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 …
New asylum accommodation contracts awarded
New asylum accommodation contracts awarded
The Home Office has awarded New Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts (AASC) following an open and fair procurement exercise.
June 20, 2019
Government publishes details of immigration advisory groups
Government publishes details of immigration advisory groups
The Home Office is undertaking a year-long engagement programme around the future skills-based immigration system.
June 20, 2019
Minister visits Bristol business incubator to discuss immigration
Minister visits Bristol business incubator to discuss immigration
Caroline Nokes met with entrepreneurs and academics as part of the government’s engagement on the future immigration system.
June 20, 2019
Home Secretary: EU Settlement Scheme is performing well
Home Secretary: EU Settlement Scheme is performing well
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that more than 750,000 applications have now been received for the EU Settlement Scheme.
June 20, 2019
New framework to improve integration support
New framework to improve integration support
New report which looks to improve integration strategies to better support refugees in the UK has been launched by the Immigration Minister today.
June 20, 2019
Government expands use of ePassport gates to 7 more countries
Government expands use of ePassport gates to 7 more countries
Eligible travellers from 7 non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK quickly and securely in changes being made to the border.
June 20, 2019
Home Secretary hears from Scottish businesses on skills-based immigration
Home Secretary hears from Scottish businesses on skills-based immigration
Sajid Javid met business leaders in Aberdeen to listen to their views on the future immigration system.
June 20, 2019