News: Government Announcements
New Equality and Human Rights Commissioners appointed
Minister for Women and Equalities appoints four new EHRC commissioners
Read MoreElephant tusks seized by Border Force during international operation against wildlife crime
Border Force has seized hundreds of products containing endangered plant and animal species as part of an international operation targeting wildlife criminals.
Read MoreMeasures to protect England from new COVID-19 strain extended
Freight exemption removed so UK haulage drivers arriving from Denmark are now required to self-isolate on entry to England.
Read MoreTravel ban implemented to protect public health following Denmark COVID-19 mink outbreak
From 4am, Saturday 7 November visitors from Denmark arriving in the UK will be denied entry.
Read MoreYacht people smugglers jailed
Two men have each been jailed for 2 years and 6 months after a small boat people smuggling attempt was prevented by Border Force officers in Southwold.
Read MoreChief Inspector of Borders and Immigration term extended
David Bolt agrees to extend his term as Chief Inspector.
Read MoreRoyal Appointment of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons
The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has announced the Royal Appointment of Charlie Taylor as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons.
Read MoreCivil/crime news: rollout of secure file exchange wins praise
Providers have been praising our online platform for both crime and civil billing and pinpointing areas for improvement in recent survey feedback.
Read MoreLetter to the Migration Advisory Committee on the shortage occupation lists report
Letter from the Home Secretary in response to the shortage occupation lists report.
Read MoreGovernment delivers on commitment to British Nationals (Overseas) in Hong Kong
The new immigration route for British National (Overseas) citizens from Hong Kong will be open for applications on 31 January 2021…
Read MoreMore Afghan interpreters to move to the UK as scheme extends
Many more Afghan interpreters who served bravely alongside British Armed Forces in Afghanistan can relocate to the UK thanks to new legislation announced today.
Read MoreHome Office announces tougher criminality rules for EU citizens
From January 2021, EU criminals could be barred from entering the UK under tougher border rules.
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