News: Government Announcements

Extension notices to be issued for peer reviewer contracts

Peer Reviewer contract holders will receive contract extension from 1 April 2025.

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Inspection 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.

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Current inspections

Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication.

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Call 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.

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New UK–Nigeria partnership to speed up removals

The UK makes it quicker to return Nigerians with no legal right to remain.

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Lord 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.

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Welfare 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.

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Asylum 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.

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Foreign 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. 

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Over £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.  …

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Home 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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