News: Government Announcements

Three people have been arrested by Immigration Enforcement as part of an international investigation into the smuggling of migrants into the UK by small boat.

The nationwide marketing campaign will ensure businesses are ready for the introduction of the system as free movement ends.

Changes to fee arrangements for immigration and asylum work are being rolled out on 7 October 2020.

A number of occupations should be added to the Shortage Occupation List (SOL), the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has advised.

The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) Bill will underpin the longstanding work of intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

Governor Dakin spoke to several matters of national importance, including UK assistance during COVID-19, border security, crime, the economy and more.

Letter from Home Secretary Priti Patel to Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee (HASC).

A further 25 charities will receive a share of £1 million boost as part of the government’s £10 million emergency fund.

This circular provides an understanding of the responsibilities of the different agencies when an extension has been sought.

The ICIBI’s Annual Report for the business year 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 has been laid in Parliament.

The Student route and Child Student route will open on 5 October 2020 to the best and brightest international students from across the globe.

Border Force officers at Dover have intercepted 336kg of cocaine after 2 separate attempts to smuggle in the class A drug into the UK on the same day.