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Since overhaul of the scheme in December 2020, early figures show an extra £4.5 million has now been offered.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Letter from the Windrush Compensation team to all eligible applicants following the changes announced in December 2020.
The Windrush Compensation Scheme has been reformed following a consultation with the Windrush Working Group.
Search is on for independent person to advise on Windrush Compensation Scheme.
Home Office Minister Kevin Foster attended the UK’s first virtual citizenship ceremony today.
The Home Secretary has launched a cross-government working group to address challenges faced by the Windrush generation and their descendants.
The bereavement scheme has been extended to the families and dependants of NHS support staff and social care workers who die as a result of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19).
Online engagement events to begin so those affected by Windrush can continue to access help and support during the coronavirus pandemic.
A tender for to provide assistance to people claiming compensation through the Windrush Compensation Scheme has been launched today (Monday 20 April).
The technical bill will ensure the Windrush Compensation Scheme is underpinned by the necessary Parliamentary financial authority.
PSI Services has been awarded the Life in the UK contract by the Home Office, it was announced today.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that more than 750,000 applications have now been received for the EU Settlement Scheme.
The Home Office has today (27 March) opened 7 dedicated Service and Support Centres across the UK to help those with complex cases.
The Home Office has launched a new nationwide marketing campaign to encourage EU citizens to apply early for the EU Settlement Scheme.
Letter from Home Secretary Sajid Javid to Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee (HASC).
Grant funding of up to £9 million will be available to ensure EU citizens needing additional support get help in obtaining their settled status.
The consultation for the Windrush compensation scheme will now close on 16 November 2018 to ensure that everyone who wants to is able to contribute.
The Home Secretary has proposed reforms to British citizenship including tougher English language requirements and changes to the Life in the UK test.
More than 2,000 members of the Windrush generation have been granted citizenship free of charge, the Home Office has confirmed.
Toolkit will support organisations in reassuring and helping EU citizens apply for settled status.
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