People urged to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

Deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme 30 June 2021.

Windrush compensation scheme overhauled

The Windrush Compensation Scheme has been reformed following a consultation with the Windrush Working Group.

Families reunited as asylum seekers transferred to the UK

The UK has announced the successful transfer of 28 asylum seekers from Greece to reunite with their family members here, showing its ongoing global leadership in providing refuge for the most vulnerable.

First virtual citizenship ceremony welcomed by Home Office minister

Home Office Minister Kevin Foster attended the UK’s first virtual citizenship ceremony today.

New working group launched to address challenges faced by Windrush generation

The Home Secretary has launched a cross-government working group to address challenges faced by the Windrush generation and their descendants.

Home Office extends bereavement scheme to NHS support staff and social care workers

The bereavement scheme has been extended to the families and dependants of NHS support staff and social care workers who die as a result of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19).

NHS frontline workers visas extended so they can focus on fighting coronavirus

Doctors, nurses and paramedics with visas due to expire before 1 October 2020 will have them automatically extended for one year.

COVID-19 IMPACT: UK Visa Application Centre in Accra Closure

Due to the international effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the UK Visa Application Centre in Accra will be closed to the public effective immediately.

Visas extended for those currently unable to return home due to COVID-19

Leave extended to 31 May for individuals who are currently unable to return home at the end of their visa.

Landmark Immigration Bill to end free movement introduced to Parliament

The bill will end free movement and give the government full control of UK borders for the first time in four decades.