In response to growing migration figures and recent electoral pressures, UK ministers are preparing to implement measures aiming to reduce the number of student visa holders who claim asylum. Following significant electoral losses to the Reform party, the government, particularly under Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, seeks to address what is perceived as an abuse of the visa system. Proposed changes include tightening regulations around international students working low-paid jobs, amidst concerns from educational institutions reliant on foreign student fees.
Home Office sources stressed that their immigration policies have been in the works for months and are not a response to Reform.
Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, argues that the figures show the system is being abused, implying a need for stricter immigration measures.
Ministers are also examining ways to make it more difficult for international students to stay in the UK by taking up low-paid jobs.
Labour MPs in the north of England have privately urged more action on migration after Reform emerged as the largest party in the local elections.
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