People urged to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
Deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme 30 June 2021.
Windrush compensation scheme overhauled
The Windrush Compensation Scheme has been reformed following a consultation with the Windrush Working Group.
Families reunited as asylum seekers transferred to the UK
The UK has announced the successful transfer of 28 asylum seekers from Greece to reunite with their family members here, showing its ongoing global leadership in providing refuge for the most vulnerable.
First virtual citizenship ceremony welcomed by Home Office minister
Home Office Minister Kevin Foster attended the UK’s first virtual citizenship ceremony today.
New working group launched to address challenges faced by Windrush generation
The Home Secretary has launched a cross-government working group to address challenges faced by the Windrush generation and their descendants.
Home Office extends bereavement scheme to NHS support staff and social care workers
The bereavement scheme has been extended to the families and dependants of NHS support staff and social care workers who die as a result of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19).
NHS frontline workers visas extended so they can focus on fighting coronavirus
Doctors, nurses and paramedics with visas due to expire before 1 October 2020 will have them automatically extended for one year.
COVID-19 IMPACT: UK Visa Application Centre in Accra Closure
Due to the international effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the UK Visa Application Centre in Accra will be closed to the public effective immediately.
Visas extended for those currently unable to return home due to COVID-19
Leave extended to 31 May for individuals who are currently unable to return home at the end of their visa.
Landmark Immigration Bill to end free movement introduced to Parliament
The bill will end free movement and give the government full control of UK borders for the first time in four decades.
New Director General appointed to HMPO and UKVI
Abi Tierney has been appointed as the new Director General of Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Home Secretary announces new UK points-based immigration system
New points-based immigration system will open up the UK to the brightest and the best from around the world.
Windrush Compensation Scheme extended by 2 years
Changes are being made to the Windrush Compensation Scheme to make it more flexible and to keep it open for longer.
More than 3 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme
The milestone was reached less than a year after the scheme was fully launched to the public, with more than 2.7 million already granted status.
Boost for UK science with unlimited visa offer to world's brightest and best
Top scientists to be given fast-tracked entry into the UK.
Youth Mobility Scheme 2020 for South Korean nationals
The ballot for the Youth Mobility Scheme 2020 for South Korean nationals will be opened in February 2020.
Global Britain to attract more top scientists with fast tracked entry
More top scientists and researchers are to be given fast tracked entry to the UK.
Home Office launches £1 million advertising campaign for EU Settlement Scheme
A new £1 million wave of UK government advertising to encourage EU citizens to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme has launched today.
Two million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme
Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced that there have been 2 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme.
1.5 million people apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
Latest published statistics show that there were almost 300,000 applications to the scheme in the month of August.
