News: Government Announcements

More than 4 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme

This important milestone was reached with eight months still to go before the 30 June 2021 deadline.

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Migration Advisory Committee welcomes ICT immigration route commission

Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) commission letter issued by the Home Secretary.

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Woman charged over Heathrow Airport cash seizure

A woman from Yorkshire has been charged with money laundering after almost £2 million in cash was seized by Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport.

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Hull man guilty of giving unlawful immigration advice

Unqualified immigration adviser to receive sentence later in the year…

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Health and care staff can claim immigration health surcharge reimbursement

Overseas NHS and care workers can claim their reimbursement from the surcharge from today, fulfilling a pledge made by the Prime Minister in May.

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Arrests in international small boat people smuggling investigation

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.

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Campaign launched to ready businesses for points-based immigration system

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

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Civil news: faster payments and new fees for immigration work

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

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Migration Advisory Committee reviews shortage occupation lists

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

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New legislation protects national security capability to fight serious crime

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

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Governor’s remarks at 15 September national press conference

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

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Update to the HASC on Windrush: 22 October 2019

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

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