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  • Armed Forces family migration

    Written ministerial statement details changes to the Immigration Rules affecting members of HM Forces and their families.

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

  • Proposals for landlord checks to tackle illegal migrants renting

    Light touch and proportionate checks that will enable enforcement officers to take action against rogue landlords.

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

  • Consultation launched into migrant access of health services

    A consultation into short term migrant’s access and contribution to the NHS has been launched as part of the Immigration Bill.

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

  • Immigration Bill consultation

    We are consulting on regulating migrant access to UK health services and requiring landlords to carry out immigration status checks.

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

  • Right of appeal for family visit visas abolished

    Removal of right of appeal for family visit visas will save more than £100 million over next decade.

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

  • Immigration Minister meets 'brightest and best' students coming to UK

    Student visas and meeting Border Force staff were top of the agenda when Immigration Minister Mark Harper visited Plymouth.

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

  • New same day visa service to open in Chennai

    The Home Office is launching the Super Priority Visa Service in Chennai today (Tuesday 18 June) following its success in Delhi and Mumbai.

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

  • New phase of tuberculosis screening launched as part of Immigration Rules changes

    Home Office continues tuberculosis pre-entry screening programme roll out in second set of high incidence countries

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

  • Student visitor route attracting brightest and best

    New research shows the student visitor route is working well: attracting genuine, talented students for short-term study at UK institutions.

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

  • Rates of asylum support

    Written ministerial statement laid in House of Commons about rates of financial support provided under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

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

  • The government sets record straight on students and net migration

    A written response to the Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) committee makes clear that immigration reforms are working as intended.

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

  • HM Passport Office warns customers against charges by rogue companies

    Her Majesty's Passport Office is advising customers to avoid copycat websites and save themselves money by coming to the agency directly.

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

  • Cardiff clampdown on illegal workers leads to three arrests

    Home Office Enforcement Officers highlight vital role in cutting out immigration route abuse.

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

  • New figures show net migration is decreasing

    Immigration is at its lowest levels since 2001, while the number of skilled workers and university students coming to the UK is up.

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

  • Latest figures show huge growth in employment for UK nationals

    New data shows we are building an immigration system that works in the national interest and supports growth

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

  • Minister sets the record straight on UK Visa system

    Immigration Minister Mark Harper speaks to tourism and retail groups about the 'excellent visa service' for Chinese visitors by the UK.

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

  • Super priority Visa service launches in India

    The Home Office’s first same day visa service launches in Delhi and Mumbai making it easier for Indian business travellers to visit the UK.

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

  • Introducing HM Passport Office

    The agency for renewing passports is changing its name to reflect its changing role and official status.

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

  • Identity and Passport Service

    Written ministerial statement laid in the House of Commons on 13 May 2013 by Mark Harper and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Review into Riot Damages Act announced

    The government has today launched a review into the Riot Damages Act.

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