Scale-up visa will propel high-growth businesses
High-growth companies able to attract exceptional talent to the UK with new Scale-up visa.
Borders Act to overhaul asylum system becomes law
The Nationality and Borders Act passed today (Thursday 28 April 2022) will deliver the biggest overhaul of our asylum system in decades.
Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme
The Home Office announced further funding to help vulnerable EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
Home Secretary meeting with Belgium Interior Minister
Priti Patel met with minister Annelies Verlinden in London, to discuss a number of high-priority issues including the conflict in Ukraine.
Home Secretary update on support for Ukrainians
The Home Secretary has updated Parliament on the government's support for people fleeing Ukraine.
Employing someone from outside the UK: Blooms florist
Example of how an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK and the steps they will take to apply for a sponsor licence.
Points-based immigration system: delivering on people’s priorities
One year ago a new immigration system launched, with visa routes attracting skilled workers across construction, hospitality, health, social care, science and research.
Up to 5,500 poultry workers to help deliver Christmas dinners
Number of temporary poultry workers permitted to travel to and work in the UK will increase in time for Christmas.
More support to help people to become HGV drivers among package of government measures to ease risk of shortages
Government taking action to tackle the shortage of HGV drivers.
More than £36 million offered in compensation to the Windrush generation
The Windrush Compensation Scheme has now paid out over £30.6 million and offered a further £5.6 million.
Funding boost for councils as new Afghan resettlement plans set out
Local authorities will receive a generous funding package to support the resettlement of families who have come to the UK having been at risk in Afghanistan.
Landmark Borders Bill to enter Parliament
Those who enter the UK illegally will find it harder to stay under fundamental reforms in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
UK secures the rights of millions of EU citizens
New statistics show there were 6 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021, securing EU citizens’ rights in the UK.
Graduate route for best and brightest launches
New immigration route provides greater opportunity for talented international graduates.
Almost £30 million in compensation paid or offered to the Windrush generation
Windrush Compensation Scheme has now paid out over £20.4 million and offered a further £9 million.
Over £26 million compensation offered to the Windrush generation
The Windrush Compensation Scheme has now paid out over £14 million in compensation and has offered a further £12 million.
Rule changes to make it easier to recruit health and care staff
Roles added to the Shortage Occupation List.
Graduate route to open to international students on 1 July 2021
Route is for international students who want to work following the successful completion of a course of study at UK bachelor’s degree-level or above.
Hong Kong BN(O) visa: UK government launch digital process
App comes as thousands of people apply to the BN(O) visa route.
Hong Kong BN(O) visa: UK government to honour historic commitment
The UK government will deliver on its commitment to open a new visa for Hong Kong BN(O) status holders on Sunday.
