tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-07-11T10:50:30+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/iagci-invites-tenders-to-evaluate-home-office-country-information-products-on-afghanistan-colombia-and-india2025-07-11T10:50:30+01:00IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate Home Office country information products on Afghanistan, Colombia, and IndiaPotential reviewers of country of origin information are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of 22 August 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/iagci-seeks-reviewer-to-evaluate-coverage-of-healthcare-and-medical-treatment-in-home-office-country-information2025-07-11T10:47:46+01:00IAGCI seeks reviewer to evaluate coverage of healthcare and medical treatment in Home Office country informationExperts on comparative international healthcare provision are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of 22 August 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/work-in-progress2025-07-10T16:10:11+01:00Inspection work in progressDetails of completed inspections awaiting publication, and active inspections.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-france-agree-major-deal-to-crack-down-on-illegal-channel-crossings2025-07-10T00:00:00+01:00UK and France agree major deal to crack down on illegal Channel crossingsThe Prime Minister and French President Macron agree to return illegal migrants to France.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mac-commissioned-to-review-salary-requirements-and-the-new-tsl2025-07-08T13:26:18+01:00MAC commissioned to review salary requirements and the new TSLThe Home Secretary has written to the Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee to commission a review of salary requirements and the new temporary shortage list.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nationwide-clampdown-on-delivery-riders-working-illegally2025-07-05T00:01:02+01:00Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegallyRamp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting migrants working illegally in the gig economy tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/suspected-people-smuggling-gang-taken-down-in-nationwide-strikes2025-07-03T11:35:05+01:00Suspected people smuggling gang taken down in nationwide strikesSeven members of a suspected organised crime group believed to have made millions have been arrested in West Yorkshire and Essex.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/immigration-advice-authority-unveils-new-customer-service-charter2025-07-01T12:49:06+01:00Immigration Advice Authority unveils new Customer Service CharterThe charter sets out what you can expect from us and what we ask of you in return.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-immigration-reforms-delivered-to-restore-order-and-control2025-07-01T00:01:03+01:00Major immigration reforms delivered to restore order and controlWork to restore control of Britain’s borders has seen the first of sweeping reforms to the immigration system introduced by the Home Secretary today.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-for-evidence-an-inspection-of-asylum-casework-20252025-06-30T14:51:01+01:00Deadline extended: Call for evidence: An inspection of asylum casework (2025)The ICIBI invites anyone with knowledge and experience of asylum decision quality to submit evidence for the inspection .Deadline extended to close of play 9 July 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/delivery-firms-to-bolster-rider-security-checks-to-stop-illegal-working2025-06-30T00:00:00+01:00Delivery firms to bolster rider security checks to stop illegal workingDeliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commit to further strengthening security checks on delivery riders to prevent illegal working in the gig economy.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/iaa-hosts-online-adviser-conference-with-record-attendance2025-06-26T14:48:07+01:00IAA hosts online Adviser Conference with record attendanceWith nearly 800 professionals in attendance, the event offered valuable opportunities to learn from sector experts and engage with IAA leaders.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/finns-travelling-to-uk-need-an-electronic-travel-authorisation2025-06-26T12:55:00+01:00Finns travelling to UK need an Electronic Travel AuthorisationVisitors travelling to the UK on a European passport will need an ETA from 2 April 2025. Travellers can apply for an ETA from 5 March 2025 onwards.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reverend-clive-foster-appointed-as-first-windrush-commissioner2025-06-18T00:00:00+01:00Reverend Clive Foster appointed as first Windrush CommissionerHome Secretary appoints first Windrush Commissioner to deliver justice for victims, and ensure their voices remain at the heart of reform.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/illegal-working-enforcement-soars-in-drive-to-strengthen-border-security2025-06-07T00:00:00+01:00Illegal working enforcement soars in drive to strengthen border securityOver 6,000 arrests and 9,000 visits carried out across the UK since the election in crackdown on illegal working.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/build-trust-by-showing-your-iaa-registration-online2025-06-05T11:23:44+01:00Build trust by showing your IAA registration onlineIf your organisation is registered with the IAA, you can now display your regulated status using our official digital verification badge, powered by Yoshki.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/introducing-the-new-iaa-newsletter2025-05-29T14:49:37+01:00Introducing the new IAA newsletterOur newsletter will be published quarterly, and all stakeholders are welcome to sign up to receive the latest edition straight to their inbox.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-30-arrests-made-in-northern-ireland-people-smuggler-crackdown2025-05-23T16:29:37+01:00Over 30 arrests made in Northern Ireland people smuggler crackdown33 illegal entrants and suspected people smugglers arrested as part of Home Office operation tackling abuse of the Common Travel Area.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-clamp-down-on-criminal-networks-in-western-balkans-as-the-prime-minister-travels-to-albania2025-05-15T00:01:03+01:00UK to clamp down on criminal networks in Western Balkans as the Prime Minister travels to AlbaniaThe UK will step up efforts to break the crime web fuelling illegal migration across the Western Balkans on a historic visit to the region by the Prime Minister. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/taskforce-launched-to-enhance-police-response-to-people-smuggling2025-05-15T00:00:00+01:00Taskforce launched to enhance police response to people smugglingA new dedicated taskforce has been launched to transform the way in which the police respond to organised immigration crime gangs operating from the UK.