News: Government Announcements

ICIBI annual report for 2024-25 published

The Chief Inspector’s annual report for 2024-25 has been laid in Parliament.

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Strategic bilateral framework between the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3 September 2025

Strategic bilateral framework between the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3 September 2025

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Crackdown on legal visa abuse stems surge in asylum claims

Government action led to a 10% fall in student asylum claims.

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Strengthening border security and reforms to the asylum system

Home Secretary statement on actions the government is taking with France to strengthen border security and reforms to the asylum system.

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Updates on the move to eVisas

Information on the the move from physical immigration documents to eVisas.…

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Charity Commission disqualifies four trustees after CEO used charity as front for criminal activities

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has concluded its inquiry into Organisation of Blind Africans & Caribbeans (OBAC), finding four trustees responsible for serious failings.

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Speech on the UK’s Future Relationship with the European Union

Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations Nick Thomas-Symonds delivers a speech on the UK’s relationship with the EU, hosted by The Spectator.

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Tribunal system reforms to speed up asylum decisions

A new independent body will be set up to speed up decision making on asylum appeal cases.

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UK sanctions networks enabling Iran’s destabilising activity

The UK has announced sanctions against those whose revenue supports Iran’s destabilising activities.

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UK strengthens international diplomacy to tackle illegal migration

New UK-Iraq agreement will bolster efforts to deter small boat arrivals.

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More foreign criminals to be deported before appeals heard

‘Deport Now Appeal Later’ scheme nearly trebled to 23 countries, with more to follow in the future.

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Foreign criminals to face immediate deportation

Foreign criminals will for the first time face immediate deportation after sentencing as the Government strengthens border security through the Plan for Change.

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