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UK brings forward world’s first sanctions regime to smash the gangs responsible for irregular migration 

Anyone complicit in facilitating people smuggling to the UK will be at risk of having their assets frozen and being banned from travelling to Britain, under new powers announced by the Foreign Secretary today.

Leading lights of UK research spearhead search for world’s best talent

12 leading universities and research institutions selected to deliver government’s £54 million fund to recruit world’s top researchers.

Immediate Support for Returning British Families Fleeing Crisis

New emergency rules will exempt British nationals and their family members from a residence test when fleeing major international crises

PM speech at the Civil Society Summit: 17 July 2025

The Prime Minister gave a speech at the Civil Society Summit.

PM set to reshape how Government works with communities to tackle Britain’s biggest challenges

The Prime Minister will launch the Civil Society Covenant – a new way of working that puts people at the heart of government.

New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers

Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa in passports from today (15 July).

IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate Home Office country information products on Afghanistan, Colombia, and India

Potential reviewers of country of origin information are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of 22 August 2025.

IAGCI seeks reviewer to evaluate coverage of healthcare and medical treatment in Home Office country information

Experts on comparative international healthcare provision are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of 22 August 2025.

Corporate report: Dealing with unacceptable behaviour

Policy dealing with unacceptable behaviour towards staff of the Immigration Advice Authority.

UK and France agree major deal to crack down on illegal Channel crossings

The Prime Minister and French President Macron agree to return illegal migrants to France.

UK-France Leaders Declaration

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the French Republic met today in Downing Street for the 37th UK-France Summit.

Guidance: EU Settlement Scheme: guidance for immigration advisers

This page outlines the application process for organisations registering to provide Level 1 Immigration advice and services related to the EU Settlement Scheme.