News: Government Announcements

The King’s Birthday Party at the British Embassy

On November 18, the British Embassy in Buenos Aires celebrated the Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III at Ambassador Cairns’ Residence.

Asylum and returns policy

The Home Secretary gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on 17 November to set out significant reforms to the UK’s asylum and returns system.

Senior barristers to support government on strategic public cases

Six King’s Counsel appointed to new Attorney General’s Senior Treasury Counsel Group

UK announces sanctions against individual who funds the work of the IRGC

The UK government has today announced sanctions against Aliakbar Ansari for his role in financially enabling the work of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Vietnamese migrants with no right to be here will be fast-tracked out of the UK under tough new migration agreement

The UK and Vietnam have agreed a landmark new agreement to crack down on illegal migration and fast-track the removals process.

Joint declaration on the elevation of UK – Viet Nam relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Joint declaration on the elevation of UK – Viet Nam relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Largest crackdown on illegal workers since records began

Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history.

October 2025 newsletter: What’s happening at the IAA

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Crime and Policing Bill: government amendments for committee and report stage

Correspondence relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

Loophole closed to keep terrorists and extremists out of the UK

New law now prevents British citizenship being reinstated automatically to people considered a national security risk following a successful initial appeal.

Independent investigation and immediate reforms to prevent future releases in error

Dame Lynne Owens will lead the independent investigation to determine how Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford on Friday 24 October, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has announced today.

Windrush compensation scheme overhaul to deliver faster justice

Scheme overhaul sees advance payments of up to 75% of final award, pension compensation for the first time and priority for elderly and vulnerable claimants. 