News: Government Announcements

New Equality and Human Rights Commissioners appointed

Minister for Women and Equalities appoints four new EHRC commissioners

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Elephant 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.

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Measures 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.

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Travel 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.

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Yacht 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.

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Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration term extended

David Bolt agrees to extend his term as Chief Inspector.

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Royal 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.

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Civil/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.

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Letter to the Migration Advisory Committee on the shortage occupation lists report

Letter from the Home Secretary in response to the shortage occupation lists report.

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Government 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…

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More 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.

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Home 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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