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01 Jul 2020 Home affairs

Priti Patel says Labour ‘denying the will of the people’ as bill ending EU freedom of movement clears Commons hurdle

MPs have backed a major piece of immigration legislation which seeks to end EU freedom of movement in the UK.

30 Jun 2020 Brexit

The Government's destructive immigration plans risk creating a new Windrush scandal

The Tories plans will inflict the existing broken system on millions of people from the EU and the thousands of small businesses who employ them.

23 Jun 2020 Home affairs

Government will spell out plan to implement full Windrush review before summer, Priti Patel says

The government will share its plan to implement all recommendations set out in a review into the Windrush scandal in full before Parliament breaks for summer, Priti Patel has confirmed.

17 Jun 2020 Health

Boris Johnson vows refunds for all NHS migrant workers who have had to pay health surcharge since it was scrapped

Boris Johnson has promised that all migrant workers in the NHS and social care who have paid a surcharge even after it was scrapped by the Government will have their money handed back.

Automated borders: Supporting security and commerce

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05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Automated borders: Supporting security and commerce

Given the UK’s new place in the world, and the increased traffic expected at our borders post EU Exit, innovations are crucial to ensure that we, as a nation, are ahead of the game. By taking full advantage of technology already at our fingertips, we can ensure this is the case.

27 May 2020 Coronavirus

Boris Johnson hints at u-turn on Universal Credit ban for thousands of migrants after ‘jaw-dropping’ committee grilling

Boris Johnson has hinted that the Government will review rules that prevent thousands of migrants living in the UK from accessing a raft of state benefits despite paying taxes here.

21 May 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: No10 says NHS migrant charge pays to ‘save lives’ after ex-Tory chair brands it ‘immoral’

Number 10 has doubled down in its defence of the NHS migrant surcharge amid mounting Conservative opposition to the “immoral” fee during the coronavirus pandemic.

18 May 2020 Home affairs

As we reshape our immigration system, we need a fair, affordable and equal route to British citizenship

This new opportunity to shape an immigration system fit for the 21st century brings with it new opportunities to shape citizenship policy too

Why collaboration holds the key to coordinated border management

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05 May 2020 Coronavirus

Why collaboration holds the key to coordinated border management

The way in which we manage our borders has come under the spotlight in the last few years. This is largely a consequence of Brexit, though the challenge we face from Covid-19 and its implications on international trade and travel have sharpened the focus even more.

29 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Visa extensions for NHS staff during coronavirus expanded to cover midwives and social workers too

Free visa extensions for NHS staff on the coronavirus frontline are being extended to cover more healthcare workers, Priti Patel has confirmed.

28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

EXCL Anger as Priti Patel stands by ‘mean and counterproductive’ migrant Universal Credit ban amid coronavirus crisis

Priti Patel has batted away calls to suspend “mean and counterproductive” rules that bar some migrants from accessing Universal Credit during the coronavirus crisis.

27 Apr 2020 Brexit

If we don’t act now, thousands of children and young people will find themselves undocumented and stateless

We seem to be sleep walking into another Windrush. Ministers should do the right thing and grant these children and young people automatic settlement status.

23 Apr 2020 Home affairs

Why collaboration holds the key to co-ordinated border management

The way in which we manage our borders has come under the spotlight in the last few years. This is largely a consequence of Brexit, though the challenge we face from COVID-19 and its implications on international trade and travel have sharpened the focus even more.

14 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Scrap migrant welfare ban or make coronavirus spread worse, Priti Patel warned

The Home Office should immediately scrap a ban on some migrants accessing benefits and housing assistance or risk making the spread of coronavirus worse, Priti Patel has been told.

01 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

EXCL Boris Johnson urged to tear up rules stopping migrants claiming Universal Credit or risk coronavirus ‘tragedy’

Boris Johnson has been urged to rip up rules preventing thousands of migrants living in the UK from accessing benefits aimed at softening the blow of the coronavirus crisis.

31 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Visas for NHS staff extended by a year to help tackle coronavirus outbreak

Overseas NHS staff will be handed a 12-month visa extension as part of the efforts to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, the Home Office has announced.

26 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

EXCL Crops could be ‘left to rot’ during coronavirus outbreak due to shortage of overseas workers, MPs warn

Crops could be “left to rot” in fields as coronavirus travel restrictions lead to a shortage of seasonal workers, MPs have warned.

19 Mar 2020 Home affairs

EHRC respond to the Windrush review

David Isaac, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has responded to the Windrush Review.

16 Mar 2020 Home affairs

Boris Johnson must take 'balanced' approach to immigration as public concern plummets, top think tank urges

Boris Johnson should adopt a "balanced" approach to handling immigration as public interest in the issue wanes, a top think tank has suggested.

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02 Mar 2020 Home affairs

New immigration plans could have negative impact on casinos, tourism and night-time economy, warns standards body BGC

New Standards body, the Betting and Gaming Council, has warned that the new immigration points based system could have a negative impact on casinos, tourism and the night-time economy including the ability for UK casinos to hire skilled croupiers.

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02 Mar 2020 Home affairs

New immigration plans could have negative impact on casinos, tourism and night-time economy, warns standards body BGC

New Standards body, the Betting and Gaming Council, has warned that the new immigration points based system could have a negative impact on casinos, tourism and the night-time economy including the ability for UK casinos to hire skilled croupiers.

19 Feb 2020 Home affairs

ANALYSIS: How removing ‘unskilled’ European migrants could fundamentally change this country

The Government has finally revealed the details of its post-EU points-based system for immigration, including the removal of any sort of route to the UK for “unskilled” workers.

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19 Feb 2020 Health

The Royal Osteoporosis Society responds to the Government’s plan to scrap visas for low-skilled workers

The Royal Osteoporosis Society calls on the government to reconsider its aim of ending visas for low-skilled workers as it will most certainly affect critical social care provision.

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19 Feb 2020 Economy

Points based immigration needs refinement - NFB

Home Secretary, Priti Patel has launched a new points-based immigration system which is set to take effect on 1 January 2021, marking the end of free movement.