Home Secretary

American

noun

British.

the secretary of state for the Home Office.

Home Secretary British

noun

government short for Secretary of State for the Home Department ; the head of the Home Office

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Etymology

Origin of Home Secretary

First recorded in 1790–1800

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Home Secretary

In response, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood ordered a review of the way such fines are issued and collected.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced an independent inquiry into the murder, led by former lord chancellor Alex Chalk, which will look at "any missed opportunities to intervene".

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

The energy minister has insisted she backs Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's immigration reforms after she made what she described as a "light-hearted remark".

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Announcing the inquiry, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: "What happened that day must be fully understood."

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

The Home Secretary always said that justice must take its course.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

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