Managing our borders
This section explains how we are managing the United Kingdom border.
Strengthening our borders
Our stronger border controlsare preventing illegal travel and the smuggling of goods into the United Kingdom.
Enforcing our immigration laws
We are targeting our enforcement work to reduce illegal working and the threat of crime and international terrorism.
Controlling migration
Our points-based system for migration andour plans for earned citizenship are making our immigration policy fairer, more transparent and more effective.
Fast-tracking asylum claims
We are working to reduce false asylum claims and remove those whose claims fail, while protecting and supporting genuine refugees.
Identity cards for foreign nationals
We are introducing compulsory identity cards for foreign nationals - a process that will be complete by 2011.
Simplifying legislation, processes and technology
We are working to simplify immigration law, in order to build a more transparent decision-making process.
Technology
How we are using new technology to help make our border more secure, including details of the iris recognition immigration system (IRIS) and our e-Borders programme.
Immigration removal centres
The key immigration detention facilities that we run in the United Kingdom.
Our work in your region
Find out about our activities in your part of the United Kingdom.