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Universities face ban on international students over visa abuse
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (477+ words) Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results. Universities will be stripped of the'right'to'recruit'international students if too many drop out, as the government tightens the screws on…...
How many people are returned from the UK?
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (1444+ words) Published 21 May 2026 " Crown copyright 2026 Back to "Immigration system statistics, year ending March 2026" contents page. This release goes up to the year ending (YE) March 2026. The "year ending" period includes the 12 months up to and including the YE month. For example,…...
Reforms to secure British borders to be agreed by Foreign Ministers in Moldova this week
2+ week, 6+ day ago (509+ words) The Foreign Secretary visits Chisinau to agree a more modern interpretation of the European Convention for Human Rights (ECHR). A more modern interpretation of the European Convention for Human Rights (ECHR) - which will help courts in the UK ensure that…...
Protecting lives, building hope: a plan to halve knife crime (accessible)
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1727+ words) Updated 24 April 2026 Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for the Home Department by Command of His Majesty, April 2026 When I became Prime Minister, I pledged to halve knife crime within a decade. I know that commitment is hugely…...
Call for evidence: An inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (209+ words) In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has'commenced'an inspection of'the'Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation." This inspection will examine how the Home Office plans, prepares,…...
Inspection announcement: An inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (122+ words) In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation. This inspection will examine how…...
Gareth Davies Appointed as New Home Office Permanent Secretary
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Gareth Davies CB as the new Permanent Secretary at the Home Office. Gareth is currently Permanent Secretary at the Department for Business and Trade. He…...
Home Office immigration and nationality fees, 8 April 2026
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) Updated 18 March 2026 Application fee of "135 where the applicant is a Chinese national applying in mainland China under the Chinese visa scheme." Skilled Worker visa fees are reduced for those qualifying for Health and Care Visa and the fees after reductions…...
Call for evidence: An inspection of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (267+ words) The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys to submit evidence for the inspection. In line with their 2026-27 inspection plan, the Independent Chief Inspector…...
How many people come to the UK via illegal entry routes?
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (1313+ words) Published 26 February 2026 Back to "Immigration system statistics, year ending December 2025" contents page This release goes up to the year ending (YE) December 2025. The "year ending" period includes the 12 months up to and including the YE month. For example, YE December…...