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An attempt to smuggle more than a million cigarettes into the UK hidden in foot stools was prevented by Border Force at Manchester Airport.

An attempt to smuggle almost 22 tonnes of tobacco into the UK has been prevented by Border Force officers at Hull docks.

A man from Newport who was involved in 2 separate attempts to smuggle people into the UK has been jailed for 5 years.

Home Office to extend scheme which streamlines process for international Masters students wanting to study in the UK.

Home Office's National Transfer Scheme to be rolled out to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

A people smuggler who hid 5 Vietnamese teenagers inside a tent erected in the rear of his car has been jailed for 4 years and 3 months.

Foreign nationals given until end of January to come forward to access special policy.

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, David Bolt, makes 7 recommendations in his report on the Home Office’s asylum intake and casework process.

A human trafficker has had her jail term extended after she was caught by Border Force trying to sneak back into the country using her sister’s passport.

A man from Slough who attempted to smuggle 16 illegal migrants – including 5 children - into the UK has been jailed for a total of 5 and a half years.

Border Force officers at Dover’s Eastern Docks have prevented an attempt to smuggle approximately 20 kilos of cocaine into the UK.

Double the number of visas will be made available to leading figures and individuals who show promise in technology, science, art and creative industries, the government announced today.

New document sets out how EU citizens will be supported through an application process which is streamlined and easy to use.

Unqualified immigration adviser pleads guilty to providing unregulated immigration advice

Ahead of EU Council, Theresa May wrote directly to EU citizens in the UK.

The Chief Inspector is seeking contributions from members of the public and stakeholders for his latest inspection

The Home Office today announced changes to the dedicated immigration policy for survivors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy so it provides a route to settlement in the UK.

The Chief Inspector requests evidence for his inspection on how the Home Office ensures it acts in the ‘best interests’ of unaccompanied asylum seeking children

The inspection will evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the resettlement scheme

Gang who tried to smuggle Albanian nationals into the UK through the Channel Tunnel have today (18 September) been jailed for a combined total of more than 21 years.

The MAC will attend regional events around the UK to meet and take evidence from stakeholders on EEA and international migrant workers.

A couple from Gillingham have today (Monday 11 September) been jailed for more than 7 years after attempting to smuggle 12 Vietnamese nationals hidden in tyres into the UK.

Home Office announces deadline to access leave to remain has moved until end of November 2017.

Trainee lawyer sentenced to 18 months imprisonment suspended for two years after being convicted of providing illegal immigration advice and services

The Home Office has today published the second report on the data collected on travellers departing and arriving in the UK as part of the exit checks programme.

Home Secretary to ask Migration Advisory Committee to complete detailed study of impact of international students in the UK.

Border Force trebled the number of ePassport gates allowing more opportunity to use this automated, fast and secure route through the border.

Details of completed inspections awaiting publication and active inspections.