Robert Jenrick: In line with the situation in Ukraine, working closely with the Ukrainian Government, as well as our international counterparts, we keep the need for a possible extension of UK sanctuary, beyond March 2025, under consistent review. This includes whether to require a fee. We are mindful that permission will start to expire, for the first arrivals under our Ukrainian schemes, from March 2025,...
Robert Jenrick: Resettlement of eligible Afghans remains a top priority for this government. As of June 2023, around 24,600 vulnerable people affected by the events in Afghanistan have been brought to safety. The UK government and our partners will arrange and fund travel for those accepted under our Afghan schemes as part of the resettlement and relocation process. Depending on the individual circumstances,...
Robert Jenrick: Whilst we do not have any plans to review the process by which refugees may apply for settlement protection, we have taken action to accelerate decision-making and rapidly speed up processing times to eliminate the backlog of people waiting for initial asylum decisions by the end of 2023. This will ensure asylum seekers are not left months or even years waiting for a decision. We have done...
Robert Jenrick: The Department is considering the ICIBI's findings and recommendations. The Secretary of State for the Home Department has not discussed a date for publication with the ICIBI, but the report will be laid before Parliament as soon as the consideration has been completed.
Robert Jenrick: We will continue to honour our commitment to bring eligible Afghans to the UK and plans are underway to relocate families as soon as possible. Afghans in third countries including in Pakistan who are eligible for resettlement to the UK continue to be supported by the UK Government, and flights from Pakistan to the UK continue to take place. However, we are unable to provide further...
Robert Jenrick: The sites are or will be accommodating single adult male asylum seekers between the ages of 18 and 65.
Robert Jenrick: The Home Office responded to the correspondence on 26 September 2023.
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...
Robert Jenrick: Existing contractors based onsite carried out the work. There was no cost to the taxpayer. Whilst the murals have been removed, other features at the facility include larger and softer interview rooms, an outside space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area and improved security measures to ensure the safety of those on site. The KIU is a bespoke building that was opened in 2022 designed to...