News: Government Announcements
Afghan citizens resettlement scheme to open in January
Ministers have confirmed the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme (ACRS) will open in January
Read MoreBritish 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.
Read MoreNew secure site for processing illegal migrants
Manston in Kent announced as new site for secure processing of small boat arrivals.
Read MoreMinister 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’
Read MorePlan to reform Human Rights Act
The Human Rights Act will be revised under plans unveiled by the Justice Secretary Dominic Raab today (14 December).
Read MoreAddress 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.
Read MoreAn inspection of migrants arriving via small boats at Tug Haven
The inspection team anticipate reporting to the Home Secretary by February.
Read MoreLatvia: 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…
Read MorePoints-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.
Read MoreHome Secretary’s speech on Channel drownings
Home Secretary Priti Patel made a speech on the tragic Channel drownings that occurred on 24 November 2021.
Read MoreInspection 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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