Brexit and Immigration – Latest Updates

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Our Brexit Hub collates the latest Brexit guidance that is relevant to the heritage sector. Alliance Members can continue to inform us with your questions and concerns and the Brexit FAQ Trello Board from the Historic Environment Forum remains open as a resource for the sector.

You can also read our latest briefings and papers on Heritage, Brexit and Immigration on our website.

The latest guidance includes:

Government Extends Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme to bolster UK R&D 

The government has announced that it will be extending the support provided to UK Horizon Europe Applicants until the end of June 2023, after the grant-donating program was slated to end by the end of February 2023. This will prolong the government’s support of the UK’s research and development sector as a continued interim measure before the UK formalises its relationship with Horizon Europe. 

Update to Visa Applications for Temporary UK Residents

The Home Office has updated guidance on the exceptional assurance visa, for people who intend to leave the UK but have not been able to do so. People who have a visa or leave that expires between 1 March 2021 and 31 March 2021 may request additional time to stay, known as ‘exceptional assurance’.

Points-Based Immigration System

The Home Office has also published new products on the points-based immigration system: