News: Government Announcements

‘Votes for life’ for British citizens living abroad

New measures announced in the Queen’s Speech will make it easier for British citizens who have moved abroad to participate in our democracy.

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Appointment of Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission

Her Majesty The Queen, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of Zahra Ahmed, Nicola Cockburn and Joanne Fazakerley as Commissioners of the CCRC.

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Home Secretary Priti Patel speech on immigration

Home Secretary Priti Patel made a speech setting out the new plan for immigration.

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Champions League final: travel advice

Advice for fans travelling to Portugal for the 2021 UEFA Champions League final in May.

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Business Department and Home Office to open up almost 3,000 Civil Service job roles outside of London

Almost 3,000 central government jobs will be brought to regions outside London and South East England by 2025.

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Changes to the OISC Level 1 Assessment

A new assessment process for Level 1 is being introduced to bring the assessment in line with Level 2 and Level 3 application processes.

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Support for renters continues with longer notice periods

Renters will continue to be supported as national COVID-19 restrictions ease.

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ESFA Update: 12 May 2021

Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers.

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Queen’s Speech 2021

Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament.

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People smuggling gang found guilty

Salford man sentenced to 8 years and 6 months imprisonment for charging asylum seekers thousands of pounds to bring them to the UK on false documents.

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