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From Minister of State for Immigration
  • New asylum accommodation contracts awarded

    The Home Office has awarded New Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts (AASC) following an open and fair procurement exercise.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Online right to work checks

    Employers will be able to rely on an online Right to Work Checking Service to demonstrate compliance with illegal working legislation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Campsfield House immigration removal centre to close

    Its closure is part of the Home Office’s response to the Stephen Shaw review.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services centres open

    It will be easier and more convenient to apply for citizenship or to stay in the UK for study or work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Immigration Rules: Next phase of EU Settlement Scheme confirmed

    The second phase will include staff in the higher education, health and social care sectors.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Immigration Minister strengthens cooperation with Nigeria on modern slavery

    Minister for Immigration, Caroline Nokes, has travelled to Nigeria to visit the new Joint Border Task Force buildings in Lagos.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • NHS workers and students to trial EU Settlement Scheme

    Testing follows the standard approach for the launch of new government services.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Report your lost or stolen passport

    Her Majesty’s Passport Office has teamed up with Action Fraud to raise awareness of the need to report lost and stolen passports.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Home Office awards £1 million to help communities support refugees

    This will enable Reset to provide support to groups across the UK looking to sponsor refugee families as part of the community sponsorship scheme.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Warning to holiday makers of modern slavery risks

    Border Force operation helps to raise awareness of labour exploitation amongst young sun seekers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Sopra Steria has been awarded a new UKVI contract

    Sopra Steria has been awarded the contract to deliver a new service for people applying for a work or study visa, settlement or citizenship from within the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Letter to Caribbean high commissioners and foreign ministers

    Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes sets out the commitments that the government has made to support the 'Windrush' generation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Restrictions on Croatian workers to expire in June

    The current registration requirements for Croatian workers will expire on 30 June bringing their rights to work in Britain in line with other EU citizens.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Home Office proposes changes to passport application fees

    The Home Office has outlined plans to introduce different passport fees for online and postal applications.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Immigration minister visits Heathrow Airport

    Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes got an early feel for Border Force operations during a visit to Heathrow Airport on Wednesday 10 January.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Blue UK passport to return after EU exit

    The cover of the UK passport will be returning to blue after the UK leaves the European Union, the Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Immigration Minister: Scotland should be proud of refugee support

    Brandon Lewis speaks at a Convention of Scottish Local Authorities event to mark 2 years of the vulnerable person's resettlement scheme.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Twenty three universities join student visa pilot

    Home Office to extend scheme which streamlines process for international Masters students wanting to study in the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Cardiff University and University of Wales Trinity St. David join Student Visa pilot

    Welsh universities join 23-strong list of institutions taking part in UK Government programme to attract international students.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Immigration Minister speech to CBI Wales

    The Immigration Minister spoke at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Wales annual dinner in Cardiff on Thursday 7 December.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government