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Failed asylum seekers are now in scope for enforced removal to Rwanda, after a deal to extend the cohort was agreed between the UK and Rwanda.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A sophisticated network of UK-funded cameras worth £1.6 million has been installed on the Albania-Kosovo border to tackle illegal migration and criminal gangs.
Progress on immigration as numbers on key visa routes fall 24%, detentions start after passing of Rwanda law, and a major crackdown begins on illegal working.
New online form for applications.
The first illegal migrants set to be removed to Rwanda have now been detained, following a series of nationwide operations this week.
Leading food delivery companies will introduce enhanced security checks on their apps to prevent the market being abused by illegal workers, following discussions with the government.
Robust Home Secretary action has driven an almost 80% fall in student dependant applications in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
The Home Secretary met Italian counterparts and other key figures in Rome to discuss tackling the migrant crisis. Both countries agreed to step up efforts across Europe and Africa.
UK and Rwanda pass further milestone with treaty ratification.
PM Rishi Sunak's statement on the passing of the Safety of Rwanda Bill.
Final phase of implementing the flagship policy to commence, marking a crucial step in the global response to illegal migration.
PM Rishi Sunak's press statement on the next stage of the plan to stop the boats.
Home Office criminal and financial investigators arrested 4 suspected people smugglers.
UK and Vietnam agree closer cooperation to stop the boats.
Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to an eVisa – a key step in creating a modernised and digital border.
Income required to bring family to the UK increased as final measure of package to reduce legal migration comes into force.
Fifty more asylum hotels are due to be closed, building on the closure of the first 100 at the end of March.
New fines of up to £10,000 for international general aviation flights that do not submit advance passenger information online up to two hours before departure.
Changes that are now in force will slash migration and prevent the undercutting of British workers by employers looking to recruit cheap labour from overseas.
Those applying for a UK visa in Jakarta, Indonesia, will have the option of paying to get a faster decision on their application.
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