The UK has a statutory obligation to provide destitute asylum seekers with temporary accommodation, transportation and cash/subsistence support whilst their application for asylum is being considered. This is in accordance with the Immigration Asylum Act 1999, the Asylum Support Regulations …
The Home Affairs Committee are incorrect in their assertions. All of our decisions throughout the pandemic have been guided by the science, with appropriate measures introduced at the right time to keep us all safe.
The Home Office has today published two sets of policing statistics: 1/ Police officer uplift, quarterly update to June 2020 2/ Police workforce England and Wales statistics (31 March 2020) This factsheet lays out the key differences between the two …
A Home Office spokesperson said: “This is a very disappointing decision by the Court. We will now apply for permission to appeal this judgment, and to stay its effects pending any onward appeal. “The Government’s top priority remains maintaining our …
The Domestic Abuse Bill completed its Report Stage and Third Reading yesterday ( Monday 6 July), and was voted through by the House of Commons. The Bill will now be debated in the House of Lords, going through the same …
Throughout our response to the coronavirus pandemic, we have been clear that we take the well-being of all those in the asylum system extremely seriously. In these unprecedented times, we have adjusted asylum processes and procedures where necessary and appropriate …
The EU Settlement Scheme has been fully open since 30 March 2019. EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens, and their family members have until 30 June 2021 to apply.
The Prime Minister announced that all NHS workers, health and social care staff would now be exempted from the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). The purpose of the NHS surcharge is to benefit the NHS, help to care for the sick …
Detention is an important part of the immigration system – but it must be fair, dignified and protect the most vulnerable. When someone has no right to remain in the UK they should return to their home country, and we …
Home Secretary Priti Patel has written exclusively to readers of the Reading Chronicle after the Forbury Gardens terror attack.
