News: Government Announcements

Over 22 million pieces of protective equipment shipped to UK from China

The UK Government has flown over 22 million pieces of PPE and more than 1,000 ventilators to the NHS and Social Care Services from China over the last three weeks.

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Home Secretary announces visa extensions for frontline health and care workers

Free visa extensions will be automatically granted to more crucial overseas health and care workers.

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Over 21 million pieces of protective equipment have been shipped to the UK from China

The UK Government has flown over 21 million pieces of PPE and more than 1,000 ventilators to the NHS and Social Care Services from China over the last three weeks.

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Historic UK-Greece migration action plan signed

The UK and Greece have committed to deepen cooperation on irregular migration in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Extension of Peter Clarke’s tenure as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons

The Secretary of State has announced the extension of Peter Clarke’s tenure as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons.

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ICIBI Inspection Plan 2020-21

The Chief Inspector publishes his Inspection plan 2020-21 following an extension to his term until 31 October 2020.

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Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration extends term

David Bolt, the current Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, has agreed to extend his term until October 2020.

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Border Force prioritising checks on medical equipment

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: to make sure medical equipment reaches the NHS frontline quicker, Border Force will be prioritising checks on their shipments.

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Governor Dakin’s radio address: additional short-term lockdown measures over Easter holiday

Governor Dakin announces the government’s decision to impose additional short-term lockdown measures over the Easter holiday weekend.

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Support package for legal providers will ensure access to justice during coronavirus outbreak

Initial support measures will help legal aid providers weather the coronavirus pandemic while maintaining access to justice for the most vulnerable in society.

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An inspection of Home Office (Borders, Immigration and Citizenship System) intelligence collection capabilities, focusing on its field intelligence work:Call for evidence

The Independent Chief Inspector, David Bolt, invites anyone with knowledge of Home Office (BICS) intelligence collection work to submit evidence for his next inspection.

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NHS frontline workers visas extended so they can focus on fighting coronavirus

Doctors, nurses and paramedics with visas due to expire before 1 October 2020 will have them automatically extended for one year.

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