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The UK makes it quicker to return Nigerians with no legal right to remain.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Foreign criminals will be refused entry to the UK or have their visas cancelled in a crackdown on those posing a threat to the British public.
Stricter conditions for migrants receiving asylum support will create a fairer, compliance-based system that’s better for the British taxpayer.
Almost £400 million has been saved in asylum accommodation and support costs after a crackdown on tourists abusing the UK’s immigration system.
Raising the English fluency level will allow migrants to contribute and integrate into British life.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's speech at the Institute for Public Policy Research on immigration reforms.
The refugee model will shift from permanent to temporary for those who claim asylum from 2 March.
Government announces a record £73.4 million in funding in 2026 to 2027 for protective security at Jewish, Muslim, and other faith sites.
Government expands Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route.
Illegal migrants and criminals from 3 African countries will be deported following a threat by the Home Secretary to shut down their visas to Britain.
Wales will see a significant boost to the number of neighbourhood police officers on its streets.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the largest reforms to policing since the police service was founded 2 centuries ago.
Home Secretaries will be given new powers to sack chief constables who fail their communities.
Letter from HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and HM Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services to the Home Secretary on the inspection progress so far.
Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% since the government came to power leading to an 83% increase in arrests.
Illegal working arrests and raids have reached their highest level after relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams.
Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests.
People smuggling gangs storing small boats and engines in Germany now face 10 years in jail under new German legislation.
The full power of the state will be deployed in the largest crackdown on violence against women and girls (VAWG) in British history, as part of a new strategy.
Baroness Anne Longfield CBE will lead a 3-year statutory independent inquiry, focusing on grooming gangs and looking at ethnicity, religion and culture.
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