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An advertisement inviting applications to become the Windrush Commissioner has been launched today.
The Minister for Migration and Citizenship spoke at the Windrush National Organisation's 3rd Annual Windrush International Conference.
Home Secretary commits to a 'fundamental reset' in the government’s response to the appalling Windrush scandal.
The changes will ensure that citizens can continue to prove their rights easily, and bring greater clarity for those required to check immigration status.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Charities, grassroots organisations and other community groups have been awarded a share of over £150,000 from the Home Office’s Community Engagement Fund.
The Home Secretary has paid tribute to community leaders for their dedication to the Windrush generation, as the Windrush Working Group met for the final time.
Toughened-up good character rules will mean the criminality threshold for British citizenship is in line with the government’s Immigration Rules.
Ensuring Afghans who stood side-by-side with us in conflict, their families, and those at highest risk who were evacuated, are supported upon arrival in the UK.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the eighth meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights.
Arrivals under Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy will be given immediate indefinite leave to remain, alongside funding for school places and healthcare.
Home Secretary announces that the end date for the Windrush Compensation Scheme has been removed.
Resettled refugees to be granted indefinite leave to remain, an emergency resettlement mechanism and a pilot to help skilled people forced to flee their homes all announced.
The Home Office announces Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL as the new Independent Person to advise on the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
Since overhaul of the scheme in December 2020, early figures show an extra £4.5 million has now been offered.
Letter from the Windrush Compensation team to all eligible applicants following the changes announced in December 2020.
The Windrush Compensation Scheme has been reformed following a consultation with the Windrush Working Group.
Search is on for independent person to advise on Windrush Compensation Scheme.
Home Office Minister Kevin Foster attended the UK’s first virtual citizenship ceremony today.
The Home Secretary has launched a cross-government working group to address challenges faced by the Windrush generation and their descendants.
The bereavement scheme has been extended to the families and dependants of NHS support staff and social care workers who die as a result of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19).
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