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From The Rt Hon Damian Green
  • English language students

    Baroness Neville-Jones: My hon friend the minister of state for immigration (Damian Green) has today made the following written…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Student visa reform proposed

    Contribute your views to our consultation into how we can best reduce the number of students who can come to the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government sets out proposals for major reform of the student visa system

    Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work and an end to students staying in the UK to look for a job are just some of the proposed changes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reform of the student immigration system

    Baroness Neville Jones: My Hon Friend the minister of state for immigration (Damian Green) has today made the following written…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • English tests for partners

    From today, migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their partner will need a good understanding of the English language.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Damian Green takes first trip to US as Immigration Minister

    Damian Green visited the US this week to see UK and US immigration controls in action and discuss joint work to tackle illegal immigration.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Report on annual immigration limit

    The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) publishes report into annual limit on immigration through Tiers 1 and 2 of the points-based system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Record number of weapons seized at Robin Hood airport

    This summer, UK Border Agency officers seized a record number of potentially lethal weapons, including stun guns, CS-canisters and machetes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Damian Green defends return scheme for foreign prisoners

    Reintegration package is a practical solution that saves the taxpayers money in the long run, says immigration minister.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Damian Green welcomes close working with Afghan Government

    At a meeting with the Afghan Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, the UK immigration minister has committed to continued cooperation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister responds to committee report

    Damian Green responds to claims made by the Home Affairs Select Committee on long-term migrants entering the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministers confirm cooperation at UK-France summit

    The French and British governments confirmed their commitment to work closely over illegal migration and abuse of the asylum system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Highly skilled work for highly skilled migrants

    Research out today looks at jobs being done by people in the UK with highly skilled work visas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Enforced returns to Zimbabwe will resume

    Failed asylum seekers with no right to be in the UK can now be returned to Zimbabwe, the government told parliament today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government outlines trafficking vision

    A renewed offensive against organised crime gangs behind the human trafficking trade has been unveiled.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • End of suspension of enforced returns of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe

    Baroness Neville-Jones: My hon Friend the Minister for Immigration (Mr. Damian Green) has today made the following Written Ministerial…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Guilty verdicts for botched sham marriage pair

    Groom caught wearing suit with labels still attached and adjustable wedding rings has been jailed for attempting to stage a sham marriage.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New passport design hits the streets

    The first new look UK passport was issued today to five-year-old Elliot Coutts Miller.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First new design passport issued

    Five-year-old Elliot Coutts-Miller was today issued the first new-look UK passport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government defends interim limit on economic migrants

    The government has defended its decision to introduce an interim limit on skilled workers from outside the EU.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government