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 …
UK government support for resettled Afghans in bridging accommodation factsheet – April 2023
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 …
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
Over £26 million compensation offered to the Windrush generation
The Windrush Compensation Scheme has now paid out over £14 million in compensation and has offered a further £12 million.
Source: UK Immigration RSS