Live UKBA News Update
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Two removed from UK after Cheltenham immigration raidTwo men have been removed from the country following a raid by our officers on a Cheltenham restaurant.
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Mandatory online payment for UK visas in South Korea from 11 June 2012From 19:30 on 11 June 2012, all UK visa applicants in South Korea will be required to pay their visa application fee online in US dollars as part of the online application process.
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New South Korean news feed availableThe UK Border Agency Korea news feed has been replaced by a UK Border Agency South Korea news feed.
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British High Commission in Jamaica closed for public holidaysThe British High Commission in Jamaica will be closed for public holidays on Wednesday 23 May, Friday 1 June, Monday 3 June and Tuesday 4 June.
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The priority service in Islamabad will resume from 21 May 2012From 21 May, you will be able to use the priority service at the UK Border Agency in Islamabad.
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New extended priority visa service available in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from 20 May 2012From 20 May 2012, the UK Border Agency in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is enhancing its priority visa service.
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Validity of Albanian non-biometric passports for UK visa applicationsDue to rule changes recently introduced by the Albanian government, non-biometric Albanian passports are no longer accepted for travel outside Albania.
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Twelve illegal workers caught in GranthamTwelve illegal immigrants who have either overstayed visas or entered the UK illegally, have been caught in an agency operation.
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‘Apply online’ service in the UK – 19 and 20 May 2012As a result of planned maintenance to some UK Border Agency IT systems, applicants in the UK may be unable to book an appointment using our 'Apply online' service between 09:00 on 19 May and 01:30 on 20 May 2012.
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Visa application centre in Baku closed 28 May 2012The visa application centre at the British Embassy in Baku will be closed on Monday 28 May 2012.
Homeoffice News Update
The latest news from the Home Office
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Taxi drivers eligible for enhanced criminal records checkTaxi licensing authorities can now apply for checks before issuing licences
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Sham marriage fixers jailedTwo jailed for organising sham marriages
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Border Force officer collects MBE from Buckingham PalaceJason Moore-Read commended for helping disabled people
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PC William Barker receives posthumous bravery awardHis bravery and sacrifice recognised with a commendation by the Queen
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Ambitious plans to turn the tide on irresponsible drinkingRadical plans to turn the tide against irresponsible drinking and empower communities to reclaim their high streets were unveiled today by Home Secretary Theresa May.
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Dutch Immigration Minister visits Home OfficeDutch Immigration Minister Gerd Leers meets the Home Secretary
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New logo launched to help tackle homophobia and transphobia in sportA new logo to kick homophobia and transphobia out of sport was unveiled by the Home Office today to mark one year since the launch of the Sports Charter.
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Landmark move towards same-sex marriage a step closerConsultation on how to open civil marriage to everyone launched
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Extended hours to celebrate the diamond jubileePubs, bars and other licensed venues can stay open until 1am
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Review into police pay and conditionsHome Secretary receives final part of Tom Winsor?s review
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The focused Border Force will make UK safeE-Borders to check all non-European Economic Area flights to UK
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'Challenge it, report it, stop it' ? fight against hate crime launchedPlan to crackdown on the hatred that ruins people's lives unveiled
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Government commissions ketamine reviewIt follows concerns over the harm the Class C drug causes
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New offences of stalking announcedNew criminal offences of stalking will be introduced in England and Wales
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Speak out on International Women's DayEqualities Minister Lynne Featherstone urges women to speak out
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Business council will boost women's role in economyRuby McGregor-Smith is Chair of the Women's Business Council
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Policing minister visits Newcastle and ManchesterNick Herbert promotes Police and Crime Commissioners
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Special police unit to follow Olympic TorchOlympic Torch protection team gets ready for the London Games
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'Safe ketamine' referred to drug expertsThe move could lead to a temporary ban
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Police pilot right to find out about domestic violenceWomen will have more rights to find out about a partner's domestic violence history
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Multi-million pound drug smuggler gets 30 yearsCourt case after UK Border Agency investigation
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New Border Force begins workThe Border Force and the UK Border Agency now operate separately.
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Teenagers asked 'Would you see rape?' as ad campaign goes livePowerful TV campaign challenging teenagers to re-think their views of what constitutes rape.
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Football League pledges support to Sports CharterFootball League becomes latest backer of the Sports Charter
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Attracting the brightest and best migrant workersTougher rules for migrant workers on temporary work visas
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Body Confidence on United Nations agendaWorld-first United Nations event into the portrayal of women in the media
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Illegal workers and benefit abusers targetedNew powers will make it harder for foreign nationals to work illegally
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Police commissioner events continue in LeedsPolicing Minister Nick Herbert talks about PCCs
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UN summit to discuss body image in mediaActress Geena Davis teams up with Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone to challenge image of women in media
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Pakistan minister visits Home OfficeHome Secretary welcomes Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar
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Football Association reveals equality planThe Football Association has launched a plan to promote equality in football
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Police commissioner roadshows head EastPolicing Minister Nick Herbert talks about the role of PCCs in cutting crime
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Olympic security plans put to the testTwo day major exercise underway to test response to an Olympic terrorist incident
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More support for male victims of domestic violenceFunding to support male victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse
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Policing minister visits HertfordshireNick Herbert visits the county ahead of police elections
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New chair of IPCC announcedDame Anne Owers named as head of Independent Police Complaints Commission.
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New student rules to attract brightest and bestNew student visa rules coming into force 6 April
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UK Border Agency removes gang membersMajor gang members deported back to their home countries.
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Hampshire questions minister on police and crime commissionersPolicing Minister Nick Herbert in Portsmouth.
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Making immigration work for BritainDamian Green outlines his vision for a sustainable immigration system
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New support for young victims of sexual violence and gangsNew support for young victims of sexual violence and gangs
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Premier League signs the Sports CharterPremier league shows homophobia and transphobia the red card
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Targeting illegal firearms to help end gang violenceHome Secretary launches consultation on illegal firearms
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Helping stalking victims to stay safe onlineNew guidelines to stay safe online
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Police reform is workingPolice equipped to face the future.
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Vicar jailed over sham marriagesVicar sentenced for conducting sham marriages and stealing.
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Police forces praised for rising to spending challengePolice forces are improving services and savings millions of pounds.
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Female entrepreneur backed by Equalities MinisterEqualities Minister boosts women's enterprise in rural areas
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Crime maps extendedMore information at the public's fingertips
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Government acts against metal thievesHome Secretary announces cash payments for scrap metal will be banned
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