The Home Office is the lead government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, counter-terrorism and police.
Responsibilities
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.
Priorities
Our goals are to:
- Cut crime and the harm it causes, including cyber-crime and serious and organised crime.
- Manage civil emergencies within the remit of the Home Office.
- Protect vulnerable people and communities.
- Reduce terrorism.
- Control migration.
- Provide world-class public services and contribute to prosperity.
- Maximise the benefits of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.
Who we are
Our main offices are based in London, but we also have staff based around the country - from Manchester to Sheffield to Liverpool and many other locations.
We are supported by a number of agencies and public bodies including:
- Border Force
- HM Passport Office
- Immigration Enforcement
- UK Visas and Immigration
