News: Government Announcements

Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results.

Applicants may now tender to become Peer Reviewers from 1 March 2027.

Organised crime gangs will be hit with raids, shop closures, and cash seizures in a £30 million crackdown on dodgy high street shops.

Ms Maya Sivagnanam has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia in succession to Mr Matthew Lawson.

The Foreign Secretary visits Chisinau to agree a more modern interpretation of the European Convention for Human Rights (ECHR).

His Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament.

Statement from the Secretary of State regarding the King’s Speech in Parliament

Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission

The King’s Speech – the second under this government – is expected to unveil over 35 bills and draft bills facing up to the big challenges our country faces and put the UK on a stronger, fairer path that unlocks hope for peo…

Foreign Secretary announces sanctions against organisations and individuals enabling hostile Iranian activity

The campaign encourages the public to check that their immigration adviser is properly regulated before placing their trust in them.

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) conducted the annual stakeholder survey to collect views from stakeholders that have engaged with the inspectorate over the last year.