tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-03-12T00:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rules-to-prioritise-recruiting-care-workers-in-england 2025-03-12T00:00:00+00:00 New rules to prioritise recruiting care workers in England Employers will be required to prioritise recruiting international care workers already in England before recruiting from overseas. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/solomon-islanders-will-need-an-eta-to-travel-to-uk-from-january 2025-01-14T05:26:10+00:00 Solomon Islanders will need an ETA to travel to UK from January ETAs are digitally linked to a traveller’s passport and ensure that more robust security checks are carried out before people begin their journey to the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-launch-world-first-sanctions-regime-to-snare-people-smugglers-travelling-upstream 2025-01-08T00:00:00+00:00 UK to launch world first sanctions regime to snare people smugglers travelling upstream The UK will develop a new sanctions regime to cripple people smuggling crime rings and starve them of illicit finance fuelling their operations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-strengthens-migration-advisory-committee 2024-12-17T17:30:30+00:00 Government strengthens Migration Advisory Committee The government has delivered on its manifesto promise to strengthen the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-restoring-order-to-broken-immigration-system 2024-11-28T15:21:48+00:00 Government restoring order to “broken� immigration system 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rogue-employers-will-be-banned-from-hiring-overseas-workers 2024-11-28T00:00:00+00:00 Rogue employers will be banned from hiring overseas workers Shameless businesses who commit serious offences will be banned from sponsoring overseas workers to crack down on visa abuse and prevent exploitation.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reino-unido-digitaliza-su-sistema-de-inmigracion-y-fronteras 2024-09-12T17:40:02+01:00 Reino Unido digitaliza su sistema de inmigración y fronteras Conoce la Autorización de Viaje Electrónica (ETA), que necesitarás para viajar al Reino Unido si tienes nacionalidad mexicana y actualmente no necesitas visa. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/settlement-fees-waived-for-bereaved-partners-facing-destitution 2024-09-10T12:16:01+01:00 Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution People dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement waived. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/migration-numbers-fall-further-as-measures-have-major-impact 2024-05-22T00:00:00+01:00 Migration numbers fall further as measures have major impact Government action cuts migration on key routes by 25% in the first 4 months of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-secretary-delivering-on-promises-to-tackle-immigration 2024-05-07T11:03:34+01:00 Home Secretary delivering on promises to tackle immigration Progress on immigration as numbers on key visa routes fall 24%, detentions start after passing of Rwanda law, and a major crackdown begins on illegal working. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-secretary-action-delivering-major-cut-in-migration 2024-04-30T11:13:36+01:00 Home Secretary action delivering major cut in migration Robust Home Secretary action has driven an almost 80% fall in student dependant applications in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-italy-to-build-on-cooperation-to-stop-migrant-crossings 2024-04-25T14:13:22+01:00 UK and Italy to build on cooperation to stop migrant crossings The Home Secretary met Italian counterparts and other key figures in Rome to discuss tackling the migrant crisis. Both countries agreed to step up efforts across Europe and Africa. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/net-migration-package-delivered-as-family-visa-tightened 2024-04-11T10:36:24+01:00 Net migration package delivered as family visa tightened Income required to bring family to the UK increased as final measure of package to reduce legal migration comes into force. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-laws-to-cut-migration-and-put-british-workers-first-in-force 2024-04-04T17:33:18+01:00 New laws to cut migration and put British workers first in force Changes that are now in force will slash migration and prevent the undercutting of British workers by employers looking to recruit cheap labour from overseas. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-laws-to-cut-migration-and-tackle-care-worker-visa-abuse 2024-03-11T11:51:32+00:00 New laws to cut migration and tackle care worker visa abuse Reforms to restrict care workers from bringing family members are now in force, while care providers are required to register if they are sponsoring migrants. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-extends-stay-for-ukrainians-in-the-uk 2024-02-19T00:00:00+00:00 Government extends stay for Ukrainians in the UK Government provides certainty and stability for Ukrainians, with visa holders now eligible to stay for an additional 18 months. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-international-arrangements-expand-opportunities-for-uk-youth 2024-01-31T12:23:49+00:00 New international arrangements expand opportunities for UK youth The UK’s Youth Mobility schemes with Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea have been expanded, while new schemes with Uruguay and Andorra come into effect tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-secretary-underlines-commitment-to-cut-net-migration 2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00 Home Secretary underlines commitment to cut net migration Rollout of new transformative legal migration measures begins, with new restrictions set to relieve the burden on British taxpayers and public services tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bill-to-make-clear-rwanda-is-a-safe-country-and-stop-the-boats 2023-12-06T00:00:00+00:00 Bill to make clear Rwanda is a safe country and stop the boats Safety of Rwanda Bill to be introduced to Parliament tomorrow, making clear that Rwanda is a safe country where illegal migrants can be lawfully relocated. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-secretary-unveils-plan-to-cut-net-migration 2023-12-04T00:00:00+00:00 Home Secretary unveils plan to cut net migration The government will introduce a plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in net migration and curb abuse of the immigration system.