tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP2023-12-06T00:00:00+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bill-to-make-clear-rwanda-is-a-safe-country-and-stop-the-boats2023-12-06T00:00:00+00:00Bill to make clear Rwanda is a safe country and stop the boatsSafety of Rwanda Bill to be introduced to Parliament tomorrow, making clear that Rwanda is a safe country where illegal migrants can be lawfully relocated.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/skilled-refugees-contributing-1m-to-uk-economy-each-year2023-11-17T11:49:31+00:00Skilled refugees contributing £1m to UK economy each yearThe UK government is encouraging businesses to use the Displaced Talent Mobility pilot to help at-risk people from around the world to help fill skills gaps.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/food-delivery-companies-urged-to-end-unchecked-account-sharing2023-11-14T15:24:28+00:00Food delivery companies urged to end unchecked account sharingUber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat urged to end unchecked account sharing to protect the public.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/exit-from-asylum-hotels-shows-progress-on-illegal-migration2023-10-24T17:35:51+01:00Exit from asylum hotels shows progress on illegal migrationThe Immigration Minister, Robert Jenrick, made a statement to the House of Commons on illegal migration.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-office-to-exit-first-50-asylum-hotels-by-the-end-of-january2023-10-24T17:24:32+01:00Home Office to exit first 50 asylum hotels by the end of JanuaryMore than 50 hotels accommodating asylum seekers will be exited in the coming months as small boat crossings fall.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-consults-on-safe-and-legal-routes-for-refugees2023-10-20T12:26:41+01:00Government consults on safe and legal routes for refugeesThe government is continuing to deliver on the Illegal Migration Act, giving local authorities an opportunity to influence the cap on safe and legal routes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-enhances-support-for-refugees-to-find-jobs2023-09-19T14:07:56+01:00Government enhances support for refugees to find jobsA new government programme will help overcome existing barriers for refugees to find work and become self-sufficient in the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/15000-afghans-housed-or-matched-to-a-property2023-09-19T14:07:55+01:0015,000 Afghans housed or matched to a propertyThe government has successfully ended the use of bridging hotels for people evacuated from Afghanistan.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/french-couple-jailed-for-smuggling-children-inside-furniture2023-09-15T17:32:53+01:00French couple jailed for smuggling children inside furniture
A French couple have been jailed for almost 10 years after they trapped Vietnamese migrants, including children, inside sofas to smuggle them into the UK.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-illegal-migration-act-measures-and-age-dispute-assessment-tests2023-09-12T12:05:33+01:00New Illegal Migration Act measures and age dispute assessment testsNext steps set out for delivery of new laws to stop the boats.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/migrants-involved-in-violence-against-french-officers-jailed2023-09-08T17:14:00+01:00Migrants involved in violence against French officers jailedTwo small boat migrants at the centre of a mob that used violent disorder to make their way to the UK illegally on a small boat have been jailed. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/man-who-posed-for-selfies-as-he-piloted-small-boat-jailed2023-09-06T15:14:49+01:00Man who posed for selfies as he piloted small boat jailedAn Egyptian man who posed for selfies while piloting a small boat with 50 migrants on board has been jailed for 3 years and 2 months.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-jenricks-statement-on-illegal-migration2023-09-05T16:57:55+01:00Minister Jenrick's statement on illegal migrationMinister for Immigration, Robert Jenrick, made a statement to the House of Commons on illegal migration. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/local-communities-welcome-hundreds-of-refugee-families2023-08-16T16:59:06+01:00Local communities welcome hundreds of refugee familiesOver 1,000 vulnerable refugees, fleeing conflict and instability, have so far been supported by local communities through the community sponsorship scheme.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crime-leader-who-recruited-illegal-workers-to-clean-at-sainsburys-jailed2023-08-10T11:03:54+01:00Crime leader who recruited illegal workers to clean at Sainsbury’s jailedMembers of a gang who worked for cleaning contractors used by a string of Sainsbury's supermarkets have been sentenced.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-turkiye-strengthen-partnership-to-help-tackle-illegal-migration2023-08-09T11:16:33+01:00UK and Türkiye strengthen partnership to help tackle illegal migrationThe UK and Türkiye have agreed a new partnership to enhance cooperation on tackling the illegal movement of migrants, and keep both countries safer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tripling-of-fines-for-those-supporting-illegal-migrants2023-08-07T12:31:00+01:00Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrantsFines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or rent their properties.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/smoother-travel-for-families-through-the-uk-border-this-summer2023-07-22T00:01:00+01:00Smoother travel for families through the UK border this summerFrom Monday 24 July, children aged 10 or over will be able to enter the UK using eGates across 15 air and rail ports, helping families travel more easily.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-from-minister-jenrick-about-amendments-to-the-illegal-migration-bill2023-07-20T15:52:42+01:00Letter from Minister Jenrick about amendments to the Illegal Migration BillCorrespondence, dated 24 April 2023, which sets out government amendments tabled for report stage in the House of Commons.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-arrangement-expands-work-opportunities-for-canadian-and-british-youth2023-07-14T16:26:34+01:00New arrangement expands work opportunities for Canadian and British youthThe governments of Canada and the United Kingdom are committed to providing Canadian and British youth with work opportunities that will empower them to achieve their full potential.