We stand by the people of Afghanistan. Through Op Pitting we undertook the largest and fastest emergency evacuation in recent history to help thousands of people to safety. The UK made an ambitious and generous commitment to help resettle those …
Strike action to affect travellers and goods entering the UK on 28 April 2023
The Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact Border Force operations. Travellers who are planning to enter the UK on 28 April 2023 may face longer wait times at border control. Travellers …
The UK’s juxtaposed border controls
The juxtaposed controls The UK operates border controls in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. This allows Border Force officers to check passengers and freight destined for the UK before they begin their journey. These ‘juxtaposed controls’ are in place at …
Windrush Schemes Factsheet – February 2023
We are determined to put right the terrible injustices faced by some people from the Windrush generation and the wider Commonwealth, which happened under successive governments. The Windrush Scheme ensures members of the Windrush generation can get the documentation they need to …
Accommodation sites factsheet – April 2023
The government has announced that surplus military sites will accommodate asylum seekers who enter the UK illegally on small boats and to reduce reliance on expensive hotel use. On Wednesday 29 March 2023, the Immigration Minister, Robert Jenrick confirmed to …
Strike action to affect His Majesty’s Passport Office
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact staff at His Majesty’s Passport Office. Dates 3 April to 6 May 2023 Locations The proposed strike action will impact staff at the following …
Safe and Legal Routes factsheet – March 2023
The UK has a proud history of providing protection for those who genuinely need it through our safe and legal routes. Since 2015, we have offered a safe and legal route to the UK to almost half a million men, …
National Protective Security Authority begins work
A new body has been created to help the UK combat national security threats. State-sponsored attempts at stealing sensitive research and information can undermine UK businesses and harm our country’s competitiveness on the world stage. As part of the Integrated Review …
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme factsheet – March 2023
The government’s number one priority is keeping the UK safe. To strengthen the security of our border and improve travel, the UK is launching an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme – an ETA is a digital permission to travel to …
Windrush Schemes Factsheet – January 2023
We are determined to put right the terrible injustices faced by some people from the Windrush generation and the wider Commonwealth, which happened under successive governments. The Windrush Scheme ensures members of the Windrush generation can get the documentation they need to …