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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.
Read MoreForeign 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
Read MorePrison 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.
Read More8 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.
Read MoreNew 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.…
Read MoreLetter 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.
Read MoreBeware of Work Visa Scams Targeting Bangladesh Nationals
British High Commission, Dhaka advises public to avoid “work visa” scams targeting Bangladesh nationals.
Read MoreLetter 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.
Read MoreNew 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.…
Read MoreRail 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.
Read MoreInspection 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.
Read MoreRule changes to make it easier to recruit health and care staff
Roles added to the Shortage Occupation List.
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