News: Government Announcements

UK-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.

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Nationwide 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

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New 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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Suspected people smuggling gang taken down in nationwide strikes

Seven members of a suspected organised crime group believed to have made millions have been arrested in West Yorkshire and Essex.

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MAC commissioned to review salary requirements and the new TSL

The Home Secretary has written to the Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee to commission a review of salary requirements and the new temporary shortage list.

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Government to boost legal aid funding to support those at risk of eviction

Vulnerable individuals at risk of eviction and homelessness will find it easier to access legal services, thanks to a historic boost in civil legal aid funding confirmed today (2 July) by Minister Sarah Sackman. 

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Immigration Advice Authority unveils new Customer Service Charter

The charter sets out what you can expect from us and what we ask of you in return.

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PM meeting with President Ruto of Kenya: 1 July 2025

The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Kenya, William Ruto, to Downing Street today. 

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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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