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Individuals with no right to be in the UK will be deported faster as new 24-week target on asylum appeal decisions comes into force.
More asylum hotels have been handed back to local communities, ready to reopen their doors to tourists, visitors and businesses.
The Bloomsbury Institute, a higher education provider in central London, has had its licence to sponsor international students revoked.
More than 100 innovative research companies can now support the world's brightest researchers to come and work in the UK through the Global Talent visa.
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Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication.
Expert officers share top tips to keep young travellers safe this summer holiday season as criminals approach young people to smuggle drugs.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The IAA is procuring an assessment provider, and advisers may experience some disruption during the transition.
Our new guidance document brings essential information and practical advice together in one easy-to-access resource.
As delivered by the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Secretary of State for the Home Office
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.
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