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As delivered by the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Secretary of State for the Home Office
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Accompanied children aged 8 and above can now use UK eGates, meaning speedier and smoother journeys for millions of families.
Five additional videos have now been released, bringing the total in the series to ten.
Asylum seekers who can afford to will be required to repay a flat-rate contribution towards the cost of their accommodation and support.
New independent appeals body to speed up removals of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers.
New safe and legal refugee routes, alongside reforms to human rights and modern slavery laws, to prevent abuse of the asylum system.
More than 45,000 foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be removed over the coming decade thanks to a significant expansion of detention capacity.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on refusals at the border following its publication.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the asylum casework inspection report following its publication.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on overstayers following its publication.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on administrative reviews following its publication.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on contact management following its publication.
The second ballot for this year’s YMS will open in July.
12 tonne haul found at Southampton Port smashes records.
Five training videos are now available, with a further five to be released covering additional key areas of immigration advice and practice.
Two new French police units are now on the ground in Northern France, marking a significant step in joint UK-France efforts to stop dangerous illegal crossings.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office pre-appeal review process to submit evidence for the inspection.
Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results.
Access to UK eGates expanding to children aged 8 and 9 years.
The campaign encourages the public to check that their immigration adviser is properly regulated before placing their trust in them.
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