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Dame Angela Eagle has thanked Border Force and Immigration Enforcement staff working to protect the public and the border over Christmas.
The government has been intensifying raids to tackle illegal working across England since the summer.
The government has delivered on its manifesto promise to strengthen the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC).
The government is on track to deliver highest number of returns for 5 years as nearly 13,500 removed from the UK since election.
Details of completed inspections awaiting publication, and active inspections.
This inspection examined the performance of the Immigration Enforcement Competent Authority since its establishment in 2021.
UK and Germany agree landmark plan to break the business model of people smuggling gangs, with Germany confirming intention for law change.
Sebastian Valencia Jefferson was sentenced on Friday 6 December 2024 at Manchester Crown Court.
Home Office statistics published today show that over 3 million people have now made the switch from using physical immigration documents to an eVisa.
New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% since the election.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a speech on migration at 10 Downing Street.
Net migration is 4 times higher than it was 5 years ago, driven by record levels of overseas recruitment as the government acts to bring numbers down.
Over 90 tonnes of illegal drugs have been seized by Border Force so far this year, a 92% increase on the year before, including 19 tonnes of cocaine.
Shameless businesses who commit serious offences will be banned from sponsoring overseas workers to crack down on visa abuse and prevent exploitation.
Home Secretary signs landmark joint statement with Iraq to tackle people smuggling and organised crime networks operating across the region and in Europe.
Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the UK from January 2025.
Those applying for a UK visa may see a change in suppliers in overseas Visa Application Centres (VACs).
Members appointed to the Independent Family Returns Panel.
The seminars will be held in Manchester on Friday 22 November 2024.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of General Maritime to submit evidence for the inspection. Deadline extended to close of play 22 November 2024.
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