Live UKBA News Update
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Making immigration work for BritainThe creation of a sustainable selective immigration system that encourages the brightest and best to come to the UK was reaffirmed today by Immigration Minister Damian Green.
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Air stewardess jailed for cocaine smugglingAn air stewardess who was caught trying to smuggle cocaine into the UK has been jailed for five and a half years.
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Mandatory online payment for UK visas in Mongolia from 27 February 2012From 27 February 2012, all UK visa applicants in Mongolia will be required to pay for their visa application fee online as part of the online visa application process.
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Five arrested in south London raids targeting council home fraudA multi-agency operation led by the UK Border Agency saw 5 people arrested as part of a crackdown on council home fraud.
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Visa application centre in Baku closed on 2 and 3 February 2012The visa application centre at the British Embassy in Baku is closed from 14:00 on 2 February and all day on 3 February 2012.
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Twenty five Bangladeshi illegal workers arrested in UKIn the last 7 weeks, 25 illegal workers from Bangladesh have been arrested in several enforcement operations on businesses across the UK.
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Ten jailed for Nottingham sham marriage scamTen people have been jailed for a total of 16 years for trying to organise an international sham marriage conspiracy which centred on 3 churches in Nottingham.
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Men jailed for cannabis smuggling attemptTwo Polish men have been sentenced to a total of 4 years and 8 months in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle approximately 30 kilos of herbal cannabis and half a kilo of cannabis resin into the UK.
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Crew member jailed over passport smuggling attemptAn airline crew member who attempted to smuggle dozens of counterfeit passports and fake passport materials into the UK has been jailed for more than 2 and a half years.
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Libya: updated advice for Libyan visa holdersThe special arrangements which were put in place on 20 July 2011 for Libyan migrants who wished to extend their leave under the Immigration Rules, are withdrawn with effect from 1 February 2012.
Homeoffice News Update
The latest news from the Home Office
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Weapons smugglers jailedTwo weapons smugglers have been jailed for five years
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New police professional bodyNew professional body will be set up next year
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Pilot to improve safety of workersNational pilot scheme to help protect sex workers
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Crime fighting heroes presented with national awardsSouthampton night time econmomy project scoops national Tilley Award
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Strategy to drive out transgender prejudiceThe first transgender equality plan was launched by the government today.
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New powers to deal with suspected terroristsSuspected terrorists to face tough controls under a new law
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Support to local areas to tackle gang and youth violence22 areas receive funding to tackle gang and youth violence in England
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Home Secretary celebrates women in businessTheresa May delivers speech to everywoman Awards
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Extending domestic violence protectionViews sought on the cross-government definition of domestic violence
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Minister welcomes partnership approach by policeMr Herbert meets Warwickshire's new chief constable Andy Parker
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Championing the rights of Afghan womenLynne Featherstone at international conference in Bonn
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Don't be fooled by unofficial websitesGeneral Register Office warns against using unofficial websites to order birth, death and marriage certificates
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Women key to economic successEqualities Minister places women at the heart of growth
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Avoid a counterfeit ChristmasUK Border Agency warns Christmas shoppers 'if something looks to good to be true it probably is'
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Missing children and adults strategyCross government missing children and adults strategy launched
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New strategy to tackle cyber crime publishedNew measures to protect the public and businesses from cyber attacks
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Serial fraudster jailed following UKBA investigationFraudster used fake identity to claim British citizenship
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Securing UK border during strikeRobust arrangements place to secure the border
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Metal theft taskforce£5 million to set up a national metal theft taskforce
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Tackling violence against women and girlsUpdate on tackling violence against women and girls
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Home Secretary arrives in Pakistan'Our close cooperation has never been more important'
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Anti-homophobia and transphobia logo competition launchedCompetition to kick homophobia and transphobia out of sport
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Christmas cocktail of drugs seized at HarwichDrugs worth £4.1 million have been found by the UK Border Agency
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Celebrating diversity in fashionEqualities Minister at 'Curves in Couture' fashion show
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New drug control power takes effectNew power on drug controls
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Sham brides and grooms jailedSham marriage fraudsters have been jailed
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A new era in policingPolicing leaders of tomorrow urged to step forward
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Funding for 10,000 business mentorsGovernment announces additional business mentors
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Takeover Day at the Home OfficeTeenagers visit Home Office for Takeover Day
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Terror organisation proscribedHome Secretary proscribes Muslims Against Crusades.
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Statement from the UK Border AgencyStatement from Rob Whiteman, chief executive of the UK Border Agency.
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Have your say on stalking lawsConsultation on new stalking offences
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20th Police Review Gala Awards Winners announcedThe National Awards for recognising Excellence in UK Policing were held in London on Thursday 3 November.
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Student visa clampdownHundreds of colleges prevented from accepting international students
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Speeding up removalsDamian Green reiterates progress on speeding up immigration removals.
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'Thorough investigation into UK Border Force'Home Secretary confirms investigations into UK Border Force.
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Border screening results in ten thousand arrestsArrests made under advance passenger screening programme, e-Borders.
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Inspirational winners of Empowering Women AwardsAward winners meet Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone.
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Women crucial to economic growthSupport for women's enterprise
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Ending gang and youth violenceCross-government strategy to end gang and youth violence.
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Police performance under the spotlightPolice performance under the spotlight as communities given the power to compare forces.
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First football club signs sports charterFirst football club joins sports charter campaign.
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Sons and daughters will have equal right to the throneCommonwealth leaders have agreed to change succession laws.
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Olympic and Paralympic Games background checks beginBackground checks for athletes, officials, workers and media started today.
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Vote for your favourite crime fighting projectPolicing Minister launches public vote for crime fighting projects.
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Consultation on 'Clare's Law' launchedViews sought on domestic violence disclosure scheme.
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Cabin crew pioneer new anti-trafficking initiativeNew initiative to help cabin crew spot signs of human trafficking
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Europe wide approach to ending violence against womenLynne Featherstone encourages more work across Europe to tackle violence against women
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Beat the New Year rush for passportsRenew your passport now and beat the New Year rush.
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Home Secretary celebrates Asian achievementHome Secretary attends the Asian Awards
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