Home Office swamped by sarcastic Valentine’s Day messages on Twitter
Disgruntled Twitter users have been sending sarcastic Valentine’s Day messages to the Home Office after an old tweet resurfaced about “sham” marriages.
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Iranian couple given leave to remain in the UK
An Iranian couple whose family all live in the UK have won their battle against deportation.
Windrush scheme citizenship grants pass 3,000 mark
More than 3,000 people have been granted British citizenship under a scheme established in the wake of the Windrush scandal, new statistics show.
Domestic abusers to be banned from cross-examining their victims in court
Domestic abuse victims will no longer face cross-examination by their abusers in family courts.
Who has to apply for settled status and how will the scheme work?
The majority of the 3.5 million EU citizens living in the UK will have to apply to the Government’s settled status scheme if they wish to remain in the UK after June 2021.
Thousands urge Home Office to halt removal of elderly Iranian couple
Thousands of people have signed a petition against the removal of an Iranian couple whose family all live in the UK.
Serco loses asylum housing contract in Scotland after lock change row
A company caught up in a lock-changing row has lost its asylum accommodation contract for Scotland.
Fife veteran’s wife finally allowed to visit family in Scotland after visa decision overturned
The Filipino wife of a Fife Black Watch veteran has been told she can finally meet her family in Scotland after a decision to refuse her visa application was overturned.
EU citizens express concern at being asked to apply to continue living in UK
A finance manager, a teacher and a former member of parliament have told of their anger and disappointment at having to “apply” to remain in the United Kingdom after Brexit.
Border Force cutters to patrol English Channel amid migrant crossings
Two more Border Force cutters will patrol the English Channel after scores of migrants risked the perilous crossing over the Christmas period, Sajid Javid has announced.