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The Border Security Command provides strategic leadership across the border security system to disrupt the activity of organised crime groups which facilitate irregular migration including small boat crossings. BSC is part of the Home Office .
These documents relate to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025 which was introduced to Parliament on 30 January 2025.
Ambassador Holland updates the Permanent Council on the UK's newly introduced Global Irregular Migration Sanctions Regime.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
This factsheet aims to help immigration advisers and organisations understand the proposed powers and prepare for upcoming changes.
Border Force is a law enforcement command within the Home Office. We secure the UK border by carrying out immigration and customs controls for people and goods entering the UK. Border Force is part of the Home Office .
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
Making sure law enforcement and intelligence agencies have the powers they need to help keep the country safe from the threat of terrorism and hostile state activity.
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
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