News: Government Announcements

Universities Minister Michelle Donelan delivered a speech at the Going Global summit hosted by the British Council, outlining support for international students

Prime Minister Boris Johnson writes in the Times about upholding the UK’s profound ties of history and friendship with the people of Hong Kong.

The latest figures for the Windrush Compensation Scheme show that more than £360,000 has been paid out in the first year.

More than 170 kilos of heroin has been stopped from being smuggled into the UK by Border Force officers.

The extension will last until 31 July and will apply to anyone whose leave expired after the 24 January and cannot return home.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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