A strong new force at the border
Our plans for enforcing the immigration laws in the United Kingdom were set out in 'Enforcing the Deal' published in June 2008. This second plan adds detail to the first UK Border Agency Business Plan published in April 2008.
It shows how we will create a series of triple checks to strengthen border security; stronger checks overseas, a powerful new force operating the frontline, and more effective checks in the UK.
This year we are again increasing the number of officers who work at our borders - and we are equipping them with new powers and new technology. In bringing together customs powers and immigration powers and combining them at our frontline we are putting the right authority in the right place to keep this country safe.
Last Updated: 21 August 2008