Home Office

The Home Office is the lead UK government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, fire, counter-terrorism and police.

+44 20 7035 4848

At the Home Office, we help to ensure that the country is safe and secure. We’ve been looking after UK citizens since 1782.

We are responsible for:

working on the problems caused by illegal drug use
shaping the alcohol strategy, policy and licensing conditions
keeping the United Kingdom safe from the threat of terrorism
reducing and preventing crime, and ensuring people feel safe in their homes and communities
securing the UK border and controlling immigration
considering applications to enter and stay in the UK
issuing passports and visas
supporting visible, responsible and accountable policing by empowering the public and freeing up the police to fight crime
fire prevention and rescue

These organisations are all part of the Home Office:

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