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 …
More than £36 million offered in compensation to the Windrush generation
The Windrush Compensation Scheme has now paid out over £30.6 million and offered a further £5.6 million.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
Funding boost for councils as new Afghan resettlement plans set out
Local authorities will receive a generous funding package to support the resettlement of families who have come to the UK having been at risk in Afghanistan.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
Landmark Borders Bill to enter Parliament
Those who enter the UK illegally will find it harder to stay under fundamental reforms in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
UK secures the rights of millions of EU citizens
New statistics show there were 6 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021, securing EU citizens’ rights in the UK.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
Graduate route for best and brightest launches
New immigration route provides greater opportunity for talented international graduates.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
Almost £30 million in compensation paid or offered to the Windrush generation
Windrush Compensation Scheme has now paid out over £20.4 million and offered a further £9 million.
Source: UK Immigration RSS