News: Government Announcements

Delivery firms to bolster rider security checks to stop illegal working

Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commit to further strengthening security checks on delivery riders to prevent illegal working in the gig economy.

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Deadline extended: Call for evidence: An inspection of asylum casework (2025)

The ICIBI invites anyone with knowledge and experience of asylum decision quality to submit evidence for the inspection .Deadline extended to close of play 9 July 2025.

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Major immigration reforms delivered to restore order and control

Work to restore control of Britain’s borders has seen the first of sweeping reforms to the immigration system introduced by the Home Secretary today.…

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Second ballot of the 2025 Youth Mobility Scheme for Taiwanese youth

The second ballot of the 2025 Youth Mobility Scheme for Taiwanese youth opens in July.

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Pledge to protect Armed Forces community as government delivers on manifesto commitment

Military personnel, their families and veterans are to have their unique circumstances legally protected by central government for the first time under new plans announced by the Prime Minister.

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IAA hosts online Adviser Conference with record attendance

With nearly 800 professionals in attendance, the event offered valuable opportunities to learn from sector experts and engage with IAA leaders.

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Appointment of Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal: June 2025

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of six Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal.

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China audit: Foreign Secretary’s statement

The Foreign Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons, updating members on the government’s approach to China following the cross-Whitehall audit.

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Finns travelling to UK need an Electronic Travel Authorisation

Visitors travelling to the UK on a European passport will need an ETA from 2 April 2025. Travellers can apply for an ETA from 5 March 2025 onwards.

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UK launches global talent drive to attract world-leading researchers and innovators

New taskforce and £54 million fund will attract world-class researchers and their teams to the UK and comes ahead of the launch of government’s modern Industrial Strategy.

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Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 24 June 2025: joint statement

The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 16th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights.

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Closure of loophole to keep terrorists and extremists out of the UK

A law has been introduced to prevent British citizenship being reinstated to people considered a national security risk following a successful initial appeal.

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