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newser.comworld11 days ago
Two migrant boat pilots jailed in first UK convictions under new Channel crossing law
An Afghan national and a Sudanese national received prison sentences at Canterbury Crown Court under a new offence introduced earlier in 2026. The cases involved overloaded inflatable boats carrying more than 70 people each.
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themarysue.comworld20 days ago
UK Bars US Streamers Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur Over Support for Hamas and 9/11 Comments
The Home Office cancelled the Electronic Travel Authorisations for U.S. citizens Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, blocking their planned appearances at SXSW London and other UK events this week.
citizen.co.zapolitics21 days ago
UK Wins Hague Ruling Against Rwanda in Dispute Over Scrapped Asylum Partnership
An international tribunal ruled Britain does not owe Rwanda more than £100 million after Labour scrapped the migrant deportation scheme. The decision ends Rwanda's claim for outstanding payments and compensation.
Al Jazeeraworld21 days ago
UK Bars US Commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker Over Israel-Related Comments
British authorities denied entry to Cenk Uygur and revoked Hasan Piker's visa, citing their public comments about Israel. The two were scheduled to attend SXSW London and speak at Oxford University.
foxnews.compolitics21 days ago
UK Bars Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur for Praising 9/11, Hamas and Hezbollah
Hasan Piker and his uncle Cenk Uygur were both blocked from entering the United Kingdom for scheduled appearances at the SXSW London festival. British officials cited public-good concerns in the decisions.
The Bbcpolitics30 days ago
Andy Burnham Says UK Net Migration Needs to Fall Further
Labour's candidate for Makerfield said net migration figures have almost halved since 2024. He also said the government must balance its plans to tighten settlement rules.
Bbcworld31 days ago
UK Net Migration Falls to 171,000 in Year to December 2025
Official figures show long-term net migration to the United Kingdom dropped sharply to 171,000 in the 12 months ending December 2025. The decline follows tighter visa rules introduced by both the previous Conservative and current Labour governments.
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BBC Newsworld32 days ago
UK Net Migration Falls to Lowest Level Since 2012
UK net migration dropped to its lowest level outside the Covid pandemic period since 2012. The BBC News interactive tracker presents official figures on visas, asylum applications, small boat arrivals and related migration measures.
azernews.azpolitics32 days ago
UK Net Migration Falls to 171,000 in Year to December 2025
The Office for National Statistics reported net migration of 171,000 for the 12 months ending December 2025. The figure represents a 48 percent decline from the previous year and the lowest level since early 2021.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govpolitics34 days ago
Home Office Study Finds Lower-Paid Migrants More Likely to Remain in UK
A Migration Advisory Committee study examined nearly one million migrant journeys from 2014 to 2024. It found lower earners and care workers stayed longer than higher earners and migrants from richer countries. The findings may affect fiscal projections for the skilled worker vis…
notesfrompoland.comworld43 days ago
UK Border Officials Detain Polish Presidential Candidate Sławomir Mentzen for Three Hours at Airport
British officials held Sławomir Mentzen at the airport for three hours after an unnamed organization flagged him for additional checks. Authorities questioned the Polish presidential candidate about his political speeches while he was traveling with his wife and children for a we…
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bbc.co.ukpolitics47 days ago
UK Home Secretary Proposes Capped Legal Routes for Refugees
The Home Secretary has proposed three capped schemes for refugees to enter Britain once the government regains control of the asylum system. The plans include routes for students, skilled workers and community sponsorship similar to the Homes for Ukraine programme. A government s…
thesouthafrican.comworld48 days ago
Former UK MP Supports Call for Royal Navy Aid in Channel Migrant Crossings
A former Conservative MP has endorsed Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's proposal for Royal Navy involvement in addressing migrant crossings in the English Channel. Nearly 900 migrants have crossed since Friday, according to GB News. Discussions included debates on border security a…
news.sky.compolitics49 days ago
Migrant Channel Crossings Drop a Third Year-on-Year Despite 900 Weekend Arrivals
GB News host Martin Daubney debated Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden on X about small boat crossings, highlighting nearly 900 arrivals over the weekend despite a reported year-on-year drop. Meaden attributed the decrease to government collaboration with France, while Daubney cite…
The Timespolitics56 days ago
UK Removed One in Six Rejected Asylum Seekers in 2025, Figures Show
Official figures indicate that fewer than one in six rejected asylum seekers were removed from the UK in 2025, with thousands remaining in state-funded accommodation. Analysis by the Conservative Party highlighted low return rates to countries with formal agreements. The governme…
newbloommag.networld58 days ago
Three Asylum Seekers Convicted of Brighton Gang Rape to Face Deportation Following July Sentencing
The UK Home Office will deport three migrants convicted of gang-raping a woman in Brighton following their July sentencing. The men, from Iran and Egypt, arrived by small boat and had asylum claims rejected. New rules strip asylum protections for those on the sex offenders regist…
rt.comworld62 days ago
Convicted Terrorist Allowed to Remain in UK Despite Rejected Asylum Claim
A man convicted of plotting to bomb the London Stock Exchange was permitted to stay in Britain after his asylum application was denied. The decision came to light through an immigration case involving his wife, who was barred from the country due to national security concerns.