News: Government Announcements

Letter to the health and care sector about the UK–EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement

Edward Argar wrote to the health and social care sector about the UK–EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement and the government’s preparations for 1 January 2021.

Government reforms intimidation scheme to relocate more Afghan staff under threat

Hundreds of Afghan staff who find themselves at risk as a result of their work to support British Armed Forces will be able to relocate to the UK under a new scheme announced by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secreta…

Prime Minister’s statement on EU negotiations: 24 December 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement on the outcome of negotiations with the European Union.

Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest

The number of workers permitted to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and vegetables will be increased for next year’s harvest, the government has announced today (22 December).

Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest

Measures announced to support farmers and growers next year, including an extended and expanded Seasonal Workers Pilot

The Social Security, Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

Correspondence between SSAC and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about the Social Security, Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

UK GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL £200M PEACE PLUS FUNDING

Earlier today the UK Government announced additional Peace Plus Funding.

UK sets out strategy for most effective border in the world by 2025

Government publishes 2025 UK Border Strategy setting out vision for world’s most effective border.

Police super-complaints: police data sharing for immigration purposes

Super-complaint made by Liberty and Southall Black Sisters about the police sharing immigration data.…

Unqualified Hull immigration adviser receives suspended sentence

Found guilty of giving unlawful immigration advice

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Japan

Ms Julia Longbottom CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Japan.

British Embassy Dublin hosts citizen’s outreach event

The British Embassy Dublin recently held virtual outreach event for British citizens living in Ireland answering questions on a range of topics including driving, pets and travel.