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UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability
The UK has announced a raft of new sanctions to curb production of Russian drones and the nefarious networks that are exploiting vulnerable migrants from across the globe to support Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.
Read MoreIllegal migration update statement from the European Political Community Summit: 4 May 2026
Building on the European Political Community Summit (EPC) in Copenhagen last year, European leaders reaffirmed critical lines of effort on upstream migration in Armenia.
Read MoreAppointment of Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission
His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of 6 Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Read MoreLatest updates: April 2026 newsletter
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Read MoreNew UK-France agreement to reduce illegal crossings
New agreement between the UK and France to step up patrols and intelligence operations in France to reduce illegal crossings
Read MoreDfE Update 15 April 2026
Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.
Read MoreCall for evidence: An inspection of the Home Office’s engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation to su…
Read MoreAppointment of a new Chair to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody
The Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Wendy Sinclair-Gieben as Chair of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody.
Read MoreExtension notices to be issued for peer reviewer contracts
Peer Reviewer contract holders will receive contract extension from 1 April 2025.
Read MoreCurrent inspections
Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication.
Read MoreInspection announcement: An inspection of the benefits arising from, and enabled by, the Future Border and Immigration System programme
In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the benefits arising from, and enabled by, the Future Border and Immigration System (FBIS) programme.
Read MoreCall for evidence: An inspection of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys to submit evidence for the inspection.
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