Scale-up visa will propel high-growth businesses

High-growth companies able to attract exceptional talent to the UK with new Scale-up visa.

Borders Act to overhaul asylum system becomes law

The Nationality and Borders Act passed today (Thursday 28 April 2022) will deliver the biggest overhaul of our asylum system in decades.

Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme

The Home Office announced further funding to help vulnerable EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).

Home Secretary meeting with Belgium Interior Minister

Priti Patel met with minister Annelies Verlinden in London, to discuss a number of high-priority issues including the conflict in Ukraine.

Home Secretary update on support for Ukrainians

The Home Secretary has updated Parliament on the government's support for people fleeing Ukraine.

Employing someone from outside the UK: Blooms florist

Example of how an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK and the steps they will take to apply for a sponsor licence.

Points-based immigration system: delivering on people’s priorities

One year ago a new immigration system launched, with visa routes attracting skilled workers across construction, hospitality, health, social care, science and research.

Up to 5,500 poultry workers to help deliver Christmas dinners

Number of temporary poultry workers permitted to travel to and work in the UK will increase in time for Christmas.

More support to help people to become HGV drivers among package of government measures to ease risk of shortages

Government taking action to tackle the shortage of HGV drivers.

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.