Articles tagged with: borders

19 May Brexit

Keir Starmer Says New UK-EU Deal Is "What British People Voted For"

Keir Starmer has said the new UK deal with the European Union will deliver on what "the British people voted for" at the general election, after the two sides on Monday announced an agreement covering food, defence and students.

17 May Foreign affairs

We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress

It is often little fixes that make the biggest difference to people's lives. A new passport agreement with the EU, making the airport experience quicker and less stressful for hardworking holidaymakers, is a great example.

30 Apr Home affairs

Theresa May’s immigration skills charge was a good idea badly implemented – Labour can make it work

Theresa May's skills charge was a good idea, executed terribly. Done well, it could be an important and transformative part of Labour's immigration policy.

Britain’s Environmental Horticulture and Gardening businesses are faced with uncertainties on crucial imports

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24 Jun 2024 Home affairs

Britain’s Environmental Horticulture and Gardening businesses are faced with uncertainties on crucial imports

A new border trade system failure would be disastrous for UK Horticulture, biosecurity and biodiversity, say The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA).

13 Jun 2021 Coronavirus

The Delta variant is only here because Conservative ministers failed

Throughout this pandemic, Labour has said put the national interest first. Our priorities are the priorities of the British people: saving lives, protecting livelihoods and supporting our NHS.

03 Jun 2021 Coronavirus

Surge in Delta variant cases is a stark reminder that the government’s border measures are unfit for purpose

It's imperative that the UK avoids repeating the mistakes of the past year. The Government must put the data and global reality of this virus before short-term political gain.

20 Apr 2021 Transport

Border Guards Don’t Know How Many Fake Covid Test Certificates Are Used To Get Into UK

The number of people entering the UK with a fake negative Covid test is “inherently unknowable” and the current immigration system is “based on trust”, say border staff.

11 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

Tougher border controls are welcome, but hotel quarantine should apply to all travellers - not just those from ‘red list’ countries

I have little doubt that had the UK followed other countries in enforcing a strict border policy early at the start of the pandemic, the death toll would be far lower than it is now.

10 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

Former Attorney General Says It's "Dystopian" MPs Can't Vote On 10-Year Jail Term For Avoiding Quarantine

Dominic Grieve has hit out at “absurd” plans to use 40-year-old forgery laws to threaten people with 10 years in prison for lying on a form when they arrive in the UK.

10 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

A Tory Backlash Is Brewing Over 10-Year Jail Sentences For Quarantine Avoidance

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has insisted the public wants "very stiff penalties" for people not following quarantine rules after senior Conservatives publicly criticised the government's threat of 10 year jail sentences.

04 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

The Government Must Take Stronger Action On Borders To Protect Us From New Covid Variants

The government’s Covid border policy isn’t working. Rightly ministers said they wanted to prevent the new South Africa variant taking hold in the UK and threatening to undermine our vaccine programme.

04 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

Vaccine Minister Claims Border Policy Is "Robust" Despite Failing To Put In Place Hotel Quarantine Plans

The vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi has claimed the government's border policy is "robust" despite further delays to the start of the hotel quarantine policy.

24 Jan 2021 Coronavirus

The UK Is A “Long, Long Way” From Lifting Tough Coronavirus Restrictions, Matt Hancock Says

Those hoping for lockdown measures to be eased soon have had their hopes dashed this morning after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK was still a "long, long way" from being able to lift the toughest measures.

How can we transform siloed data into actionable intelligence at the UK border?

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21 Sep 2020 Home affairs

How can we transform siloed data into actionable intelligence at the UK border?

Integrating data sources provides enormous opportunity for the U.K. border transformation.

04 Sep 2020 Brexit

British Supply Chains Facing "Severe" Disruption From Brexit, Industry Groups Warn Ministers

Britain's supply chains are at risk of "severe" distruption from new post-Brexit rules unless ministers take urgent action, industry groups have warned.

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20 Aug 2020 Economy

The road to effective truck cargo screening technology

Leidos are looking forward to keeping pace with the evolution of cargo screening as we help safeguard travel and trade across ports and borders.

20 Aug 2020 Coronavirus

Croatia ‘to be added to UK’s coronavirus quarantine list’

People coming to the UK from Croatia are expected to be asked to self-isolate for fourteen days in the next round of changes to the country’s quarantine policy.

Trade and travel facilitation will be key to economic recovery

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19 Aug 2020 Coronavirus

Trade and travel facilitation will be key to economic recovery

Current circumstances offer an unprecedented opportunity for a holistic, pan-government approach that takes full advantage of innovative technologies to deliver on both the commerce and security aspect of the border management paradox.

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12 Aug 2020 Coronavirus

Beyond a line on a map: The future of UK border security

Listen: Immigration minister Kevin Foster on the post-Brexit points-based system — PoliticsHome policy podcast, supported by Leidos

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15 Jul 2020 Home affairs

Listen: Immigration minister Kevin Foster on the post-Brexit points-based system — PoliticsHome policy podcast, supported by Leidos

In a policy special of the PoliticsHome podcast supported by Leidos, we spoke to Home Office minister Kevin Foster about the UK’s big post-Brexit immigration shake-up.

Making travel safer, healthier, and more efficient

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15 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Making travel safer, healthier, and more efficient

As more travellers return to airports, how can technological solutions support a frictionless, secure and healthy travel experience?

13 Jul 2020 Brexit

Michael Gove lays out post-Brexit border plan with action firms must take to maintain trade with EU

Michael Gove has laid out the Government's post-Brexit plan for cross-border trade with the EU.

12 Jul 2020 Brexit

Michael Gove downplays Cabinet split over Brexit border plans and says Liz Truss one of his ‘bestest friends’

Michael Gove has dismissed claims of a dispute with fellow Cabinet minister Liz Truss over the Government’s post-Brexit border plans, referring to her as one of his “bestest friends”.

12 Jul 2020 Brexit

Michael Gove vows £705m border spending as government readies ‘bright future’ campaign to get UK ready for Brexit

Michael Gove has pledged to spend £705m on the UK’s borders and launch a new public information campaign to get the country ready for Brexit.