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News story: New asylum accommodation contracts awardedThe Home Office has awarded New Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts (AASC) following an open and fair procurement exercise.February 2, 2019

News story: Sopra Steria has been awarded a new UKVI contractSopra Steria has been awarded the contract to deliver a new service for people applying for a work or study visa, settlement or citizenship from within the UK.February 2, 2019

Press release: Home Secretary launches Windrush schemeThe Home Secretary has today announced that legislation has been introduced to bring into force a package of measures under a Windrush scheme.February 2, 2019

News story: Free citizenship for the Windrush generationMembers of the Windrush generation who arrived in the UK before 1973 will be eligible for free citizenship, the Home Secretary has announced.February 2, 2019

News story: Home Secretary launches Windrush compensation scheme call for evidenceMembers of the Windrush generation are being asked to share their experiences to help shape a bespoke compensation scheme.February 2, 2019

Statement to parliament: Home Secretary statement on the Windrush generationThe Home Secretary’s statement to the House of Commons on the Windrush generation.February 2, 2019

Press release: New team to help Commonwealth citizens confirm their status in the UKA new team to help Commonwealth citizens confirm their status in the UK has been announced by the Home Secretary today.February 2, 2019

News story: Restrictions on Croatian workers to expire in JuneThe current registration requirements for Croatian workers will expire on 30 June bringing their rights to work in Britain in line with other EU citizens.February 2, 2019

News story: Over 10,500 refugees resettled in the UK under flagship schemeThe UK is more than half way towards meeting its commitment to resettle 20,000 people through the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) by 2020.February 2, 2019

News story: Immigration minister visits Heathrow AirportImmigration Minister Caroline Nokes got an early feel for Border Force operations during a visit to Heathrow Airport on Wednesday 10 January.February 2, 2019