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UK and Albania pledge rapid removal of those entering the UK illegally

Both countries will seek to expedite removal of Albanians from next week following growing numbers taking treacherous journey on small boats.

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Faster accommodation moves for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children

Changes mean children will spend less time in hotels and more time in long-term accommodation designed for their needs

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Scale-up visa will propel high-growth businesses

High-growth companies able to attract exceptional talent to the UK with new Scale-up visa.

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More foreign criminals and illegal migrants removed

Renewed focus on removals is fulfilling the government’s commitment to keep the British public safe and tackle illegal migration.

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Priti Patel signs landmark returns deal with Pakistan

New agreement to remove Pakistani nationals with no legal right to remain in the UK, including criminals, failed asylum seekers and immigration offenders.

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UKHSA priorities in 2022 to 2023

Letter from Health Minister Maggie Throup confirming UK Health Security Agency’s role and priorities for the financial year 2022 to 2023.

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Social Security (Habitual Residence and Past Presence) (Amendment) 2022 regulations

Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Welfare Delivery about the Social Security (Habitual Residence and Past Presence) (Amendment) 2022 regulations.

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UK and Ghana reaffirm commitment to tackle global threats

The UK and Ghana will go further and faster to combat terrorism, organised migration crime, drug trafficking and other global threats following a summit in London.

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Civil news: updated contract schedules from 1 September 2022

New civil contract schedules beginning 1 September 2022 to be made available by the end of July.

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Breaking the links between politics, business and illicit activity in the Western Balkans

The Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the Western Balkans highlights the UK’s increased efforts to address crime and corruption in the Western Balkans and around the world.

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Inspection Report Published: An inspection of the initial processing of migrants arriving via small boats at Tug Haven and Western Jet Foil December 2021 – January 2022

The inspection focused on protecting the border through security checks, and the identification and safeguarding of vulnerable people.

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The ICIBI has commenced a monitoring review of ePassport gates

The review will examine the Home Office’s progress against the recommendations made in the previous inspection report on ePassport gates (June 2020 – January 2021).

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