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Judicial Review consultation launched

The Lord Chancellor has unveiled plans to reform the judicial review process and provide courts with a greater range of powers.

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Foreign Secretary speech: ‘A Force for Good: Global Britain in a Competitive Age’

The Foreign Secretary has given a speech at the Aspen Security Conference setting out out how Global Britain will act as a Force for Good in today’s world

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Prison sentence for adviser who preyed on advice seekers

Husband and wife, Sherman and Choice Dvzviti, sentenced to 200 hours unpaid work and two years in prison respectively for fraud and providing unqualified immigration advice and services.

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8 out of 10 last-minute attempts by immigration offenders to avoid removal are rejected, study finds

Figures raise concerns that last-minute claims are being used to delay and time out removal from the UK.

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New Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration appointed

David Neal to begin his appointment on Monday 22 March 2021 as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) for a term of 3 years.…

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Letter from the Health and Social Care Secretary on COVID-19 vaccination phase 1 advice

Matt Hancock wrote to the JCVI in response to their further advice on vaccination of homeless people and rough sleepers, prisoners and prison officers, and the extended dosing strategy.

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Beware of Work Visa Scams Targeting Bangladesh Nationals

British High Commission, Dhaka advises public to avoid “work visa” scams targeting Bangladesh nationals.

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Letter to the Migration Advisory Committee on changes to the shortage occupation list

Letter from the Minister for Future Borders and Immigration, on changes to the UK shortage occupation list.

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New immigration rules provide boost for Scottish fishing industry

The Scottish fishing industry has received a major boost as new immigration rules make it easier to recruit skilled deckhands from abroad.…

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Rail centre and green energy funding in Budget boost for Wales

The extension of UK wide support schemes were also announced by the Chancellor in his 2021 Budget.

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Inspection Report Published: An inspection of the work of Border Force, Immigration Enforcement, and UK Visas and Immigration to identify, investigate, disrupt and prosecute perpetrators of modern slavery and human trafficking

The report makes three recommendations which stress the importance of creating a clearer, more coherent set of roles, responsibilities and objectives for the Home Office Border, Immigration and Citizenship System’s response to modern slavery and human trafficking.

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Rule changes to make it easier to recruit health and care staff

Roles added to the Shortage Occupation List.

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