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.
Read MoreGovernment 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…
Read MoreMore 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.
Read MoreHome Office announces tougher criminality rules for EU citizens
From January 2021, EU criminals could be barred from entering the UK under tougher border rules.
Read MoreBritish 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.
Read MoreBorder Force seize 10 million black market cigarettes
Seizure prevented the Treasury losing almost £3 million in unpaid duty.
Read MoreTime 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.
Read MoreHome 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.
Read MoreBorder 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.
Read MoreUnlawful immigration advice given by Southall man
Sentence to be announced later in the month
Read MoreGovernment 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…
Read MoreInspection 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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