News and communications

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.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

UK and Rwanda pass further milestone with treaty ratification.

• Updated: 25 April 2024

Final phase of implementing the flagship policy to commence, marking a crucial step in the global response to illegal migration.

• Updated: 23 April 2024

The Home Secretary, on his visit to the USA, calls on the international community to unite to tackle the issue of migration.

• Updated: 27 February 2024

The legacy asylum backlog target has been met with more than 112,000 asylum cases cleared in 2023 and small boat crossing arrivals down by 36%.

• Updated: 2 January 2024

At second Global Refugee Forum, the UK announces 15 pledges to support refugees and the countries that host them.

• Updated: 12 December 2023

Letter from the Permanent Secretary Matthew Rycroft to Dame Diana Johnson, Chair of the HASC and Dame Meg Hillier, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee.

• Updated: 7 December 2023

The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, addresses Parliament on the Rwanda Treaty and the new Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.

• Updated: 6 December 2023

New internationally recognised treaty addresses Supreme Court findings on the safety of the Rwandan partnership.

• Updated: 5 December 2023

The UK government is encouraging businesses to use the Displaced Talent Mobility pilot to help at-risk people from around the world to help fill skills gaps.

• Updated: 17 November 2023

The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, on next steps for the Rwanda partnership following the Supreme Court judgment.

• Updated: 15 November 2023

The Immigration Minister, Robert Jenrick, made a statement to the House of Commons on illegal migration.

• Updated: 24 October 2023

More than 50 hotels accommodating asylum seekers will be exited in the coming months as small boat crossings fall.

• Updated: 24 October 2023

The government is continuing to deliver on the Illegal Migration Act, giving local authorities an opportunity to influence the cap on safe and legal routes.

• Updated: 20 October 2023

A new government programme will help overcome existing barriers for refugees to find work and become self-sufficient in the UK.

• Updated: 19 September 2023

The government has successfully ended the use of bridging hotels for people evacuated from Afghanistan.

• Updated: 19 September 2023

Asylum seekers have moved to the first large-scale asylum accommodation site in the UK as part of the government’s pledge to reduce the use of expensive hotels.

• Updated: 13 July 2023

More than 5,000 asylum seekers will be accommodated on vessels and in alternative sites to drive down the cost of expensive hotels.

• Updated: 5 June 2023

The Home Office has announced that a barge in Portland Port, Dorset, will accommodate migrants

• Updated: 5 April 2023

National Age Assessment Board will help make decisions more consistent and robust.

• Updated: 31 March 2023