News: Government Announcements
World’s largest genetics project to tackle deadly diseases launches
A new ground-breaking project in the fight against life-threatening illnesses has launched today, 11 September 2019.
Read MoreWorld’s largest genetics research project to fight deadly diseases and offer new offer for international students
Plans for new immigration route revealed to enable international students to work in the UK for two-years post-graduation, aimed at attracting and retaining the brightest and best talent.
Read MoreExpansion of the shortage of occupation list
The shortage of occupation list has today been expanded to include a range of skilled occupations, following changes to the Immigration Rules.
Read MoreHome Secretary tasks MAC on Australian-style points-based immigration system
Home Secretary Priti Patel asked the MAC to review how an Australian-style points-based (PBS) immigration system could be introduced in Britain to strengthen the UK labour market.
Read MoreManchester English language test scammers have sentences increased
Muhammad Bilal and Mehboob Jilani ran colleges where non-EEA nationals could take an English language test as part of making UK visa applications.
Read MoreGovernment announces immigration plans for no deal Brexit
If there’s a no deal Brexit, border controls will be introduced to make it harder for criminals to enter the UK.
Read MoreSpending Round 2019: Sajid Javid’s speech
The Spending Round speech in full (check against delivery).
Read MoreCommissioning letter to the MAC on a points-based system for migration
The Home Secretary’s commissioning letter to the chair of the Migration Advisory Committee on a review of the Australian immigration system and other similar systems.
Read MoreChancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster statement in the House: 3 September 2019
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove addressed the House of Commons.
Read MoreNew system to simplify and speed up modern slavery referrals
Digitisation of National Referral Mechanism to support victims of modern slavery.
Read MoreWindrush Compensation Scheme and Taskforce community events
To raise awareness of the Windrush Compensation Scheme a series of community events will be held across the country.
Read MoreApplications for 2020/2021 Chevening Turkey Awards are now open
Turkey applications for 2020/2021Chevening Scholarships are now open and will close on 5 November 2019 at 12:00 (GMT)
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