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SIA compliance and enforcement quarterly report
An overview of the SIA’s regulatory activity.
Read MoreStatutory guidance: Guidance on competence
This guidance sets out the standards that immigration advisers should meet to be considered competent.
Read MoreAirports 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.
Read MoreSecurity Minister’s speech at the International Security Expo
Security Minister Dan Jarvis’ speech for the annual International Security Expo on 30 September 2026.
Read MoreNearly 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.…
Read MoreUK 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.
Read MoreIAA announces changes to the competence assessment process
The new arrangements will better support advisers, strengthen assurance of competence, and improve the applicant experience.
Read MoreInspection 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.
Read MoreHundreds 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.
Read MoreUK 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.
Read MoreSouth Coast protests
Minister for Policing and Crime statement on public order following the protest activity seen on the South Coast.
Read MoreInspection 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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