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Irregular migration of people: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025

Ambassador Holland updates the Permanent Council on the UK’s newly introduced Global Irregular Migration Sanctions Regime.

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Call for evidence: An inspection of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK

The ICIBI invites anyone with knowledge or first-hand experience of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK to submit evidence to contribute to this inspection by close of play 20 August 2025.

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CW3 cost extension forms updated

Updates to Controlled work forms (CW3) for extension requests on hourly rates and standard fee cases in immigration & asylum matters

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Prime Minister secures thousands of British jobs and £6 billion in investment and export wins as historic trade deal with India signed

Today, the Prime Minister will welcome nearly £6 billion in new investment and export wins.

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Inspection report published: An inspection of the Home Office’s use of age assessments (July 2024 – February 2025)

The Independent Chief Inspector, David Bolt CBE, comments on the inspection report on the Home Office’s use of age assessments, and the Home Office’s response, following its publication yesterday.

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UK sanctions notorious people-smuggling gangs and their enablers in global crackdown

Gang ring leaders, key intermediaries and suppliers of people-smuggling equipment have today [July 23] been hit with the first ever sanctions targeting irregular migration by the UK.

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New operational partnership with delivery giants to combat illegal working

New agreement between Home Office and top food delivery firms will help stop illegal working in the delivery sector

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UK brings forward world’s first sanctions regime to smash the gangs responsible for irregular migration 

Anyone complicit in facilitating people smuggling to the UK will be at risk of having their assets frozen and being banned from travelling to Britain, under new powers announced by the Foreign Secretary today.

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Leading lights of UK research spearhead search for world’s best talent

12 leading universities and research institutions selected to deliver government’s £54 million fund to recruit world’s top researchers.

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Immediate Support for Returning British Families Fleeing Crisis

New emergency rules will exempt British nationals and their family members from a residence test when fleeing major international crises

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PM speech at the Civil Society Summit: 17 July 2025

The Prime Minister gave a speech at the Civil Society Summit.

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PM set to reshape how Government works with communities to tackle Britain’s biggest challenges

The Prime Minister will launch the Civil Society Covenant – a new way of working that puts people at the heart of government.

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