News: Government Announcements
Extension notices to be issued for peer reviewer contracts
Peer Reviewer contract holders will receive contract extension from 1 April 2025.
Read MoreInspection announcement: An inspection of the benefits arising from, and enabled by, the Future Border and Immigration System programme
In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the benefits arising from, and enabled by, the Future Border and Immigration System (FBIS) programme.
Read MoreCurrent inspections
Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication.
Read MoreCall for evidence: An inspection of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys to submit evidence for the inspection.
Read MoreNew UK–Nigeria partnership to speed up removals
The UK makes it quicker to return Nigerians with no legal right to remain.
Read MoreLord Justice of Appeal appointed as a Senior Judicial Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments Commission
His Majesty The King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the appointment of a Lord Justice of Appeal to serve as a Senior Judicial Commissioner and Vice-Chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Read MoreWelfare state to working state
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP speech announcing a further £1 billion investment in youth employment support and reforms to apprenticeships.
Read MoreStatement between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork: 13 March 2026
Shared Prosperity, Shared Seas, Shared Ties.
Read MoreAsylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity
Stricter conditions for migrants receiving asylum support will create a fairer, compliance-based system that’s better for the British taxpayer.
Read MoreForeign criminals excluded from UK under strict new rules
Foreign criminals will be refused entry to the UK or have their visas cancelled in a crackdown on those posing a threat to the British public.
Read MoreOver £370 million saved in crackdown on asylum claims by tourists
Almost £400 million has been saved in asylum accommodation and support costs after a crackdown on tourists abusing the UK’s immigration system. …
Read MoreHome Secretary’s speech on immigration: 5 March 2026
…Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s speech at the Institute for Public Policy Research on immigration reforms.…
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