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Home Office closes Sharnbrook Hotel asylum accommodation

The Home Office has closed the Sharnbrook Hotel in Bedford Borough as an asylum site, allowing the venue to return to normal business. The Sharnbrook Hotel has officially ceased operating...

Common UK immigration challenges and how London lawyers help solve them

Due to rigorous processes, new policies, and challenges in UK immigration, applicants are more likely to seek legal support from immigration professionals. The UK immigration process...

Bedfordshire Police share of council tax to increase by 6.6%

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has secured specific Home Office approval to increase the police council tax precept above the standard limit for 2026/27...

Borough Council accepts grant to fund wardens to tackle town centre anti-social behaviour

Bedford Borough Council has approved the acceptance of an £86,130 grant from Bedfordshire Police and the Home Office to fund a new Town Centre Warden initiative. The decision, taken by Mayor...

Police pay rise “welcome” but concerns remain over Bedfordshire’s share

The government announced an additional £120 million in funding to support a 4.2 percent pay rise for police officers, but it remains unclear whether Bedfordshire will receive enough to cover the full cost...

New stats boast better response times for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

New stats released by the UK Home Office show that Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service (BFRS) are the most improved Service in England for crew turnout times, reducing from 140 seconds to 116 on average...

Home Office remains tight-lipped over ‘secret’ Rwanda deportation training facility

The Home Office has refused to comment on the location of a 'secret' facility to train officers being used to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda...

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner borrows £22 million to improve police buildings

Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner has undertaken “essential” long-term borrowing of £22 million to update police buildings. The most significant update has been the new £16...

Share your views on crime and anti-social behaviour for new Community Safety Plan

Bedford borough residents are being asked to share their concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour in the area. The Bedford Borough Community Safety Partnership (CSP)...

Monthly column: Unacceptable delays in refugees’ visa applications

Many of you have contacted me regarding Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, and how you can best support those who are vulnerable. I am incredibly proud and thankful of my constituents’ generosity

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