News: Government Announcements

UK-China border security deal to help disrupt small boat supply lines

People smuggling gangs will be dealt a further blow with the Prime Minister expected to launch a border security agreement with China to tackle the flow of Chinese made small boat parts.

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New Bill to prioritise UK medical graduates for NHS training

Secretary of State sets out the need to prioritise homegrown talent for foundation and specialty training posts to support a sustainable NHS workforce

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Youth Mobility Scheme for Uruguayan and British citizens: 2026

The Youth Mobility Scheme helps bring people and cultures from both countries closer together.

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New year, new updates: January 2026 newsletter

Our newsletter will be published quarterly, and all stakeholders are welcome to sign up to receive the latest edition straight to their inbox.

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New Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland appointed

Legal advice to Northern Ireland public bodies and UK Government boosted following the appointment of Claire Archbold as Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland.

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Reeves tells Davos: Britain is the best place in the world to invest

Ministers to highlight government focus on stability and certainty in a volatile world

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1st ballot of the 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme for Taiwanese youth

The first ballot for this year’s YMS will open in February.

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Illegal working raids reach highest level in UK history

Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% since the government came to power leading to an 83% increase in arrests.

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Immigration Enforcement raids reach highest level in history

Illegal working arrests and raids have reached their highest level after relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams.…

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Immigration Enforcement raids at the highest level in UK history

Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests.

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£600,0000 available to support Windrush compensation claimants

Victims of the Home Office Windrush scandal will continue to receive dedicated advocacy support.

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Convictions following EU Treaty Rights immigration scam

Following an IAA investigation, Risalat Hussain and Syed Ali Shah Gilani were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 6 January 2026.

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