News: Government Announcements

The UK government has today announced sanctions against Aliakbar Ansari for his role in financially enabling the work of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The UK and Vietnam have agreed a landmark new agreement to crack down on illegal migration and fast-track the removals process.

Joint declaration on the elevation of UK – Viet Nam relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history.

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Correspondence relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

New law now prevents British citizenship being reinstated automatically to people considered a national security risk following a successful initial appeal.

Dame Lynne Owens will lead the independent investigation to determine how Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford on Friday 24 October, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has announced today.

Scheme overhaul sees advance payments of up to 75% of final award, pension compensation for the first time and priority for elderly and vulnerable claimants. 

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on General Maritime following its publication.

Ambassador Holland welcomes the address to the OSCE Permanent Council by the Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria, Beate Meinl-Reisinger.

Gang leaders, passport forgers and illicit financiers enabling people-smuggling through the Western Balkans have today been sanctioned by the UK.