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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.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) conducted the annual stakeholder survey to collect views from stakeholders that have engaged with the inspectorate over the last year.
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New agreement between the UK and France to step up patrols and intelligence operations in France to reduce illegal crossings.
Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication.
Eleven more asylum hotels have been returned to communities nationwide, with further closures coming soon as the Home Office ends their use for good.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation to su…
In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and developm…
In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the benefits arising from, and enabled by, the Future Border and Immigration System …
Government to end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys to submit evidence for the inspection.
The UK makes it quicker to return Nigerians with no legal right to remain.
Home Secretary appoints Interim Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee, Dr Madeleine Sumption.
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.
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