More Money for Human Trafficking Victims with Kids
The Government subsistence payments made to potential and confirmed victims of human trafficking increased from the 1st of July 2020.
Home Secretary to Accept Windrush Recommendations In Full
It has been announced that the Home Secretary will be accepting the Windrush Lessons Learned Review “in full”. The Windrush report was written by senior police inspector Wendy Williams, and published in March 2020. It contains thirty recommendations for root and branch reforms at the Home Office.
Migrant Children Detained in Inhumane Conditions
A report from the Independent Monitoring Board for Heathrow and City airports describes the conditions at four immigration detention facilities as “inhumane”, with unaccompanied migrant children being detained at airports for more than 24 hours without natural light or fresh air.
UK Immigration System Reopening
As the UK comes out of lockdown, the immigration system is beginning to reopen. UKVCAS has said that previously submitted biometric information can be reused as it attempts to tackle the backlog of demand for appointments at its visa application centres.
Reopening of Visa Application Centres
UKVCAS has progressed its gradual reopening of visa application centres. The online booking system is now open to some applicants, and previously submitted biometrics can be reused as part of the immigration application. 12 more Service Points will be reopened in August.
New UK Immigration System Unveiled
The Home Secretary Priti Patel has unveiled details of the new UK immigration system. The changes are set to be implemented on 1 January 2021 at the point when free movement with the European Union ends.
Further Detail On New British Immigration System
Priti Patel The Home Secretary, has released further details on the UK’s planned new points-based British immigration system. It will come into effect from the 1st January 2021.
Lincolnshire Immigration Detention Centre To Close
Morton Hall in Swinderby, Lincolnshire – one of the most controversial immigration detention centre – will close and revert to being a prison next year.
Home Secretary Urged to Protect Homeless Migrants
Campaigners have called on the British Government to make sure that state support restrictions do not undermine the efforts to end rough sleeping of homeless migrants Britain during the coronavirus lockdown.
Home Office Scraps Visa Processing Algorithm
The Home Office has scrapped a controversial visa processing algorithm after a legal challenge from campaigners.