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EU citizens without UK visas will no longer be detained

10:15 19/05/2021
In a UK government U-turn, Border Force immigration officials have been ordered to stop detaining EU citizens without UK visas. In recent weeks, it has been widely reported that EU nationals without...

UK Immigration Official 'Rude & Patronising' says Cricketer Sangakkara

19:34 28/05/2015
Kumar Sangakkara, a top Sri Lankan cricketer, took to Twitter recently with a series of tweets criticising a UK immigration official following a 'horrendous experience' at Heathrow Airport. Such is...

UK to relax transit visa rules

18:27 25/09/2014
The UK has announced changes to the transit visa scheme, which will hopefully encourage visitors to stop over in the UK while en-route to other destinations. The announcement was made by Home...

UK PM criticised for posing for photos during immigration raid

14:12 06/08/2014
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, has been criticised by civil rights groups and political opponents for using a raid by immigration officers on a house containing suspected...

UK to relax visa restrictions for Chinese nationals

18:22 18/06/2014
The UK will announce new measures to make it easier for Chinese nationals to get UK visas during a three day state visit to the UK by Chinese premier Li Keqiang. The UK's Home Secretary, Theresa May...

UK's immigration inspector announces plan for 2013-14

12:37 01/05/2013
The UK's independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, John Vine, has released his plan for inspections for 2013-14. He says he will carry out 20 inspections of various parts of the UK...

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