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  • First UK ePassport gates opened in Paris

    The British Ambassador to France and the Director General of Border Force opened the UK’s first overseas ePassport gates on 2 March 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Counterfeit Christmas gifts seized by Border Force

    Fake Harry Potter wands, “Paco Rabanne” perfume and “Beats” headphones among items intercepted.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Further expansion of UK Registered Traveller Service

    Business travellers and frequent visitors from 16 countries to benefit from faster entry to the UK as Registered Traveller Service grows

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Salford gang jailed for failed smuggling bids

    Members of a gang from Salford have been jailed after attempting to smuggle Vietnamese migrants into the UK through the Eurotunnel.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New powers to tackle slavery at sea

    Safeguarding Minister Sarah Newton announces the commencement of new powers in the Modern Slavery Act.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Home Secretary begins work at the Home Office

    Amber Rudd goes on patrol with police officers in London before meeting Border Force staff at Heathrow.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New powers to strengthen coastal security

    New powers to help target smugglers and prevent illegal entry come into force.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Home Office announces Inspector of Borders and Immigration contract extension

    The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, David Bolt, has had his contract extended by 3 years, the Home Secretary announced today (26 May).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Cross-Channel travel: information and advice

    Information and links for anyone who may be affected by travel disruption to cross-Channel services.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Home Office launches new visa waiver system in Kuwait

    A new electronic visa waiver system has launched to make it easier for Kuwaiti passport holders to travel to the UK for business and tourism

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Cigarette haul seized by Border Force at Purfleet

    An attempt to smuggle more than 2.5 million cigarettes into the UK has been prevented by Border Force officers at the Port of Purfleet.

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  • Expansion of the UK Registered Traveller service

    The Home Office has today announced the expansion of its Registered Traveller service to Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Over £1 million drugs seizure made at Midlands postal depot

    Border Force officers have seized 18 packages of illegal drugs in Tamworth.

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  • Launch of US Global Entry Service to British citizens

    Global Entry, a scheme which provides quicker and easier clearance for members at the US border, is available to British citizens from today

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Christmas shoppers warned after Border Force seizes counterfeits

    Border Force officers are warning festive shoppers against buying counterfeit goods this Christmas after seizing thousands of fakes at the UK’s ports, airports and postal hubs.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK steps up counter-smuggling efforts

    Government expands and extends UK law enforcement taskforce to tackle criminal gangs behind the migration crisis in the Mediterranean.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Home Office sends further support to Mediterranean mission

    Additional vessel chartered for rescue missions

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Expansion of US Global Entry Service to British citizens

    Global Entry, which provides expedited clearance for members at the US border, will be available to British citizens from 3 December.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • One million cigarettes seized by Border Force at Hull

    An attempt to smuggle more than a million cigarettes into the UK has been prevented by Border Force officers at Hull docks.

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  • New eGates at Heathrow Airport signal future of expedited travel

    Fifteen electronic passport gates were officially opened at Heathrow's Terminal 5 on Wednesday 21 October.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government