News: Government Announcements

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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British Embassy Lisbon and SEF launch joint campaign on registering for residence

UK nationals who are living in Portugal, or plan to by the end of the year, should register for residence before the end of the year.

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Border Force seize 10 million black market cigarettes

Seizure prevented the Treasury losing almost £3 million in unpaid duty.

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Time is running out for businesses to prepare

The government urges business leaders to step up preparations for Australia-style arrangements from 1 January and launches ‘time is running out’ campaign.

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Home Secretary appoints former Chief Constable to support police recruitment

Former Chief Constable Michael Fuller has been appointed a non-executive director for the Home Office.

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Border Force seizes 30 kilos of cocaine at Dover

Border Force officers have prevented an attempt to smuggle cocaine into the UK hidden in a lorry carrying a load of furniture.

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Unlawful immigration advice given by Southall man

Sentence to be announced later in the month

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Government publishes updated GB-EU Border Operating Model

Today (Thursday 8 October) the Government has ramped up preparations for the end of the transition period by publishing an updated Border Operating Model, which provides further detail on how the GB-EU border will work and t…

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Inspection report published: An inspection of family reunion applications June – December 2019

The Chief Inspector’s report on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Home Office’s management of family reunion applications.

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