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.
Read MoreDeadline 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.
Read MoreMajor 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.…
Read MoreSecond 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.
Read MorePledge 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.
Read MoreIAA 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.
Read MoreAppointment 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.
Read MoreChina 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.
Read MoreFinns 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.
Read MoreUK 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.
Read MoreCitizens’ 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.
Read MoreClosure 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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