News: Government Announcements

IAA launches training video series to support advisers

Five training videos are now available, with a further five to be released covering additional key areas of immigration advice and practice.

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Culture Secretary marks Jewish Cultural Month with £1 million boost for The Jewish Museum London

The Government has announced up to £1 million is to be awarded to The Jewish Museum London, supporting its vital outreach and engagement programmes with schools and communities, and accelerating its search for a new permanen…

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Specialist police units now deployed under new UK-France deal

Two new French police units are now on the ground in Northern France, marking a significant step in joint UK-France efforts to stop dangerous illegal crossings.

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UK deepens joint migration efforts and marks Pakistan’s role in brokering US-Iran peace deal on two-day Ministerial visit

UK thanks Pakistan for their leadership in brokering the US-Iran peace deal and bolsters joint efforts to tackle illegal immigration into the UK.

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Change of Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: Belinda Lewis

Ms Belinda Lewis has been selected to become the next Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

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Tax Minister to owners of dodgy shops: “We are coming for you”

HMRC crackdown targets criminals exploiting the high street.

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Ofqual fines Cambridge English £875,000 after incorrect results for global English language tests

Marking errors affected more than 60,000 candidates taking international English language tests.

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New laws to shutdown dodgy high street shops in crime crackdown

Dodgy vape shops, barbers and nail salons linked to organised crime will be shut down as criminal bosses are put behind bars in a nationwide crackdown.

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Call for Evidence: An inspection of the Home Office’s pre-appeal review process

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office pre-appeal review process to submit evidence for the inspection.

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AI tech ambition to deliver smarter justice for victims

Thousands of victims could see justice delivered more quickly as the Government pilots the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Crown Court.

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Universities face ban on international students over visa abuse

Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results.

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2027 Peer Reviewer Contract Procurement Process Launch

Applicants may now tender to become Peer Reviewers from 1 March 2027.

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