tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon James Brokenshire 2021-07-07T14:54:28+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/exchange-of-letters-between-pm-and-james-brokenshire 2021-07-07T14:54:28+01:00 Exchange of letters between PM and James Brokenshire Letter from the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP to the Prime Minister announcing his resignation, and the Prime Minister's response. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-sets-out-plans-to-protect-public-places-from-terrorist-attacks 2021-02-26T00:15:00+00:00 Government sets out plans to protect public places from terrorist attacks Protect Duty is part of the Government’s commitment to improving protective security and preparedness at public places tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/response-to-the-acmds-advice-on-24-dinitrophenol-dnp 2021-01-26T12:15:00+00:00 Response to the ACMD's advice on 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) The government’s response to the ACMD advice on DNP. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-switzerland-sign-new-police-co-operation-agreement 2020-12-15T14:00:00+00:00 UK and Switzerland sign new police co-operation agreement The agreement will help UK-Swiss efforts to tackle cross-border crime. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/security-minister-speech-to-the-royal-united-services-institute 2020-11-26T17:08:00+00:00 Security Minister speech to the Royal United Services Institute Security Minister James Brokenshire delivered a speech at the RUSI on the changing terror threat and how the government and partners have continued to adapt strategies to meet the emerging challenges. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-funding-awarded-to-improve-support-for-victims-of-terrorism 2020-10-13T00:15:03+01:00 New funding awarded to improve support for victims of terrorism This announcement follows the conclusion of a Home Office competitive fund. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-legislation-protects-national-security-capability-to-fight-serious-crime 2020-09-24T14:13:07+01:00 New legislation protects national security capability to fight serious crime The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) Bill will underpin the longstanding work of intelligence and law enforcement agencies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reforms-to-companies-house-to-clamp-down-on-fraud-and-give-businesses-greater-confidence-in-transactions 2020-09-18T10:12:37+01:00 Reforms to Companies House to clamp down on fraud and give businesses greater confidence in transactions Companies House will be reformed to clamp down on fraud and money laundering, with directors unable to be appointed until their identity has been verified. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/police-given-new-powers-to-tackle-hostile-state-activity 2020-08-13T10:46:28+01:00 Police given new powers to tackle hostile state activity Police officers now have powers to stop, question, search and detain individuals at UK ports in relation to espionage and foreign interference. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/response-to-the-national-fire-chiefs-council-and-the-fire-services-management-committee 2020-06-17T16:52:46+01:00 Letter to the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Fire Services Management Committee A letter from James Brokenshire to the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Fire Services Management Committee on reducing burdens and supporting the fire sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-police-powers-to-tackle-hostile-state-activity 2020-06-08T12:42:00+01:00 New police powers to tackle hostile state activity Police to be given new powers to identify and combat hostile state activity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/recruitment-for-independent-reviewer-of-prevent-launched 2020-06-02T11:17:56+01:00 Recruitment for Independent Reviewer of Prevent launched The government has launched an open competition to appoint the next Independent Reviewer of Prevent. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/countering-online-child-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-during-the-coronoavirus-covid-19-pandemic 2020-05-08T14:45:00+01:00 Countering online child sexual exploitation and abuse during the coronoavirus (COVID-19) pandemic The Minister of State for Security writes to industry partners on countering online child sexual exploitation and abuse during the coronavirus pandemic. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/digital-minister-urges-parents-to-follow-new-guidance-to-keep-children-safe-online-during-lockdown 2020-04-23T00:15:06+01:00 Digital minister urges parents to follow new guidance to keep children safe online during lockdown The government has today (Thursday 23 April) published new advice to help people, particularly children, stay safe online during the coronavirus outbreak. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/response-to-the-fire-brigades-union-on-supporting-fire-services 2020-04-21T11:42:00+01:00 Response to the Fire Brigades Union on supporting fire services A letter from James Brokenshire and Lord Stephen Greenhalgh in response to the Fire Brigades Union on the government’s actions to support fire services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fire-safety-bill 2020-03-19T12:33:11+00:00 Fire Safety Bill The Home Office is today introducing a new bill to improve fire safety in buildings in England and Wales. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/five-countries-and-tech-firms-agree-groundbreaking-principles-to-keep-children-safe-online 2020-03-05T17:30:00+00:00 Five Countries and tech firms agree groundbreaking principles to keep children safe online A first-of-its-kind blueprint to keep children safe on the internet, drafted by the Five Country partners, has been endorsed by major tech companies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/order-to-proscribe-far-right-terrorist-group-comes-into-force 2020-02-28T14:18:49+00:00 Order to proscribe far-right terrorist group comes into force Proscription order making Sonnenkrieg Division illegal in the UK has been approved by Parliament. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-proposes-duty-to-protect-public-spaces-from-terror 2020-02-24T08:48:00+00:00 Government proposes duty to protect public spaces from terror Government to consult on Protect Duty to improve safety and security at public venues and spaces tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/birmingham-city-council-response-to-the-improvement-panels-report 2019-07-26T12:14:00+01:00 Birmingham city council: response to the Improvement Panel’s report In his response the Secretary of State endorses Birmingham city council’s new model of progressive assurance.