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Keep Britain Working review update: June 2026

June 2026 update on implementing the independent review of employers’ role in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.

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Asylum seekers will pay towards costs of accommodation

Asylum seekers who can afford to will be required to repay a flat-rate contribution towards the cost of their accommodation and support.

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New independent appeals body to speed up removals

New independent appeals body to speed up removals of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers.

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Mahmood: My reforms will save the asylum system for a generation

New safe and legal refugee routes, alongside reforms to human rights and modern slavery laws, to prevent abuse of the asylum system.

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Illegal immigrants and foreign criminals to be removed

More than 45,000 foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be removed over the coming decade thanks to a significant expansion of detention capacity. 

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Nick Baird re-appointed as TRA Chair for further three years

Nick Baird has been re-appointed as Chair of the TRA’s Board for a further three years until January 2030.

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Second ballot of the 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) for Taiwanese youth

The second ballot for this year’s YMS will open in July.

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Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities

The UK will support Gazan students to take up places at British universities and continue efforts to medically evacuate critically ill children for treatment in the NHS.

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Court and tribunal fees: updates from July 2026

The Ministry of Justice plans to make a series of changes to court and tribunal fees payable in HM Courts and Tribunals Service.

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It is vital that UNSMIL remains at the centre of efforts to support political reconciliation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.

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IAA launches training video series to support advisers

Five training videos are now available, with a further five to be released covering additional key areas of immigration advice and practice.

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Culture Secretary marks Jewish Cultural Month with £1 million boost for The Jewish Museum London

The Government has announced up to £1 million is to be awarded to The Jewish Museum London, supporting its vital outreach and engagement programmes with schools and communities, and accelerating its search for a new permanen…

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