News: Government Announcements
UK brings forward world’s first sanctions regime to smash the gangs responsible for irregular migration
Anyone complicit in facilitating people smuggling to the UK will be at risk of having their assets frozen and being banned from travelling to Britain, under new powers announced by the Foreign Secretary today.
Read MoreLeading lights of UK research spearhead search for world’s best talent
12 leading universities and research institutions selected to deliver government’s £54 million fund to recruit world’s top researchers.
Read MoreImmediate Support for Returning British Families Fleeing Crisis
New emergency rules will exempt British nationals and their family members from a residence test when fleeing major international crises
Read MorePM speech at the Civil Society Summit: 17 July 2025
The Prime Minister gave a speech at the Civil Society Summit.
Read MorePM set to reshape how Government works with communities to tackle Britain’s biggest challenges
The Prime Minister will launch the Civil Society Covenant – a new way of working that puts people at the heart of government.
Read MoreNew UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa in passports from today (15 July).
Read MoreIAGCI seeks reviewer to evaluate coverage of healthcare and medical treatment in Home Office country information
Experts on comparative international healthcare provision are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of 22 August 2025.
Read MoreIAGCI invites tenders to evaluate Home Office country information products on Afghanistan, Colombia, and India
Potential reviewers of country of origin information are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of 22 August 2025.
Read MoreUK and France agree major deal to crack down on illegal Channel crossings
The Prime Minister and French President Macron agree to return illegal migrants to France.
Read MoreUK-France Leaders Declaration
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the French Republic met today in Downing Street for the 37th UK-France Summit.
Read MoreNationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally
Ramp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting migrants working illegally in the gig economy
Read MoreNew easier British citizenship route for Irish citizens launched
Irish people living in the UK can soon benefit from this new British citizenship route.
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