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Government launches independent review of the Human Rights Act
A panel of experts will examine whether there is a need to reform the Human Rights Act in an independent review launched by the government today (7 December 2020).
Read MoreResponse to the National Data Strategy
Professor Brian Bell, chair of the Migration Advisory Committee, responds to the proposals set out in the National Data Strategy.
Read MorePolish man caught with lethal weapons at hull docks removed from UK
A man who attempted to smuggle a stash of illegal weapons into the UK including a crossbow, axe and imitation firearm, has been returned to Poland.
Read MorePoints-based immigration system opens
New global system awards points for skills, having a job offer and speaking English.
Read MoreUK and France sign new agreement to tackle illegal migration
New agreement reached by the Home Secretary and her French counterpart today to tackle migrant activity in the Channel.
Read MoreUK ambassador to Denmark: letter to UK nationals following Town Hall meeting
Reply from the UK Ambassador of Denmark on the main issues discussed during the virtual Town Hall meeting for UK nationals held on 5 November.
Read MoreSpending Review 2020 speech
The Spending Review 2020 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
Read MoreChanges to the UK Visa Application Process in Sudan
On 30 November 2020, UK Visas and Immigration’s global commercial partner for UK visa services, TLScontact, will take over the running of our Visa Application Centre in Sudan.…
Read MoreWelsh Secretary discusses post-EU immigration in virtual event
Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart takes part in event to highlight changes to the immigration and visa system after the end of the EU Transition Period.…
Read MoreAmbassador urges Italians to prepare for new UK immigration rules
Europe-wide awareness campaign to help prepare European citizens for the implementation of the UK’s new Immigration System from 1 January 2021
Read MoreThousands more health workers to benefit from visa extensions
More than 6,000 frontline health workers will have their visas extended for a year for free, including doctors, nurses and paramedics.
Read MoreNon-Executive Director appointments to Ofwat
Nicola Bruce, Seema Kennedy OBE, Jonathan Kini and David Jones have been appointed to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board
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