News: Government Announcements
UK sanctions gangs and illicit finance network propping up people smuggling trade
Gang leaders, passport forgers and illicit financiers enabling people-smuggling through the Western Balkans have today been sanctioned by the UK.
Read MoreGovernment to seize millions from fake immigration ‘lawyers’
Rogue advisers illegally posing as lawyers will be stripped of their dirty money under new crackdown.
Read MoreRegional Investment Summit delivers almost £800m boost to West Midlands, creating hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of jobs in the West Midlands are set to be created after almost £800m of investment was announced at today’s Regional Investment Summit.
Read MoreRegional Investment Summit delivers almost a thousand jobs for UK communities
Nearly a thousand jobs are to be created in a major boost to communities across the UK after over 10 billion in investments were announced at today’s first Regional Investment Summit.
Read MoreRecord single flight of illegal migrants returned under new deal
The number of illegal migrants returned under the UK-France deal has reached 42 after 16 were returned to France in largest group flight yet.
Read MoreMigrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English
Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.
Read MoreBritish travellers told to expect checks under EU’s Entry-Exit System
Travellers to Europe, including Brits, subject to new entry registrations from today under a phased implementation of the EU’s new digital border system.
Read MoreForeign Secretary to put boosting security and tackling illegal migration at the heart of foreign policy during meeting of European partners
Foreign Secretary hosts meeting in Northern Ireland, focused on preserving security and stability in the Western Balkans.
Read MoreStrengthening the UK’s borders by smashing people smuggling gangs
Border Security Command now has a better understanding of how online platforms used in people smuggling can be monitored and potentially disrupted.
Read MoreJohn Tuckett to step down as Immigration Services Commissioner
Following a successful pre-appointment scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee earlier this year, the Home Secretary has approved the appointment.
Read MoreJohn Tuckett appointed as new ICIBI
…The Home Secretary has today announced John Tuckett’s appointment as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI).…
Read MoreBritish Chamber of Commerce Uganda marks one year of impact
British Chamber of Commerce Uganda is proud to celebrate its first anniversary, marking a year of dynamic growth.
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