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First illegal immigrants detained under landmark UK-France deal
First illegal immigrants detained under the groundbreaking UK-France treaty.
Read MoreUK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force
The treaty provides a legal basis for the groundbreaking UK-France ‘one-in, one-out’ pilot scheme.
Read MoreInvestment for Border Security Command paves way for new crackdown on people smuggling gangs
Criminal networks smuggling migrants on dangerous small boats to be targeted with £100m funding boost
Read MoreMajor law change to criminalise small boat smuggler ads
New offence to target criminal gangs promoting dangerous journeys like Channel crossings to the UK on social media.
Read MoreJuly newsletter: Latest updates from the IAA
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Read MoreIrregular migration of people: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025
Ambassador Holland updates the Permanent Council on the UK’s newly introduced Global Irregular Migration Sanctions Regime.
Read MoreCall for evidence: An inspection of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK
The ICIBI invites anyone with knowledge or first-hand experience of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK to submit evidence to contribute to this inspection by close of play 20 August 2025.
Read MoreCW3 cost extension forms updated
Updates to Controlled work forms (CW3) for extension requests on hourly rates and standard fee cases in immigration & asylum matters
Read MorePrime Minister secures thousands of British jobs and £6 billion in investment and export wins as historic trade deal with India signed
Today, the Prime Minister will welcome nearly £6 billion in new investment and export wins.
Read MoreInspection report published: An inspection of the Home Office’s use of age assessments (July 2024 – February 2025)
The Independent Chief Inspector, David Bolt CBE, comments on the inspection report on the Home Office’s use of age assessments, and the Home Office’s response, following its publication yesterday.
Read MoreUK sanctions notorious people-smuggling gangs and their enablers in global crackdown
Gang ring leaders, key intermediaries and suppliers of people-smuggling equipment have today [July 23] been hit with the first ever sanctions targeting irregular migration by the UK.
Read MoreNew operational partnership with delivery giants to combat illegal working
New agreement between Home Office and top food delivery firms will help stop illegal working in the delivery sector
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