Extension for Grenfell immigration amnesty

An immigration amnesty offered to foreign nationals affected by the Grenfell Tower fire has been extended by three months, the Home Office has said.

Survivors of the June 14 inferno who were living in the country illegally were given a window of protection from deportation to encourage them to come forward to authorities.

It was due to close to new cases on Thursday but the Home Office confirmed the deadline has been extended until November 30.

Brandon Lewis, immigration minister, said: “The welfare of survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire is a priority for this government.”