defence exports. Today we've signed a first of its kind agreement to deliver security, growth, and jobs for working people.

⚖️ An organised crime group who smuggled people between England and France have been given between seven years and three months and 13-and-a-half years in jail. We worked with @NCA_UK to build the case against the group of seven from #London. 📰 ➡️ orlo.uk/sh8lM

I’m working with Germany to deliver results for British people. Watch my press conference with Chancellor Merz live. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Kent Police is warning anyone thinking of trying to import illegal drugs through the post that they face arrest and possible court action. Officers carried out 11 warrants in the #Maidstone and #Tonbridge areas this month, arresting six people. kent.police.uk/news/kent/late…

Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a happy 78th birthday.

Protecting our children from harmful online content 🛡️ New school guidance means children will learn how to build healthy relationships and challenge the negative attitudes they might see online. Because every child deserves to grow up feeling safe and respected.

Enforcing the UK's borders is non-negotiable. Failed asylum seekers and foreign national offenders will not be allowed to freely roam our streets.

For too long, the tradition of the Great British high street has been under attack from street crime and anti-social behaviour. It's time to respond. This summer, forces throughout England and Wales will increase targeted patrols in the town centres most at risk from crime.