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The number of illegal migrants returned under the UK-France deal has reached 42 after 16 were returned to France in largest group flight yet.
Information on the the move from physical immigration documents to eVisas.
Moving to a digital immigration system UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are…
Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.
Under the landmark UK-France migration deal, the first groups of small boats arrivals to the UK have been successfully removed on flights to France.
Border Security Command now has a better understanding of how online platforms used in people smuggling can be monitored and potentially disrupted.
The Home Secretary has today announced John Tuckett's appointment as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI).
Following a successful pre-appointment scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee earlier this year, the Home Secretary has approved the appointment.
Migrants granted asylum in the UK will no longer be automatically given settlement and family reunion rights, under landmark policy changes outlined by the Prime Minister today.
Update on upcoming changes to settlement policy.
The UK government begins removals under landmark treaty with France.
More than twice the number of licences were revoked in the first year of this government than the year before, showing delivery of real action to secure our border.
For the first time, small boat migrants arriving in the UK face being detained and returned to France
Countries that refuse to accept returns of individuals in the UK unlawfully could see the number of visas they are granted cut.
UK government launches campaign to raise awareness of EU’s Entry/Exit System.
The Chief Inspector’s annual report for 2024-25 has been laid in Parliament.
Government action led to a 10% fall in student asylum claims.
Home Secretary statement on actions the government is taking with France to strengthen border security and reforms to the asylum system.
The development is part of the £1.5 million 3-year funding from the Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund.
A new independent body will be set up to speed up decision making on asylum appeal cases.
New UK-Iraq agreement will bolster efforts to deter small boat arrivals.
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