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SIA compliance and enforcement quarterly report

An overview of the SIA’s regulatory activity.

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Statutory guidance: Guidance on competence

This guidance sets out the standards that immigration advisers should meet to be considered competent.

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Airports to go contactless in major boost for UK passengers

New contactless technology set to deliver speedier and smoother journeys through UK airport eGates while maintaining border security.

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Security Minister’s speech at the International Security Expo

Security Minister Dan Jarvis’ speech for the annual International Security Expo on 30 September 2026.

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Nearly 50 arrests in people smuggling crackdown at Irish border

Week of action targets criminal gangs who illegally try to enter the UK from Ireland, comes alongside a wider 74% surge in organised immigration crime arrests.…

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UK Resettlement Scheme reopens for new referrals

The Home Secretary has reopened the UK Resettlement Scheme, with around a quarter of referrals expected to be Afghan women and girls and Palestinian refugees.

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IAA announces changes to the competence assessment process

The new arrangements will better support advisers, strengthen assurance of competence, and improve the applicant experience.

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Inspection report published: An inspection of the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation (March – July 2026)

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation following its publication.

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Hundreds of new officers to hunt down dirty money networks

Five hundred new officers to be recruited in a £500 million crackdown on money laundering, as part of the government’s Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy.

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UK and Belgium strike deal to target small boat gangs

UK and Belgian police to share intelligence autonomously and in real time, enabling faster action against organised criminal gangs, including people smugglers.

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South Coast protests

Minister for Policing and Crime statement on public order following the protest activity seen on the South Coast.

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Inspection announcement: An inspection of the Work Services Command

In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of the Work Services Command.

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