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Migrants face unlimited detention in prison-like' conditions, says report

Migrants in UK immigration sites facing unlimited detention are being subjected to inhumane treatment, including being handcuffed to beds and allowed to self-harm.

Inspectors found long stretches of confinement with no end in sight for asylum seekers, leading to mental breakdowns and other incidents of self-harm. [ more ]

BBC News

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Rwanda deportations could be low, says James Cleverly

Deportations under the UK's agreement with Rwanda could be quite low

Other returns deals could have a significant impact on the number of deportations [ more ]

BBC News

4 months ago

EU data protection

Tory group of MPs aim to force changes to Rwanda Bill

Conservative MPs led by former immigration minister Robert Jenrick plan to force changes to the government's Rwanda Bill.

The amendments aim to strengthen the law and prevent people smuggling into the UK via small boats. [ more ]

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Italian man removed from UK despite post-Brexit Home Office certificate

A man holding a Home Office certificate was removed from the UK despite his right to travel while his application to live and work in the country post-Brexit was being processed.

The man's removal contravenes the withdrawal agreement between the EU and the UK, causing distress and hardship for him and his partner. [ more ]

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EU citizens are being kicked out of the UK. In Spain we're asking: why not treat British people the same way? | Maria Ramirez

Brexit has resulted in unintended consequences and difficulties for EU citizens living and working in the UK.

EU citizens are being denied entry to the UK, even when they have the right to work and live there. [ more ]

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Europe politics

What is settled status? Home Office U-turn after French grandmother who has lived in UK for 42 years faced deportation

A grandmother with French citizenship who has lived in the UK for 42 years was nearly forced to leave the country after failing to check her junk folder for a Home Office email.

The Home Office has now granted her indefinite leave to remain in the UK, but her son believes the situation should never have escalated to this point. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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 Â£38,700 for Britons wishing to bring their foreign partners to the country. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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5 days ago

Afghan pilot given asylum begs for wife to join him as damning report issued

A heroic Afghan pilot in the UK faces challenges reuniting with his family due to visa issues and a broken system. Charities are advocating for system improvements. [ more ]

BBC News

1 month ago

Say one thing, do another? The government's record rise in net migration

The UK has seen increasing immigration despite promises to reduce it.

Government choices, not small boats, are driving the rise in immigration. [ more ]

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Windrush Scandal victim granted review over rejected compensation

A member of the Windrush generation who was wrongly denied entry to the UK and sent to Jamaica has been granted a judicial review of his case.

He is set to challenge the Home Office's decision to refuse him compensation under the Windrush Compensation Scheme. [ more ]

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Immigration row over Clapham attack refugee granted asylum despite sex crimes

A refugee granted asylum in the UK despite previous sexual assault convictions is being hunted over a chemical attack in Clapham.

The Home Office is under pressure to explain why the suspect was granted asylum and why he was allowed to stay in the country after his previous convictions. [ more ]

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What do the new UK visa rules mean for multinational families?

Multinational families are campaigning against new family visa rules in the UK that would make it difficult for people to live in Britain with a partner from abroad.

The current minimum earnings threshold to bring a spouse, partner, or child from abroad to the UK is Â£18,600 per year, with additional amounts required for children. The threshold is set to increase to Â£38,700 in spring 2024. [ more ]

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

The Tory government has announced new plans to slash migration by cutting legal migration and increasing income requirements for family visas.

These plans could result in families being split up and foreign partners being told to leave the UK if they don't earn enough. [ more ]

BBC News

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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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Europe politics

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. [ more ]

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