UKBA Generalpublic news

UK work restrictions continue for Bulgarians and Romanians

18 Dec 2008 15:14:10 GMT

Bulgarians and Romanians will not get free access to the British labour market, the Government announced today.

Migration advisory committee publishes advice on work restrictions for Bulgarian and Romanian workers in the UK

18 Dec 2008 13:05:10 GMT

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) today publishes its recommendations to the Government on the continuation of work restrictions for Bulgarians and Romanians (A2 nationals) in the UK.

First identity cards issued to foreign nationals in Sheffield

18 Dec 2008 10:38:10 GMT

For the first time, foreign nationals in Sheffield can enrol for identity cards containing their facial image and fingerprints, the Home Secretary announced during a visit to the city today.

Cocaine seized at Gatwick airport - former England cricketer charged

10 Dec 2008 17:28:10 GMT

Two men are due to appeared in court today after officers from the UK Border Agency� seized approximately 4 kilos of cocaine worth about £200,000 at Gatwick airport.

Game over for fake Nintendos

5 Dec 2008 10:58:10 GMT

The�UK Border Agency�has been thanked for taking swift action after discovering fake games consoles which could have put lives at risk over Christmas.

Borders, Immigration and Citizenship Bill

3 Dec 2008 12:45:10 GMT

"A bill will be brought forward to strengthen border controls, by bringing together customs and immigration powers, and to ensure that newcomers to the United Kingdom earn the right to stay"

Government announces increased duty free allowances

1 Dec 2008 18:33:10 GMT

Tiers 2 and 5 launch - what's new for sponsors

27 Nov 2008 09:00:54 GMT

Find out what's new for sponsors from 27 November 2008 including updates to the codes of practice, the guidance, and launch of the sponsorship management system.

Tiers 2 and 5 and business visitors launch - what's new for migrants and visitors

27 Nov 2008 09:00:54 GMT

Find out what's new for�migrants and visitors from 27 November 2008.

Maintenance for dependants of tier 2 migrants

26 Nov 2008 11:00:54 GMT

New rules allow�sponsors to confirm�maintenance for migrants' dependants under tier 2 of the points-based system.