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Recognised modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas can now leave abusive employers and work for any employer for the remainder of their visa.
New contactless technology set to deliver speedier and smoother journeys through UK airport eGates while maintaining border security.
Week of action targets criminal gangs who illegally try to enter the UK from Ireland, comes alongside a wider 74% surge in organised immigration crime arrests.
The Home Secretary has reopened the UK Resettlement Scheme, with around a quarter of referrals expected to be Afghan women and girls and Palestinian refugees.
Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s child safeguarding arrangements to submit evidence for the inspection.
The new arrangements will better support advisers, strengthen assurance of competence, and improve the applicant experience.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation following its publication.
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 role in managing high-harm foreign national offenders in the commu…
In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of the Work Services Command.
French police units prevented 185 small boat crossing events in the first 3 months of a new UK-France deal.
The number of National Crime Agency officers tackling organised immigration crime has more than doubled since the start of 2025.
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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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.
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