the Home Office

noun

British

: the department in the British government that deals with the law, the police, and prisons, and that decides which people can come into the country

Examples of the Home Office in a Sentence

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Decisions about protective security are made by the Home Office, not the monarch. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Per The Guardian, Harry has been granted a full risk assessment and is awaiting a final decision from the royal and VIP executive committee, known as RAVEC, the Home Office committee responsible for authorizing such security protection. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 June 2026

The prime minister’s office referred questions to the Home Office, which provided the statement about the case but did not answer questions about Russian involvement. — ABC News, 16 June 2026

The reason the Home Office cited for cancelling their electronic travel authorizations, or ETAs? — Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026

Decisions on entry to the UK are a matter for the Home Office and the individuals concerned. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 June 2026

How to get an ETA The fastest way to get an ETA is though the official UK ETA app, but applications may also be submitted through the Home Office's website for anyone who can't use the app. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

The move recalls Tyler, the Creator being barred from entering the United Kingdom in 2015 after the Home Office cited lyrics from earlier projects like Bastard and Goblin in determining that his presence was a public safety concern. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026

In February, the Home Office said that almost 60,000 people had been deported since the government was elected in July 2024. — Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for the Home Office

• interoffice