News: Government Announcements

Joint statement of the international maritime virtual summit on crew changes

Governments from across the world express their appreciation to seafarers and pledge to urgently resolve issues that have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Four arrested in Midlands following people smuggling investigation

Four people have been arrested by Immigration Enforcement in connection with a people smuggling investigation as warrants were executed in Birmingham, Leicester, Telford and Coventry.

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Director’s statement on the publication of the Labour Market Enforcement Annual Report 2018/19

From Matthew Taylor, Interim Director of Labour Market Enforcement.

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Inspection report published: An inspection of the Handling of Complaints and MP’s Correspondence by the Home Office Borders, Immigration and Citizenship System (BICS)

This inspection followed up on two earlier inspections of complaints handling by the Home Office’s Borders, Immigration and Citizenship System (BICS): ‘An inspection of the Handling of Complaints and MPs’ Correspondence’, published on 1 March 2016, and ‘A re-inspection of the complaints…

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Campervan people smuggler jailed for 4 years

A man who attempted to smuggle 12 people into the UK hidden in a campervan has been jailed for over 4 years.

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New Eurostar treaties open up direct travel from Amsterdam to London

New treaties signed today make direct train services from Amsterdam to London possible later this year.

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Civil news: updated contract schedules from 1 September 2020

New civil contract schedules beginning 1 September 2020 to be made available by the end of August.

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Call for Evidence: EU Settlement Scheme

The Chief Inspector invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s EU Settlement Scheme to submit evidence for his next inspection.

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Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020: letter to local authorities

This letter notifies local authorities of changes to the housing eligibility regulations which come into force on 24 August 2020.

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UK to extend residence rights for British Nationals (Overseas) citizens in Hong Kong

Following China’s imposition of a national security law on Hong Kong, the UK has confirmed that new arrangements will be put in place for British Nationals(Overseas).

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Foreign Secretary Statement on National Security Legislation in Hong Kong

Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, delivers a statement to the House of Commons on the situation in Hong Kong following the imposition of national security legislation by China.

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Government fires up R&D across the country to cement the UK as science superpower

R&D Roadmap sets out vision to attract global talent, cut unnecessary bureaucracy and cement the UK as a world-leading science superpower.

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