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The UK announces new sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers who have violently attacked Palestinians in the West Bank.
The UK and Andorra launch Youth Mobility Scheme, 31 January 2024.
The expansion takes effect on separate dates this year, with an increased annual quota for both nationalities, and the removal of the ballot process for Japanese nationals.
UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme opens for Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordanian nationals, making travel to the UK smoother and cheaper.
The UK’s Youth Mobility schemes with Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea have been expanded, while new schemes with Uruguay and Andorra come into effect
The Youth Mobility Scheme will strengthen links between people and cultures from both countries.
Rollout of new transformative legal migration measures begins, with new restrictions set to relieve the burden on British taxpayers and public services
The expansion takes effect later this month, with increased annual quota, increased age range and the removal of the ballot process.
Letter from the Home Secretary commissioning the MAC to carry out a rapid review of the planned immigration salary list, and response letter from the MAC chair.
Secretary of State Michelle Donelan delivered a speech at Plexal on her top priorities for the year ahead.
With crossings opened for longer, water supplies restored and UN staff able to safely distribute food, we can limit the scale of this catastrophe.
The government outlined plans to improve the career prospects of the domestic care workforce through training, qualifications and a clearer, care career path.
Statement by Ambassador Archie Young at UN General Assembly 51st plenary meeting 78th Session.
Factsheet on net migration measures.
New research shows government’s flagship scheme for overseas study strengthened partnerships all over the world - not just those in Europe.
From 1 January 2024, tough government action means most international students can now no longer bring family members to the UK.
Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria chemical weapons.
The first ballot for this year’s YMS will open in January
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly tenth emergency special session on Gaza.
New fees will be introduced from 1 January 2024.
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