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Prince Andrew confidant' loses appeal on UK ban over national security

A Chinese businessman has been barred from entering the UK due to national security concerns linked to his ties with Prince Andrew and Chinese officials.

Prince Andrew says he ceased all contact' with alleged Chinese spy after government advice

Prince Andrew ceased contact with a businessman accused of espionage after government advice due to national security concerns.

Prince Andrew confidant' loses appeal on UK ban over national security

A Chinese businessman has been barred from entering the UK due to national security concerns linked to his ties with Prince Andrew and Chinese officials.

Prince Andrew says he ceased all contact' with alleged Chinese spy after government advice

Prince Andrew ceased contact with a businessman accused of espionage after government advice due to national security concerns.
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We're leading a horrible life': the reality of living in UK asylum limbo

The UK government aims to address a significant backlog in asylum claims, impacting lives for years.
Individuals wait for years in precarious situations, exemplifying systemic issues in the immigration process.

Hundreds of Afghan soldiers to become eligible to live in UK after new information found

Overturning previous decisions allows 500 elite Afghan soldiers to become eligible for resettlement in the UK after new evidence was discovered.

Afghan women arrive in Edinburgh to finish medical degrees denied under Taliban

The arrival of Afghan female doctors in the UK marks a significant achievement after extensive support amidst Taliban oppression.

Slavery survivor's Olympic torch dream

Mohammed Zaman, who faced modern-day slavery and a 19-year wait for UK stay, now aims to carry Olympic torch in Paris post receiving permission.

Readers question whether Italy's Albania scheme would work in the UK

Sir Keir Starmer's support for offshore migrant processing options highlights a pragmatic approach to the UK’s immigration challenges.

People who have lived in UK for decades fear being locked out' by eVisas

The introduction of eVisas in the UK raises concerns for long-term residents who may struggle to prove their rights to reside and access services.

We're leading a horrible life': the reality of living in UK asylum limbo

The UK government aims to address a significant backlog in asylum claims, impacting lives for years.
Individuals wait for years in precarious situations, exemplifying systemic issues in the immigration process.

Hundreds of Afghan soldiers to become eligible to live in UK after new information found

Overturning previous decisions allows 500 elite Afghan soldiers to become eligible for resettlement in the UK after new evidence was discovered.

Afghan women arrive in Edinburgh to finish medical degrees denied under Taliban

The arrival of Afghan female doctors in the UK marks a significant achievement after extensive support amidst Taliban oppression.

Slavery survivor's Olympic torch dream

Mohammed Zaman, who faced modern-day slavery and a 19-year wait for UK stay, now aims to carry Olympic torch in Paris post receiving permission.

Readers question whether Italy's Albania scheme would work in the UK

Sir Keir Starmer's support for offshore migrant processing options highlights a pragmatic approach to the UK’s immigration challenges.

People who have lived in UK for decades fear being locked out' by eVisas

The introduction of eVisas in the UK raises concerns for long-term residents who may struggle to prove their rights to reside and access services.
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Foreign spouses could be told to leave UK under plans to cut legal migration

New laws in the UK aim to reduce migration numbers by 300,000 annually, potentially leading to the separation of families.
The new policy requires a minimum income of £38,700 for Britons wishing to bring their foreign partners to the country.

How the new migration plan works and why foreign spouses could be told to leave UK

The Tory government has announced new plans to cut migration by 300,000, risking the splitting up of families in the UK.
The minimum income requirement for family visas will increase significantly from 18,600 to 38,700, potentially forcing foreign partners to leave the country.

Foreign spouses could be told to leave UK under plans to cut legal migration

New laws in the UK aim to reduce migration numbers by 300,000 annually, potentially leading to the separation of families.
The new policy requires a minimum income of £38,700 for Britons wishing to bring their foreign partners to the country.

How the new migration plan works and why foreign spouses could be told to leave UK

The Tory government has announced new plans to cut migration by 300,000, risking the splitting up of families in the UK.
The minimum income requirement for family visas will increase significantly from 18,600 to 38,700, potentially forcing foreign partners to leave the country.
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Foreign spouses could be told to leave UK under plans to cut legal migration

New laws in the UK aim to reduce the number of migrants by 300,000 per year.
The new laws could potentially separate families if their household does not meet the income requirement.

Robert Jenrick insists UK workers will fill labour gaps after migration crackdown

New immigration plans in the UK aim to cut net migration by at least 300,000, with the aim of filling labor market gaps with British workers.
Businesses are no longer able to rely on foreign labor to fill these gaps, according to the immigration minister.

UK announces rise in salary threshold for foreign workers' visas

The British government plans to raise the minimum salary threshold for foreign skilled workers to 38,700 pounds ($48,800) as part of an effort to cut net migration to the UK.
The measures also include reforming the list of jobs where exceptions are made due to shortages and toughening rules on whether workers can bring their families.
The announcement could lead to disputes with business owners who have struggled to hire workers given Britain's tight labor market and the end of free movement from the European Union.

UK unveils tough new rules designed to cut immigrant numbers

The British government has announced new immigration rules aimed at reducing the number of people able to move to the UK each year.
Under the new rules, immigrants will have to earn more to get a work visa and it will be harder for them to bring family members to the UK.

Deportation flights to Rwanda will begin before election, says Robert Jenrick

People arriving in the UK by irregular means will be deported to Rwanda before the next general election.
The UK government is signing a treaty with Rwanda to establish a deportation scheme and declare Rwanda as safe for asylum seekers.

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick says overall migration cap idea has merit'

UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick suggests further measures may be needed to cut net migration levels.
There are merits to imposing an absolute cap on visas, according to Jenrick.

Tell us: will you be affected by the UK visa rule changes?

The British government is increasing the minimum household income required for skilled worker and family visas in the UK.
The new measures aim to reduce the number of legal migrant workers and their dependents entering the country.

Jenrick pushes Sunak for crackdown on foreign NHS workers to curb record migration

UK immigration minister is pressuring Chancellor Rishi Sunak to cut net migration figures.
The plan includes restrictions on family members for foreign visa holders and a cap on NHS and social care visas.
Tory infighting and criticism of the prime minister ensued after net migration figures were revised upwards.
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