tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-14T16:49:39+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-children-eligible-for-egates-in-boost-for-families-this-summer 2026-05-14T16:49:39+01:00 More children eligible for eGates in boost for families this summer Access to UK eGates expanding to children aged 8 and 9 years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-france-agreement-to-reduce-illegal-crossings 2026-04-23T19:29:00+01:00 New UK-France agreement to reduce illegal crossings New agreement between the UK and France to step up patrols and intelligence operations in France to reduce illegal crossings. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-enforces-digital-permission-to-travel 2026-02-24T22:00:03+00:00 UK enforces digital permission to travel From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) . tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/eta-and-british-czech-dual-nationality-frequently-asked-questions 2026-02-09T11:46:02+00:00 ETA and British-Czech dual nationality: frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions about travelling to the UK as a British-Czech dual national. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/three-countries-to-take-back-illegal-migrants-after-visa-threat 2026-02-06T12:52:00+00:00 Three countries to take back illegal migrants after visa threat Illegal migrants and criminals from 3 African countries will be deported following a threat by the Home Secretary to shut down their visas to Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/border-force-seizes-over-250-endangered-species 2026-01-08T00:00:00+00:00 Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species Hundreds of endangered species seized in crackdown on international wildlife smuggling. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fake-labubu-sellers-on-border-forces-naughty-list-this-christmas 2025-12-23T00:00:00+00:00 Fake Labubu sellers on Border Force's naughty list this Christmas Almost 240,000 fake Labubus have been seized at the border in a blow to criminals looking to cash in on demand for this year’s must-have Christmas present. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/germany-passes-new-law-to-crack-down-on-people-smuggling-to-uk 2025-12-19T14:38:00+00:00 Germany passes new law to crack down on people smuggling to UK People smuggling gangs storing small boats and engines in Germany now face 10 years in jail under new German legislation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/endangered-species-seized-in-wildlife-smuggling-crackdown 2025-12-11T00:00:00+00:00 Endangered species seized in wildlife smuggling crackdown Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species and illegal wildlife products as part of an intensive international operation to target criminal networks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/no-permission-no-travel-uk-set-to-enforce-eta-scheme 2025-11-24T00:00:00+00:00 No permission, no travel: UK set to enforce ETA scheme From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-calls-for-stronger-partnerships-to-boost-british-border-security-during-trip-to-germany 2025-11-20T00:00:00+00:00 Foreign Secretary calls for stronger partnerships to boost British border security during trip to Germany  UK and Germany re-double efforts to tackle illegal migration and crack down on people smuggling gangs in Europe. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/asylum-and-returns-policy 2025-11-18T10:03:14+00:00 Asylum and returns policy The Home Secretary gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on 17 November to set out significant reforms to the UK’s asylum and returns system. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-unleashes-first-dogs-trained-to-detect-synthetic-opioids 2025-10-24T00:00:00+01:00 UK unleashes first dogs trained to detect synthetic opioids Border Force becomes the first agency in the world to use specially trained dogs to detect both deadly fentanyl and nitazenes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/strengthening-the-uks-borders-by-smashing-people-smuggling-gangs 2025-10-07T15:48:37+01:00 Strengthening the UK’s borders by smashing people smuggling gangs Border Security Command now has a better understanding of how online platforms used in people smuggling can be monitored and potentially disrupted. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-small-boat-migrant-returned-under-new-uk-france-agreement 2025-09-18T00:00:00+01:00 First small boat migrant returned under new UK-France agreement The UK government begins removals under landmark treaty with France. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/what-is-the-government-doing-to-tackle-illegal-immigration 2025-09-09T10:00:08+01:00 What is the government doing to tackle illegal immigration? For the first time, small boat migrants arriving in the UK face being detained and returned to France tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-could-cut-visas-for-countries-that-refuse-to-accept-returns 2025-09-08T13:29:04+01:00 UK could cut visas for countries that refuse to accept returns Countries that refuse to accept returns of individuals in the UK unlawfully could see the number of visas they are granted cut. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-campaign-to-prepare-british-travellers-for-eu-border-changes 2025-09-08T00:00:00+01:00 New campaign to prepare British travellers for EU border changes UK government launches campaign to raise awareness of EU’s Entry/Exit System. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crackdown-on-legal-visa-abuse-stems-surge-in-asylum-claims 2025-09-03T12:26:39+01:00 Crackdown on legal visa abuse stems surge in asylum claims Government action led to a 10% fall in student asylum claims. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-strengthens-international-diplomacy-to-tackle-illegal-migration 2025-08-20T00:10:02+01:00 UK strengthens international diplomacy to tackle illegal migration New UK-Iraq agreement will bolster efforts to deter small boat arrivals.