News: Government Announcements

Afghan citizens resettlement scheme to open in January

Ministers have confirmed the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme (ACRS) will open in January

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British Embassy Zagreb session for UK nationals, 30 November 2021: meeting summary

This is a summary of an online Q&A session hosted by the British Ambassador for UK nationals in Croatia on 30 November 2021.

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Work of the Home Office

Statement on Home Office delivery over the last 12 months.

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New secure site for processing illegal migrants

Manston in Kent announced as new site for secure processing of small boat arrivals.

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Minister Mordaunt speech at the Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia

Minister Mordaunt’s address to the World Affairs Council of Atlanta event on ‘trade, diplomacy and defence: the foundation of British prosperity’

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Plan to reform Human Rights Act

The Human Rights Act will be revised under plans unveiled by the Justice Secretary Dominic Raab today (14 December).

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Address given by His Excellency Governor Nigel Dakin CMG on border security and the OPBAT alliance

US and Bahamian delegations converge on TCI to agree joint cooperation on protecting international borders and set the foundations for future search and rescue operations at sea.

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An inspection of migrants arriving via small boats at Tug Haven

The inspection team anticipate reporting to the Home Secretary by February.

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Latvia: Joint Declaration of Cooperation between the UK and Latvia

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs have signed a joint declaration forging stronger UK-Latvian trade and technology ties; and enhancing cooperation in tackling cyber-security issues, protecting…

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Points-based immigration system: delivering on people’s priorities

One year ago a new immigration system launched, with visa routes attracting skilled workers across construction, hospitality, health, social care, science and research.

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Home Secretary’s speech on Channel drownings

Home Secretary Priti Patel made a speech on the tragic Channel drownings that occurred on 24 November 2021.

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Inspection Report Published: An Inspection of UK Visas and Immigration Front End Services

This inspection examined the efficiency, effectiveness and consistency of FES delivered by UKVI through its streamlined and digitised UK Visa and Citizenship Application Service (UKVCAS) in-country, Home Office SSCs and Visa…

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