Live UKBA News Update
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Illegal immigrants caught in MablethorpeFour illegal immigrants have been caught following a UK Border Agency crackdown on businesses in Mablethorpe on the Lincolnshire coast.
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Online payments will only be accepted for the return postage of your documents from 6 February 2012From Monday 6 of February you will no longer be able to pay in cash for the return postage of your documents from the UK Border Agency.
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Changes to the payment process for UK visa applications in RussiaFrom 13 February 2012 all applications for visas made in Russia must be paid for online in US dollars before being submitted at the visa application centre in Russia.
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Man charged after cocaine found inside chocolatesA Spanish man has been charged after cocaine was found hidden inside different types of chocolate confectionary.
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London 2012 - UK Border Agency outlines UK travel adviceThere are just 6 months to go until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The UK Border Agency is urging those who wish to come to the UK as spectators, to plan ahead and begin making travel arrangements.
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Biometric service in Vietnam will now be available on 3 February 2012Planned IT maintenance at our visa application centre in Vietnam is no longer taking place on Friday 3 February 2012.
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Half-day working at the bank counter in Kathmandu visa application centreThe bank counter at the visa application centre will close at 12:00 on 30 January on the occasion of Martyr's Memorial Day.
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Vicar jailed over sham marriagesA Church of England vicar was jailed for 2 and a half years on 26 January 2012 at Bolton crown court after staging more than 20 sham marriages in Greater Manchester.
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Man jailed for heroin smuggling attemptA German man, living in North Shields, was sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle approximately 4 kg of heroin into the UK
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Biometric service in Zimbabwe will now be available on 3 February 2012Planned IT maintenance at our visa application centre in Zimbabwe is no longer taking place on Friday 3 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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