New figures show UK immigration still higher than government target
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9:04 30/05/2012
According to new figures, migration to the UK still remains at more than double the government's target; The intention was to reduce migration numbers to "tens of thousands" by 2015. In the year to...
UK immigration to bring in extra staff to deal with long queues
11:56 22/05/2012
UK Immigration Minister Damian Green announced that the UK Border Force will be recruiting an additional 70 staff at Heathrow Airport to deal with long queues. He said the staff would be brought in...
UK Immigration changes 6 April 2012 affects Tier 1, 2, 4 visas – Apply Now!
14:43 23/03/2012
Several changes for UK visas will come into effect 6 April 2012. The changes will affect those applying for tier visas as Tier 2 visa skilled workers, Tier 4 students and other Tier visa temporary...
UK immigration outlines new security standards for UK borders
9:08 17/03/2012
UK Immigration Minister Damien Green announced that there will be specific minimum standards for border checks. This follow concerns last year that UK immigration officers were acting without...
UK to charge for immigration and asylum appeals beginning next week
9:37 13/12/2011
UK Immigration has announced that the Ministry of Justice will be introducing fee charges for some asylum and immigration appeals beginning 19 December 2011. Immigrants or asylum seekers who want to...
UK Immigration border chief resigns over relaxed border allegations
16:41 10/11/2011
The UK government is facing strong criticism after it was revealed the UK Border Agency had been downgrading immigration and visa checks. Head of the Border Force, Brodie Clark, resigned over claims...
