This briefing note was issued following the Home Secretary’s Oral Statement on 1 September to aid reporting. UK-France Treaty International Cooperation Returns & Enforcement National Crime Agency Legislation Asylum System Reforms Asylum Accommodation Refugee Family Reunion
Asylum and immigration – briefing note
This briefing note was issued following the Home Secretary’s Oral Statement on 1 September to aid reporting. UK-France Treaty International Cooperation Returns & Enforcement National Crime Agency Legislation Asylum System Reforms Asylum Accommodation Refugee Family Reunion
Factsheet: Desistance and Disengagement Programme
This factsheet was updated in June 2025. The purpose of the Desistance and Disengagement Programme (DDP) is to help manage the risk of individuals who have been involved in terrorism or terrorism related activity. The programme works to reduce the …
An apology to FP McCann Limited and its directors
On 26 March 2024, the Home Office issued a press release which contained false and defamatory allegations concerning FP McCann Limited. The press release stated that FP McCann Limited had been fined up to £225,000 in civil penalties for illegally …
Media factsheet: EU Settlement Scheme
This factsheet was updated on 16 January 2025 The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) enables EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens resident in the UK by the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, and their family members, to …
Reducing Net Migration Factsheet – May 2024
The UK has experienced high levels of immigration in recent years. Last year resulted in over 95,000 people immigrating to the UK through our various schemes for those seeking sanctuary. Recent rises are also the result of more students and …
Operation Temperer Factsheet
What is Operation TEMPERER? Operation TEMPERER is a joint contingency operation to provide military support to the police in extreme national emergency circumstances, such as surge support for a major domestic terrorist attack or threat. Defence personnel will always be …
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme factsheet – February 2024
The government’s number one priority is keeping the UK safe. To strengthen the security of our border and improve travel, the UK has launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme – an ETA is a digital permission to travel to the UK. …
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme factsheet – November 2023
The government’s number one priority is keeping the UK safe. To strengthen the security of our border and improve travel, the UK has launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme – an ETA is a digital permission to travel to …
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme factsheet – October 2023
The government’s number one priority is keeping the UK safe. To strengthen the security of our border and improve travel, the UK has launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme – an ETA is a digital permission to travel to …