News: Government Announcements
Visas extended for thousands of frontline health and care workers
Extension to benefit 14,000 applicants.
Read MoreNavigating global challenges: speech by Laura Clarke
British High Commissioner to New Zealand, Laura Clarke spoke of the global challenges ahead and how the UK and New Zealand can work together on shared goals such as tackling climate change and rebuilding from COVID-19.
Read MoreNational welcome for Hong Kong arrivals
British National (Overseas) families coming to the UK on the Hong Kong BN(O) route will benefit from a dedicated package of support to help them settle successfully into life in the UK.
Read MoreCST speech at the European House Ambrosetti’s virtual spring forum
The speech at the European House Ambrosetti’s virtual spring forum as delivered by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay.
Read MoreHome Secretary’s statement on the New Plan for Immigration
The Home Secretary made a statement to Parliament setting out the New Plan for Immigration.
Read MoreAlarming rise of abuse within modern slavery system
Major increases in child rapists, people who threaten national security and failed asylum seekers clogging up modern slavery system.
Read MorePrime Minister meets Hong Kong BN(O) families who have come to the UK: 19 March 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a video call with four British National (Overseas) families from Hong Kong who have come to the UK following the imposition of the National Security Law.
Read MoreJudicial Review consultation launched
The Lord Chancellor has unveiled plans to reform the judicial review process and provide courts with a greater range of powers.
Read MoreForeign Secretary speech: ‘A Force for Good: Global Britain in a Competitive Age’
The Foreign Secretary has given a speech at the Aspen Security Conference setting out out how Global Britain will act as a Force for Good in today’s world
Read MorePrison sentence for adviser who preyed on advice seekers
Husband and wife, Sherman and Choice Dvzviti, sentenced to 200 hours unpaid work and two years in prison respectively for fraud and providing unqualified immigration advice and services.
Read More8 out of 10 last-minute attempts by immigration offenders to avoid removal are rejected, study finds
Figures raise concerns that last-minute claims are being used to delay and time out removal from the UK.
Read MoreNew Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration appointed
David Neal to begin his appointment on Monday 22 March 2021 as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) for a term of 3 years.…
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