News: Government Announcements

Speech: Parliament Valedictory Address

Delivered by British High Commissioner to NZ, Laura Clarke.

National Windrush monument unveiled at London Waterloo Station

Members of the Windrush generation joined HRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at London Waterloo Station today to witness the unveiling of the National Windrush Monument.

Bill of Rights to strengthen freedom of speech and curb bogus human rights claims

Freedom of speech and the views of elected lawmakers will be given greater weight in law under a Bill of Rights introduced to Parliament today (Wednesday 22 June).

Call for evidence: An inspection of the Border Force intelligence functions at the Humber ports

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Border Force intelligence functions at the Humber ports (Grimsby, Goole, Hull and Immingham) to submit evidence to inform an inspection in this area.

An inspection of the Border Force intelligence functions at the Humber ports

The inspection team anticipate reporting to the Home Secretary by October 2022.

UK sanctions Russian linked to forced transfers and adoptions

The UK announced a new wave of sanctions, including on the Russian Chidren’s Rights Commissioner involved in the barbaric treatment of children in Ukraine.

Oral statement on Rwanda

The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, delivered an oral statement to the House of Commons on the government’s Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda.

Chancellor’s opening address to London Tech Week

Key note speech by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak at London Tech Week.

Career Insight: Ella, Legal Trainee, National Crime Agency

Ella provides an insight into her training contract within the National Crime Agency

Look, no hands! Watch as dangerous drivers are caught on film by officers in unmarked HGV

Two drivers who were literally driving ‘hands free’ had a nasty shock when they realised they’d been caught on camera by police officers patrolling in one of National Highways’ unmarked HGVs.

Prime Minister’s Housing Speech: 9 June 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on housing.

Smugglers responsible for hiding migrants in vans brought to justice

Two people have been sentenced for recruiting drivers to smuggle migrants in vans.