Home Office to crack down on people 'pushing hateful beliefs'

Home Office to recruit staff to target smuggling gangs

The Home Office announces new plans to recruit specialist officers to tackle people-smuggling gangs. Seema Malhotra said, “We want to see a change, we want to see that our criminal gangs have that action taken against them”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Home Office minister says police are prepared for disorder

Home Office minister Lord Hanson says the police are prepared for any further disorder following the riots seen in Southgate, and that those involved will face the full force of the law. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Home Office minister welcomes prisoner swap with Russia

Home Office minister Lord Hanson has welcomed a prisoner swap with Russia which saw the return of American journalist Evan Gershkovich to the US and dual British-Russian citizen Vladimir Kara-Murza. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

There has to be a 'reckoning' for riots, Home Secretary says

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says there will be a "reckoning" for the violence seen over the last week and those involved must "face the courts". Ms Cooper confirmed that there have already been over 400 arrests and there will be more. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Home secretary warns rioters they ‘will pay the price’

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper warns people taking part in disorder across the UK that those breaking the law "will pay the price", telling them: "Criminal violence and disorder has no place on Britain’s streets." Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Home Secretary condemns riots in Southport

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has condemned the riots in Southport, describing the scenes as a "total disgrace." The unrest came after a peaceful vigil in the town on Tuesday evening which saw hundreds pay tribute to the victims of the tragedy. "This is a time when everyone should be showing respect and support for the community and the police," she said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Home Secretary visits Southport following knife attack

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has visited Southport following a knife attack which left three children dead and nine others critically injured. Speaking at the scene, Ms Cooper said: "It's beyond every parent's worst nightmare. What should have been a children's party, having fun at the beginning of the summer holidays could then turn into something so devastating. There's deep concern about knife attacks across the country and that's why the PM has said it is a moral mission to address this." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn