Government announces immigration plans for no deal Brexit

If there’s a no deal Brexit, border controls will be introduced to make it harder for criminals to enter the UK.

Windrush Compensation Scheme and taskforce community events

To raise awareness of the Windrush Compensation Scheme a series of community events will be held across the country.

One million granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme

New statistics up to the end of July show more than 950,000 applications from England, 50,000 from Scotland, 15,000 from Wales and 12,000 from Northern Ireland.

PM sets out vision to cement UK as a science superpower

The world’s top scientists will be encouraged to move to the UK under a shake-up of immigration rules announced by the Prime Minister today.

New business start-up training for refugees in the UK

A pilot to encourage refugee entrepreneur programmes across the UK has been announced.

Life in the UK test contract awarded

PSI Services has been awarded the Life in the UK contract by the Home Office, it was announced today.

One million visitors use passport eGates since expansion

More than one million additional visitors have used the digital border process to enter the UK.

Immigration minister calls for global collaboration on resettlement

The 25th Annual Tripartite Consultations on Resettlement (ATCR) starts in Geneva today.

Home Secretary asks independent migration experts to advise on future salary thresholds

The Home Secretary Sajid Javid has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to review and advise on salary thresholds for the future immigration system.

News story: Government publishes details of immigration advisory groups

The Home Office is undertaking a year-long engagement programme around the future skills-based immigration system.