Tag: UK Immigration
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Conservatives pledge to remove 750,000 migrants from UK
Overview of the plan The Conservative Party has outlined a sweeping border proposal aimed at removing as many as 750,000 people deemed to be in the UK illegally over a five-year period, should they win the next general election. Announced as the party convenes its annual conference in Manchester, the plan centers on reforming how…
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UK Plans Longer Route to Refugee Settlement and Ends Automatic Family Reunification
Introduction: A shift in the asylum pathway The government says it will replace the current five-year route to indefinite leave to remain with a longer path for refugees to settle in the UK, contingent on contributing to society. Alongside this, the route that allowed refugees to automatically bring close relatives to the UK—suspended in September—will…
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Refugees Face Longer Route to UK Settlement Rights
What the changes mean for refugees seeking settlement The government has signalled a substantial overhaul of the asylum system, proposing a longer, contribution-based route for refugees to settle in the UK. Under the plan, refugees would no longer pass directly to indefinite leave to remain after five years. Instead, they would face a new, longer…
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Refugees to Face Longer Route to Settlement Rights in UK Policy Overhaul
Overview: A major shift in the UK’s asylum system The government has set out plans to change the path for refugees seeking permanent settlement in the UK. Under the proposed reforms, refugees would wait longer than the current five-year period before they can apply for indefinite leave to remain, or settlement. In a further change,…
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UK’s Visa Threat: A Strategic Move on Illegal Immigration
Introduction In an ambitious move to tackle the pressing issue of illegal immigration, the UK’s new Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has made headlines with her proposal to suspend visas from countries that refuse to engage in returns deals for illegal migrants. This strategy not only highlights the government’s resolve to control immigration but also emphasizes…
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UK’s Visa Threat: Implications for Illegal Immigration
Introduction The recent declaration by the UK’s new Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has stirred considerable discussion surrounding illegal immigration. Mahmood has asserted that the UK could suspend visas from countries that fail to establish return deals for illegal migrants. This tough stance illustrates the UK government’s commitment to tackling immigration issues while raising questions about…