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.

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.

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.

Graduate route for best and brightest launches

New immigration route provides greater opportunity for talented international graduates.

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.

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.

Rule changes to make it easier to recruit health and care staff

Roles added to the Shortage Occupation List.

Graduate route to open to international students on 1 July 2021

Route is for international students who want to work following the successful completion of a course of study at UK bachelor’s degree-level or above.  

Hong Kong BN(O) visa: UK government launch digital process

App comes as thousands of people apply to the BN(O) visa route.

Hong Kong BN(O) visa: UK government to honour historic commitment

The UK government will deliver on its commitment to open a new visa for Hong Kong BN(O) status holders on Sunday 31 January.