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Government supports top students out of Gaza to take up UK scholarships

Foreign and Education Secretaries announce Gazan students will arrive in the UK to take places at universities following government support to help them leave Gaza

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UN General Assembly: Foreign Secretary says global action will help drive UK government priorities

Foreign Secretary calls for action on security, migration, climate, economic growth and development at her first UNGA meeting as Foreign Secretary.

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UK Response to the incoming Swiss OSCE Chairperson in Office: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the presentation to the OSCE Permanent Council by head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland and incoming OSCE Chairperson in Office, Ignazio Cassis.

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Record numbers of visa sponsor licences revoked for rule breaking

More than twice the number of licences were revoked in the first year of this government than the year before, showing delivery of real action to secure our border.

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What is the government doing to tackle illegal immigration?

For the first time, small boat migrants arriving in the UK face being detained and returned to France

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UK could cut visas for countries that refuse to accept returns

Countries that refuse to accept returns of individuals in the UK unlawfully could see the number of visas they are granted cut.

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ICIBI annual report for 2024-25 published

The Chief Inspector’s annual report for 2024-25 has been laid in Parliament.

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Strategic bilateral framework between the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3 September 2025

Strategic bilateral framework between the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3 September 2025

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Crackdown on legal visa abuse stems surge in asylum claims

Government action led to a 10% fall in student asylum claims.

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Strengthening border security and reforms to the asylum system

Home Secretary statement on actions the government is taking with France to strengthen border security and reforms to the asylum system.

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Updates on the move to eVisas

Information on the the move from physical immigration documents to eVisas.…

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Charity Commission disqualifies four trustees after CEO used charity as front for criminal activities

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has concluded its inquiry into Organisation of Blind Africans & Caribbeans (OBAC), finding four trustees responsible for serious failings.

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