News: Government Announcements

The IAA is procuring an assessment provider, and advisers may experience some disruption during the transition.

Sir James Goss appointed as Deputy Chair of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel.

As delivered by the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Secretary of State for the Home Office

Funding will see a consistent, national Independent Child Trafficking Guardians service for child survivors of modern slavery and trafficking.

Five additional videos have now been released, bringing the total in the series to ten.

We are facing a storm of geopolitical instability, economic coercion, AI and climate change – and it’s likely to get worse. But by working more closely with Europe and seeking greater cooperation outside the big trading bloc…

June 2026 update on implementing the independent review of employers’ role in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.

Asylum seekers who can afford to will be required to repay a flat-rate contribution towards the cost of their accommodation and support.

New independent appeals body to speed up removals of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers.

New safe and legal refugee routes, alongside reforms to human rights and modern slavery laws, to prevent abuse of the asylum system.

More than 45,000 foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be removed over the coming decade thanks to a significant expansion of detention capacity. 

Nick Baird has been re-appointed as Chair of the TRA’s Board for a further three years until January 2030.