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UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
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By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.
Dedicated neighbourhood police training to be rolled out across the country to help keep our streets safe.
People dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement waived.
The Prime Minister is launching a new coalition today (9 September 2024), to tackle knife crime and stop young people being dragged into violent gangs.
The Home Secretary convenes ministers and law enforcement partners to destroy the gangs that undermine border security and risk lives on small boats.
Plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Scampton axed as latest assessment finds site is not value for money for the taxpayer.
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