News: Government Announcements

UK Finance annual dinner: Economic Secretary’s speech

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister, John Glen, delivered a speech to financial sector leaders at the UK Finance annual dinner.

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Home Office staff deployed to migrant camps in northern France

The Home Office has deployed staff to migrant camps in Dunkirk.

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UK announces 2-year post-study work visa for international students

In a major boost for Chinese students, the UK Government has today announced a new two-year post-study work visa, transforming how talented international students are able build successful careers in the UK.

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UK announces 2-year post-study work visa for international students

In a major boost for Indian students, the UK government has today announced a new two-year post-study work visa, expanding opportunities for talented international students to build successful careers in the UK.

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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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