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Inspection report published: Annual inspection of ‘Adults at Risk in Immigration Detention’ (2018–19)

Following on from Stephen Shaw’s reviews of the welfare in detention of vulnerable persons in 2016 and 2018, the then Home Secretary commissioned the Chief Inspector to report on “whether and how the Adults at Risk poli…

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Over 22 million pieces of protective equipment shipped to UK from China

The UK Government has flown over 22 million pieces of PPE and more than 1,000 ventilators to the NHS and Social Care Services from China over the last three weeks.

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Home Secretary announces visa extensions for frontline health and care workers

Free visa extensions will be automatically granted to more crucial overseas health and care workers.

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Over 21 million pieces of protective equipment have been shipped to the UK from China

The UK Government has flown over 21 million pieces of PPE and more than 1,000 ventilators to the NHS and Social Care Services from China over the last three weeks.

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Historic UK-Greece migration action plan signed

The UK and Greece have committed to deepen cooperation on irregular migration in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Extension of Peter Clarke’s tenure as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons

The Secretary of State has announced the extension of Peter Clarke’s tenure as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons.

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ICIBI Inspection Plan 2020-21

The Chief Inspector publishes his Inspection plan 2020-21 following an extension to his term until 31 October 2020.

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Home Office issue COVID-19 factsheet for visa holders and short-term UK residents.

The Home Office have issued guidance on immigration provisions made for individuals affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus (COVID-19). Extending a visa • If the individual already has leave in the UK and planned to remain and apply to extend their leave when it expired, they must continue to do this. • No individual […]

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Home Office issue COVID-19 Guidance for Sponsors

The Home Office has published guidance on GOV.UK on immigration provisions for sponsors and individuals affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus (COVID-19). • No individual who is in the UK legally and whose visa expired after 24 January 2020, or is due to expire, will be regarded as an overstayer or suffer any detriment […]

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Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration extends term

David Bolt, the current Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, has agreed to extend his term until October 2020.

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Border Force prioritising checks on medical equipment

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: to make sure medical equipment reaches the NHS frontline quicker, Border Force will be prioritising checks on their shipments.

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Governor Dakin’s radio address: additional short-term lockdown measures over Easter holiday

Governor Dakin announces the government’s decision to impose additional short-term lockdown measures over the Easter holiday weekend.

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