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.

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World’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.

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Expansion 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.

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Home 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.

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Manchester 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.

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Government 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.

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Spending Round 2019: Sajid Javid’s speech

The Spending Round speech in full (check against delivery).

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Commissioning 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.

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Chancellor 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.

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New system to simplify and speed up modern slavery referrals

Digitisation of National Referral Mechanism to support victims of modern slavery.

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Windrush 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.

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Applications 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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