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Points-based immigration system: delivering on people’s priorities

One year ago a new immigration system launched, with visa routes attracting skilled workers across construction, hospitality, health, social care, science and research.

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Home Secretary’s speech on Channel drownings

Home Secretary Priti Patel made a speech on the tragic Channel drownings that occurred on 24 November 2021.

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Inspection Report Published: An Inspection of UK Visas and Immigration Front End Services

This inspection examined the efficiency, effectiveness and consistency of FES delivered by UKVI through its streamlined and digitised UK Visa and Citizenship Application Service (UKVCAS) in-country, Home Office SSCs and Visa…

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Government to open new immigration removal centre

The new immigration removal centre will replace Yarl’s Wood as the only dedicated immigration removal centre for women.…

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Margaret Beels appointed as Director of Labour Market Enforcement

The new appointment will bolster government’s continued efforts to protect and enhance workers’ rights while stamping out workplace exploitation.

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Priti Patel’s speech to Heritage Foundation

The Home Secretary has spoken to the Heritage Foundation about shared security threats.

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UK and Pakistan finalise negotiations on bilateral readmissions agreement

The Permanent Secretary of the UK’s Home Office, Matthew Rycroft on Thursday concluded a productive two-day visit to Pakistan by finalising an agreement to tackle illegal migration.

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Inspection Report Published: An inspection of asylum casework

This inspection examined the efficiency and effectiveness of the Home Office’s asylum casework system, which is managed by the Asylum & Protection Directorate.

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Senior British official Matthew Rycroft visits Pakistan

The most senior official in the UK Home Office, Permanent Secretary Matthew Rycroft is visiting Pakistan on a two-day visit to affirm Pak-UK ties.

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Senior British official Matthew Rycroft visits Pakistan

The most senior official in the UK Home Office, Permanent Secretary Matthew Rycroft is visiting Pakistan on a two-day visit to affirm Pak-UK ties.

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ICIBI stakeholder engagement survey – Resuts

Stakeholders who have previously engaged with the ICIBI through our fora, interviews or by submitting evidence for an inspection were invited to participate in the survey.

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HMCTS presents the 5th Annual Public User Event

Over 780 people attended this year’s event on reforming court and tribunal services together. All the recorded sessions are now available for you to watch.

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