Category: UK News

News story: New UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services centres openIt will be easier and more convenient to apply for citizenship or to stay in the UK for study or work.February 2, 2019

News story: Campsfield House immigration removal centre to closeIts closure is part of the Home Office’s response to the Stephen Shaw review.February 2, 2019

News story: Online right to work checksEmployers will be able to rely on an online Right to Work Checking Service to demonstrate compliance with illegal working legislation.February 2, 2019

News story: ePassport gates to ease travel for passengers from more countriesMillions more people will be able to use ePassport gates as they arrive in the UK, under plans announced in the Budget on 29 October 2018.February 2, 2019

News story: New fund to support vulnerable EU citizens apply for settled statusGrant funding of up to £9 million will be available to ensure EU citizens needing additional support get help in obtaining their settled status.February 2, 2019

News story: Immigration Rules: Next phase of EU Settlement Scheme confirmedThe second phase will include staff in the higher education, health and social care sectors.February 2, 2019

News story: Windrush compensation scheme consultation extendsThe consultation for the Windrush compensation scheme will now close on 16 November 2018 to ensure that everyone who wants to is able to contribute.February 2, 2019

News story: New commitments to tackling vulnerability in immigration detention announcedInnovative reforms to immigration detention in the UK were announced by the Home Secretary Sajid Javid today, Tuesday 24 July.February 2, 2019

News story: Home Secretary apologises to members of the Windrush generationThe Home Secretary is to provide a formal apology to 18 members of the Windrush generation who it is believed could have been wrongfully removed or detained.February 2, 2019

News story: New form of leave for children transferred during Calais clearance to join familyThe government has announced a new form of leave for children transferred to the UK to reunite with their families during the Calais camp clearance in 2016.February 2, 2019