"Shabana Mahmood has signalled that the UK could seek talks with the Taliban to send failed asylum seekers back to Afghanistan for the first time since the fall of Kabul. The home secretary said the UK was monitoring very closely what other countries were planning to do amid reports that European countries are exploring talks with the Taliban about possible deportations."
"Afghans were the most common nationality arriving by small boat to the UK in the year ending June 2025, with the number of arrivals at 6,360, 18 per cent higher than the previous year."
"The UK government does not recognise the Taliban administration, which is a barrier to sending back those not granted refugee status. Shabana Mahmood said the UK was monitoring very closely what is happening in terms of other countries, whether that's European partners or others."
The UK government is considering talks with the Taliban regarding the deportation of failed asylum seekers back to Afghanistan. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood indicated that the UK is closely monitoring the actions of other countries, particularly European nations, in relation to potential deportations. Afghans have been the most common nationality arriving in the UK by small boat, with a significant increase in numbers. However, the UK does not officially recognize the Taliban administration, complicating the deportation process for those not granted refugee status.
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