News: Government Announcements

Taiwan travel during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information about available flights and routes

Information about available flights and routes and English-language travel agents for British people in Taiwan during the coronavirus restrictions.

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UK provides new home for 478 children seeking asylum

UK government announces successful transfer of 478 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children under section 67.

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New measures announced ahead of Hidden Harms Summit

Prime Minister to open virtual Hidden Harms Summit in Downing Street to drive action to tackle domestic abuse, child sexual exploitation and modern slavery

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Inspection report published: An inspection of Administrative Reviews (May – December 2019)

Building on inspections conducted in 2015 and 2017 this inspection looked again at the Section 16 ‘tests’ as defined in the 2014 Immigration Bill.

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Historic Immigration Bill returns to Parliament

The bill takes back control of UK borders and paves the way for a new points-based immigration system.…

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More than 3.5 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme

The milestone was reached with over a year still to go until the 30 June 2021 deadline, making it the biggest scheme of its kind in British history.

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Migration Advisory Committee seeks views on skills shortages

The Migration Advisory Committee launches a 6-week call for evidence.

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Search for new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration begins

The recruitment process for the new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has opened.

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Tireless work by the Embassy in Chile during coronavirus times

Close contact with the Chilean Government and the health, police and immigration authorities have enabled the Consular team to help British citizens during the pandemic.

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260 kilos of cocaine seized by Border Force at Coquelles

Border Force officers at Coquelles have prevented an attempt to smuggle more than 260 kilos of cocaine into the UK in a lorry.

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Border force seize cocaine worth £4.86 million at Harwich

Border Force officers at Harwich International Port have prevented an attempt to smuggle approximately 54 kilos of cocaine into the UK.

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Judicial Review Case Management

Registered OISC immigration advisers can apply to do Judicial Review Case Management work…

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