News: Government Announcements
UK statement on irregular migration
Delivered by Graham Townsend, Senior Military Adviser of the UK Delegation to the OSCE, at the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation on 5 February 2020.
Read MoreGovernment brings LGBT charity leaders together to grow the sector
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is today (Wednesday 5 February) bringing together leading voices from LGBT organisations to celebrate the important work of the third sector at the start of LGBT History Month.
Read MoreThe Future Relationship between the UK and the EU
This statement sets out the Government’s proposed approach to the negotiations with the EU about our future relationship.
Read MorePM speech in Greenwich: 3 February 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech in Greenwich
Read MorePM address to the nation: 31 January 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation.
Read MoreBoost for pensioners in the EU
UK state pensioners currently living in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland will continue to have their pensions increased annually.
Read MoreEnvironment Bill sets out vision for a greener future
Landmark Bill will better protect our natural environment for generations to come.
Read MoreEST speech at launch of Financial Services Skills Task Force report
John Glen, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, delivered a speech at the launch of the Financial Services Skills Task Force report
Read MoreSerial immigration fraudster jailed for longer
Mohammad Rahman has had his sentence increased by the Court of Appeal following intervention by the Solicitor General.
Read MoreMigration Advisory Committee Chair extends term
Professor Alan Manning has agreed to extend his term as Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC).
Read MorePoints-based system and salary thresholds for immigration: letter from the MAC
Letter from Professor Alan Manning to the Home Secretary regarding the points-based system and salary thresholds for the immigration report.
Read MoreBoost for UK science with unlimited visa offer to world’s brightest and best
Top scientists to be given fast tracked entry into the UK.
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