News: Government Announcements

Government to seize millions from fake immigration ‘lawyers’

Rogue advisers illegally posing as lawyers will be stripped of their dirty money under new crackdown.

Regional 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.

Regional 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.

Record 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.

Migrants 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.

British 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.

Foreign 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. 

Strengthening 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.

John 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.

John Tuckett appointed as new ICIBI

…The Home Secretary has today announced John Tuckett’s appointment as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI).…

British 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.

The SIA is updating its licensing criteria

On 1 December 2025 we will update the rules we use when making our licensing decisions. This page explains what we are changing and why.