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New year, new updates: January 2026 newsletter

Our newsletter will be published quarterly, and all stakeholders are welcome to sign up to receive the latest edition straight to their inbox.

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New Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland appointed

Legal advice to Northern Ireland public bodies and UK Government boosted following the appointment of Claire Archbold as Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland.

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Reeves tells Davos: Britain is the best place in the world to invest

Ministers to highlight government focus on stability and certainty in a volatile world

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1st ballot of the 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme for Taiwanese youth

The first ballot for this year’s YMS will open in February.

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Illegal working raids reach highest level in UK history

Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% since the government came to power leading to an 83% increase in arrests.

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Immigration Enforcement raids reach highest level in history

Illegal working arrests and raids have reached their highest level after relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams.…

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Immigration Enforcement raids at the highest level in UK history

Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests.

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£600,0000 available to support Windrush compensation claimants

Victims of the Home Office Windrush scandal will continue to receive dedicated advocacy support.

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Convictions following EU Treaty Rights immigration scam

Following an IAA investigation, Risalat Hussain and Syed Ali Shah Gilani were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 6 January 2026.

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Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement

The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 17th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights.

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Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA

Speaking alongside her Greek counterpart,  George Gerapetritis, and whilst being hosted by the Government of Greece, the Foreign Secretary delivered the following.

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Germany passes new law to crack down on people smuggling to UK

People smuggling gangs storing small boats and engines in Germany now face 10 years in jail under new German legislation.

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