Tag: UK Immigration

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: 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

News story: Thousands granted citizenship under Windrush schemeMore than 2,000 members of the Windrush generation have been granted citizenship free of charge, the Home Office has confirmed.February 2, 2019

News story: Home Secretary announces plans for citizenship reformsThe Home Secretary has proposed reforms to British citizenship including tougher English language requirements and changes to the Life in the UK test.February 2, 2019

News story: New scheme for overseas researchers to come to the UKThe ‘UKRI Science, Research and Academia’ scheme allows non-EEA researchers, scientists and academics to come to the UK for up to 2 years.February 2, 2019

News story: NHS workers and students to trial EU Settlement SchemeTesting follows the standard approach for the launch of new government services.February 2, 2019