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DLUHC Secretary of State’s update on Ukrainian Sponsorship Scheme

Michael Gove’s statement on the government’s response to help those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

Appointment of Devils to the Advocate General’s Panel of ‘Nominated Presenting Officers’ for the Home Office

The Advocate General for Scotland invites applications from interested Devils for appointment to a panel of ‘Nominated Presenting Officers’ for the Home Office.

Foreign Secretary announces historic round of sanctions: 15 March 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announces historic round of sanctions, taking overall number of Russia sanctions to more than 1,000 since invasion.

Abramovich and Deripaska among seven Oligarchs targeted in estimated £15bn sanction hit

The UK has announced sanctions against seven Oligarchs including Roman Abramovich and Oleg Deripaska.

Further support for Ukrainians fleeing Russia invasion

British nationals and people settled in the UK will be able to bring extended family members to the UK and sponsored humanitarian visa route will be established

Home Secretary statement on humanitarian support for Ukrainians

The Home Secretary has set out a bespoke humanitarian support package for Ukrainians in a speech to Parliament

Home Secretary’s topical statement on Ukraine

The Home Secretary made a statement to Parliament on measures the Home Office has taken since the invasion of Ukraine.

Home Secretary announces visa concessions for Ukrainians

Changes allow Ukrainians in the UK to have their visas temporarily extended or be able to switch onto different visa routes

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Mais Lecture 2022

On 24 February 2022, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak gave the annual Mais lecture at Bayes Business School.

Extension to National Chair of the Independent Monitoring Boards

The Secretary of State has announced a one year extension to Dame Anne Owers DBE’s tenure as National Chair of the Independent Monitoring Boards.

Visa fees scrapped for Non-UK Service Personnel

In recognition of the immensely valuable contribution that thousands of overseas personnel make to the UK while serving, the Government has announced that visa fees will be waived for those who have served in the UK Armed Fo…

Exchange of letters on UK-Ireland reciprocal healthcare arrangements

Exchange of letters between the UK and Ireland to clarify UK-Ireland reciprocal healthcare arrangements in light of overlapping agreements.