Publication of Annual Report and Accounts 2023/2024
The Annual Report and Accounts for 2023/2024 has been published, covering key achievements and financial performance of the organisation during the reporting period when the organisation was known as the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) (now the Immigration Advice Authority, or IAA). The report demonstrates several milestones, including a new Code of Standards […]
New resources to help access reliable immigration advice
The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) has launched a range of new promotional materials aimed at helping people understand the importance of seeking regulated immigration advice, the risks of unregulated advice, and how to report poor or illegal advice. These materials, available for free download, include digital posters and leaflets. To ensure accessibility, they have been […]
Immigration Adviser Finder and Register currently unavailable
The Immigration Advice Authority is currently experiencing technical issues with its Adviser Finder and Adviser Register tool, which means it is temporarily unavailable. We understand how important these tools are for individuals seeking reliable immigration advice and are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, if you require urgent assistance […]
DBS launch new strategy and business plan for 2025 to 2028
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has today launched its new 2025 to 2028 strategy and 2025 to 2026 business plan, setting the organisation’s strategic direction for the next 3 years. Over the next 3 years, DBS will continue to fulfil its purpose of protecting the public by helping employers make safer recruitment and employment […]
Children embrace the future with humanoid school project
The Government Office for Science and the Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) are piloting a programme aimed at getting primary school children excited about science and technology and how it will contribute to solving some of the biggest challenges of our time. This pilot phase turns analysis done by the Government Office for […]
Call for evidence: An inspection of the Home Office’s management of administrative reviews
The ICIBI has begun an inspection of the Home Office’s management of administrative reviews of decisions made under the Immigration Rules. As Independent Chief Inspector, I am inviting anyone with knowledge or first-hand experience of the Home Office’s administrative review process to submit evidence to inform this inspection. I would be pleased to hear about […]
Heather Laing appointed as permanent Chief Executive
With extensive knowledge and experience in the immigration sector, Heather Laing will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) with immediate effect. Her expertise will strengthen the organisation’s leadership team and play a crucial role in delivering the IAA’s strategic objectives. John Tuckett, Immigration Services Commissioner, said: I […]
Inspection report published: An inspection of the Home Office’s management of fee waiver applications (August 2024 – November 2024)
The ability to apply for a fee waiver is an important safeguard for those people who are seeking to make a human rights-based application to enter or remain in the UK, and for children seeking to register as a British Citizen, but who are unable to afford the fees. I was already aware of concerns […]
New bite-sized technology guides published
The Government Office for Science has published a series of bite-sized introductions to some of the most exciting emerging technologies of our time. The introductions explore topics as diverse as neurotechnology, metamaterials, the future of computing, carbon management technologies, fusion energy, robotics and humanoids. They use the latest evidence and expert insight to set out […]
Immigration Advice Authority appoints new Non-Executive Directors
John Tuckett, Immigration Services Commissioner, has appointed Eni Bankole-Race, Susan Giles, Caroline Hattersley, Stephen McMahon, Julie Parker and Mike Venables as Non-Executive Directors for the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA). The newly appointed non-executive members will serve a three-year term, bringing their expertise to key governance bodies within the IAA. Susan Giles and Mike Venables will […]