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Government expands use of ePassport gates to 7 more countries
Eligible travellers from 7 non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK quickly and securely in changes being made to the border.
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Home Secretary hears from Scottish businesses on skills-based immigration
Sajid Javid met business leaders in Aberdeen to listen to their views on the future immigration system.
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Funding awarded to support vulnerable EU citizens apply for settled status
57 organisations throughout the UK have been awarded funding from £9 million available, supporting an estimated 200,000 vulnerable or hard to reach EU citizens.
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Home Secretary launches Windrush Compensation Scheme
The Home Secretary today opened a scheme to compensate members of the Windrush generation who were unable to prove their right to live in the UK.
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Over 50,000 applications to the EU Settlement Scheme on opening weekend
Over 50,000 applications to the EU Settlement Scheme were received on the opening weekend of the scheme going live, the Home Office has today confirmed.
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Home Office launches nationwide campaign for EU Settlement Scheme
The Home Office has launched a new nationwide marketing campaign to encourage EU citizens to apply early for the EU Settlement Scheme.
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