Regulator Profile

Home Office

Enforcement Regulator

4

Areas of regulation

4

Laws enforced

UK-wide

Quick links

Visit official website Email Home Office Call 0300 123 4699

Firearms Immigration Security Sponsor Licences

What Home Office does

Government department responsible for immigration, security, and law and order. Administers UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), issues sponsor licences for employers hiring overseas workers. Regulates private security through SIA. Oversees fire services and counter-terrorism. Issues licences for firearms, explosives, and controlled substances.

Additional information

Business Helpdesk (sponsor licences): 0300 123 4699. Immigration enquiries: 0300 790 6268. Address: 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF.

Legal framework

Legislation that Home Office enforces.

Primary legislation

• Defence Reform Act 2014 Act 2014
• Procurement Act 2023 Act 2023
• Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 Act 2012
• Security Service Act 1989 Act 1989

Sectors regulated

Security