Britain has abandoned Afghans yet again | Brief letters
As of 3pm on 1 July, it is impossible for Afghan people who worked with the British army to seek refuge in the UK. They were promised refuge, but it is no longer available.
Family visa income threshold should be lower, review says
The Migration Advisory Committee has proposed that the minimum income threshold for family visas be lowered from £29,000 to between £23,000 and £25,000 to ensure families can support themselves.
Government exploring making employers pay to bring foreign farm workers to the UK
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The Real Audience for Trump's Anti-Immigrant Spectacles
The U.K.'s Rwanda policy faced significant legal challenges and was eventually scrapped, illustrating how political theatre often takes precedence over practical solutions for immigration.
Starmer faces opposition of Labour MPs and employers over immigration shift
For those who believe that he has already pitched too far to the right in response to the rise in support for Reform UK, his rhetoric on immigration will bite.
Politicians Warn High U.K. Visa Costs May Deter U.S. Scholars
An analysis published by the Royal Society in 2024 found that the U.K.'s global talent visa is the most expensive compared to other leading science nations, primarily due to health system charges.