News: Government Announcements

Five additional videos have now been released, bringing the total in the series to ten.

We are facing a storm of geopolitical instability, economic coercion, AI and climate change – and it’s likely to get worse. But by working more closely with Europe and seeking greater cooperation outside the big trading bloc…

June 2026 update on implementing the independent review of employers’ role in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.

Asylum seekers who can afford to will be required to repay a flat-rate contribution towards the cost of their accommodation and support.

New independent appeals body to speed up removals of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers.

New safe and legal refugee routes, alongside reforms to human rights and modern slavery laws, to prevent abuse of the asylum system.

More than 45,000 foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be removed over the coming decade thanks to a significant expansion of detention capacity. 

Nick Baird has been re-appointed as Chair of the TRA’s Board for a further three years until January 2030.

The second ballot for this year’s YMS will open in July.

The UK will support Gazan students to take up places at British universities and continue efforts to medically evacuate critically ill children for treatment in the NHS.

The Ministry of Justice plans to make a series of changes to court and tribunal fees payable in HM Courts and Tribunals Service.

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.