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Asylum seekers will pay towards costs of accommodation

Asylum seekers will pay towards costs of accommodation

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Asylum seekers who can afford to will be required to repay a flat-rate contribution towards the cost of their accommodation and support. ...

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New independent appeals body to speed up removals

New independent appeals body to speed up removals

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

New independent appeals body to speed up removals of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers. ...

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Mahmood: My?reforms will save the asylum system for a generation

Mahmood: My?reforms will save the asylum system for a generation

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

New safe and legal refugee routes, alongside reforms to human rights and modern slavery laws, to prevent abuse of the asylum system. ...

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Illegal immigrants and foreign criminals to be removed

Illegal immigrants and foreign criminals to be removed

Monday, 29 June 2026

More than 45,000 foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be removed over the coming decade thanks to a significant expansion of detention cap...

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Current inspections

Current inspections

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication....

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Inspection report published: An inspection of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK (September 2025 – February 2026)

Inspection report published: An inspection of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK (September 2025 – February 2026)

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on refusals at the border following its publication....

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Inspection report published: An inspection of asylum casework (June – December 2025)

Inspection report published: An inspection of asylum casework (June – December 2025)

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the asylum casework inspection report following its publication....

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Inspection report published: An inspection of overstayers (March – October 2025)

Inspection report published: An inspection of overstayers (March – October 2025)

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on overstayers following its publication....

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Inspection report published: An inspection of administrative reviews (April – August 2025)

Inspection report published: An inspection of administrative reviews (April – August 2025)

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on administrative reviews following its publication....

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Inspection report published: An inspection of Home Office management of contact with migrants who are without leave to enter or remain (September 2024 – February 2025)

Inspection report published: An inspection of Home Office management of contact with migrants who are without leave to enter or remain (September 2024 – February 2025)

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on contact management following its publication....

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Domestic abuse specialists embedded  in 12 more 999 control rooms

Domestic abuse specialists embedded in 12 more 999 control rooms

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Domestic abuse specialists will be deployed to 12 new 999 control rooms, under the second phase of ‘Raneem’s Law.’...

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Court and tribunal fees: updates from July 2026

Court and tribunal fees: updates from July 2026

Friday, 19 June 2026

The Ministry of Justice plans to make a series of changes to court and tribunal fees payable in HM Courts and Tribunals Service. ...

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Border Force secures its largest ever cannabis seizure

Border Force secures its largest ever cannabis seizure

Friday, 19 June 2026

12 tonne haul found at Southampton Port smashes records. ...

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“Migration is a global challenge requiring global co operation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home

“Migration is a global challenge requiring global co operation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home

Friday, 19 June 2026

The UK is expanding funding for programmes which helps countries across North Africa deal with the impacts of migration from regional conflict....

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It is vital that UNSMIL remains at the centre of efforts to support political reconciliation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

It is vital that UNSMIL remains at the centre of efforts to support political reconciliation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

Specialist police units now deployed under new UK France deal

Specialist police units now deployed under new UK France deal

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Two new French police units are now on the ground in Northern France, marking a significant step in joint UK-France efforts to stop dangerous illegal ...

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Controlling spending is not abuse say a fifth of young men

Controlling spending is not abuse say a fifth of young men

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

One in 5 young men do not consider controlling someone's spending as abuse, as the government and banks unite as part of the Enough campaign....

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Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling

Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling....

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UK deepens joint migration efforts and marks Pakistan’s role in brokering US Iran peace deal on two day Ministerial visit

UK deepens joint migration efforts and marks Pakistan’s role in brokering US Iran peace deal on two day Ministerial visit

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

UK thanks Pakistan for their leadership in brokering the US-Iran peace deal and bolsters joint efforts to tackle illegal immigration into the UK....

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New police data sharing to target organised crime

New police data sharing to target organised crime

Monday, 15 June 2026

UK police to access European vehicle data in seconds, accelerating organised crime investigations....

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Change of Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: Belinda Lewis

Change of Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: Belinda Lewis

Friday, 12 June 2026

Ms Belinda Lewis has been selected to become the next Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha....

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Ofqual fines Cambridge English £875,000 after incorrect results for global English language tests

Ofqual fines Cambridge English £875,000 after incorrect results for global English language tests

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Marking errors affected more than 60,000 candidates taking international English language tests....

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PoliceAI to speed up investigations and fight crime

PoliceAI to speed up investigations and fight crime

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Officers across England and Wales will spend less time behind desks and more time protecting their communities....

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Policing minister on the launch of PoliceAI

Policing minister on the launch of PoliceAI

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Highlights from the speech on PoliceAI by Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones....

Fair Work Agency attends Tashkent International Migration Forum

Fair Work Agency attends Tashkent International Migration Forum

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Colleagues from the Fair Work Agency recently travelled to Uzbekistan to attend the Tashkent International Migration Forum....

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New laws to shutdown dodgy high street shops in crime crackdown

New laws to shutdown dodgy high street shops in crime crackdown

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Dodgy vape shops, barbers and nail salons linked to organised crime will be shut down as criminal bosses are put behind bars in a nationwide crackdown...

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New powers to crack down on hostile foreign state organisations

New powers to crack down on hostile foreign state organisations

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

New powers introduced to crack down on organisations carrying out hostile activity on behalf of foreign states, including proxy groups who do their bi...

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Call for Evidence: An inspection of the Home Office’s pre appeal review process

Call for Evidence: An inspection of the Home Office’s pre appeal review process

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office pre-appeal review process t...

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AI tech ambition to deliver smarter justice for victims

AI tech ambition to deliver smarter justice for victims

Monday, 08 June 2026

Thousands of victims could see justice delivered more quickly as the Government pilots the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Crown Court....

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New plans to stop children taking, sharing or viewing nude images

New plans to stop children taking, sharing or viewing nude images

Monday, 08 June 2026

Britain will become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices....

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