UKBA Generalpublic news This feed provides all the latest news from the UK Border Agency website. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/news/newsfeeds en-us UK Border Agency Mon Oct 06 16:34:02 BST 2008 Ministerial change announced http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/ministerchange Phil Woolas MP joins the Home Office as Minister of State for borders and immigration following the Cabinet reshuffle. 6 Oct 2008 14:18:42 GMT Points-based system - apply for your sponsor licence as soon as possible http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsfragments/sponsorlicence 1 Oct 2008 13:23:02 GMT Codes of practice for the sponsored skilled workers tier http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/copforsponsoredskilledworkers The codes of practice for Tier 2 (sponsored skilled workers) have been published. 17 Sep 2008 10:03:07 GMT Strict new jobs list for migrant workers http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/macshortagelists A strict new list of shortage jobs which targets migration better at the needs of British businesses, while reinforcing the selective approach of the new Australian-style points based system, was presented to the Home Office today by independent advisors. 8 Sep 2008 15:17:42 GMT Identity cards for foreign nationals http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/identitycardsforforeignnationals From 25 November 2008 we will begin to issue identity cards to foreign nationals applying for further leave to remain in the United Kingdom under certain categories. 29 Aug 2008 13:09:14 GMT European fund for the integration of third country nationals (EIF) 2007 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/europeanfundthirdcountrynational The European fund for the integration of third country nationals (EIF) is a new European Commission fund that started in 2007 and will run to 2013. 27 Aug 2008 09:11:39 GMT Migration from Eastern Europe falls to new low http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/migrationfromeasterneuropefalls The number of Eastern European migrants coming to work in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since accession, according to statistics published by the Home Office today. 21 Aug 2008 09:27:09 GMT Hi-tech electronic borders strengthen Britain's security http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/hitechelectricborders Over 99 per cent of foreign nationals from outside the EEA will be tracked in and out of Britain by 2010, through targeting of higher risk countries, the Home Office announced today. 19 Aug 2008 08:59:15 GMT Employers told to prepare for points-based system http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/newtelevisioncampaign The UK Border Agency called business to action today through the launch of a new TV advert designed to help prepare them for the introduction of the Government's new route for skilled migrant workers going live in November. 15 Aug 2008 09:09:48 GMT Consultation on proposals to reform and strengthen the common travel area http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2008/ctaconsultation We have launched a public consultation on proposals to strengthen the common travel area (CTA). 24 Jul 2008 13:18:55 GMT