Expansion of the shortage of occupation list
The shortage of occupation list has today been expanded to include a range of skilled occupations, following changes to the Immigration Rules.
Government announces immigration plans for no deal Brexit
If there's a no deal Brexit, border controls will be introduced to make it harder for criminals to enter the UK.
Windrush Compensation Scheme and taskforce community events
To raise awareness of the Windrush Compensation Scheme a series of community events will be held across the country.
One million granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme
New statistics up to the end of July show more than 950,000 applications from England, 50,000 from Scotland, 15,000 from Wales and 12,000 from Northern Ireland.
PM sets out vision to cement UK as a science superpower
The world’s top scientists will be encouraged to move to the UK under a shake-up of immigration rules announced by the Prime Minister today.
New business start-up training for refugees in the UK
A pilot to encourage refugee entrepreneur programmes across the UK has been announced.
Life in the UK test contract awarded
PSI Services has been awarded the Life in the UK contract by the Home Office, it was announced today.
One million visitors use passport eGates since expansion
More than one million additional visitors have used the digital border process to enter the UK.
Immigration minister calls for global collaboration on resettlement
The 25th Annual Tripartite Consultations on Resettlement (ATCR) starts in Geneva today.
Home Secretary asks independent migration experts to advise on future salary thresholds
The Home Secretary Sajid Javid has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to review and advise on salary thresholds for the future immigration system.
Government publishes details of immigration advisory groups
The Home Office is undertaking a year-long engagement programme around the future skills-based immigration system.
News story: Government publishes details of immigration advisory groups
The Home Office is undertaking a year-long engagement programme around the future skills-based immigration system.
News story: Minister visits Bristol business incubator to discuss immigration
Caroline Nokes met with entrepreneurs and academics as part of the government’s engagement on the future immigration system.
Minister visits Bristol business incubator to discuss immigration
Caroline Nokes met with entrepreneurs and academics as part of the government’s engagement on the future immigration system.
New framework to improve integration support
New report which looks to improve integration strategies to better support refugees in the UK has been launched by the Immigration Minister today.
News story: New framework to improve integration support
New report which looks to improve integration strategies to better support refugees in the UK has been launched by the Immigration Minister today.
News story: Home Secretary: EU Settlement Scheme is performing well
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that more than 750,000 applications have now been received for the EU Settlement Scheme.
Home Secretary: EU Settlement Scheme is performing well
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that more than 750,000 applications have now been received for the EU Settlement Scheme.
Government expands use of ePassport gates to 7 more countries
Eligible travellers from 7 non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK quickly and securely in changes being made to the border.
News story: Government expands use of ePassport gates to 7 more countries
Eligible travellers from 7 non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK quickly and securely in changes being made to the border.
