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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.
Read MoreICIBI Inspection Plan 2020-21
The Chief Inspector publishes his Inspection plan 2020-21 following an extension to his term until 31 October 2020.
Read MoreHome 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 […]
Read MoreHome 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 […]
Read MoreChief 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.
Read MoreBorder 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.
Read MoreGovernor 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.
Read MoreSupport package for legal providers will ensure access to justice during coronavirus outbreak
Initial support measures will help legal aid providers weather the coronavirus pandemic while maintaining access to justice for the most vulnerable in society.
Read MoreAn inspection of Home Office (Borders, Immigration and Citizenship System) intelligence collection capabilities, focusing on its field intelligence work:Call for evidence
The Independent Chief Inspector, David Bolt, invites anyone with knowledge of Home Office (BICS) intelligence collection work to submit evidence for his next inspection.
Read MoreNHS frontline workers visas extended so they can focus on fighting coronavirus
Doctors, nurses and paramedics with visas due to expire before 1 October 2020 will have them automatically extended for one year.
Read MoreTemporary changes to right to rent and right to work checks
Landlords and employers not required to see original documents during coronavirus outbreak.
Read MoreCOVID-19: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions by British Nationals in Pakistan
We understand that the unprecedented COVID-19 global crisis has caused huge disruption and anxiety.
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