News: Government Announcements

Thousands to benefit from new English language classes

New £6.5 million English language programme to help local authorities to meet the English language needs of their communities.

£8 million to help vulnerable people apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

Home Office announces further funding for charities and local authorities to provide face-to-face, online and telephone support across the UK.

Landmark Immigration Bill to end free movement introduced to Parliament

The bill will end free movement and give the government full control of UK borders for the first time in four decades.

Minister for the Americas attends inauguration of Uruguayan President

Minister for the Americas, Wendy Morton, will attend the inauguration of new Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou in Montevideo.

Statement on resignation of Sir Philip Rutnam

Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill gives a statement on the resignation of Sir Philip Rutnam.

New Director General appointed to HMPO and UKVI

Abi Tierney has been appointed as the new Director General of Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Governor Addresses Annual Meeting of Financial Services Industry

His Excellency, Governor Nigel Dakin, addressed the annual gathering of Financial Services Industry professionals in the Turks & Caicos on 21 February, 2020.

“Highly Commended” Government Security Team Award for MDP Project Servator

MDP Project Servator receive a Team Award at the Government Security Conference Awards 2020.

UK immigration stats: Indian student visas up by 93%

The latest UK Immigration Statistics published today (27 February) show that over 37,500 Indian students received a Tier 4 (study) visa in 2019 – a 93% increase from the previous year.

Our future relationship with the EU: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster’s statement to Parliament

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster spoke in the House of Commons about the Government’s approach to our future relationship with the EU.

Attorney General seeking feedback on new disclosure guidelines

A new consultation has been launched on changes to the Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure

Immigration system will support Scottish economy

Writing in The Herald today, Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack sets out how the UK Government’s immigration system will be good for Scotland’s economy.