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MPs’ fear of Reform UK, and the scale of the numbers, have led to tougher measures without political relief
Parties have struggled with maintaining the taxation and spending model they like while pleasing voters opposed to high numbers of new arrivals
Immigration advisers warn aspects of policy likely to face legal challenge
Government unclear on whether much higher earnings threshold applies both to visa renewals and new applications
Home secretary set to introduce ‘emergency legislation’ this week to address Supreme Court’s ruling
There’s been a major escalation in the dispute over the small South American country of Guyana
Salary threshold for skilled workers to rise following sharp increase in number of people moving to the country last year
Conservative MPs urge prime minister not to dilute the UK’s commitment to human rights treaties and laws
Plus, concerns over levels of net migration to Britain have diverged among Tory and Labour voters since 2021
Health professionals warn about over-reliance on ‘unethical’ hiring from overseas
Data highlights pressure on PM to tackle backlog in asylum claims ahead of next election
Clampdown on visas will not solve workforce crisis in underfunded sector, say unions and employers
James Cleverly says scheme is ‘incredibly important’ after downplaying it as not ‘be all and end all’
Amid record UK immigration, MPs are calling for immediate action while failing to engage with trade-offs
Record net migration to the UK post-Brexit
Harsh measures and lurid rhetoric on migration make the continent look as if it is betraying its own values
Ex-home secretary Suella Braverman calls 2022 figures slap in face for public but ONS signals levels may be coming down
Options include raising visa salary thresholds and limiting number of dependants accompanying care workers
When immigration is high, employers need to focus on recruiting migrants who are here, not just ask for more
Former minister insists UK must override international law to be able to send asylum seekers to African nation
Prime minister has proposed emergency legislation to deem African country legally ‘safe’ after court defeat
EU toughens measures on illegal shipments of Russian oil
Rishi Sunak’s attempt to rescue Rwanda plan by changing the law is misconceived
Judges feared asylum seekers sent to Africa could be threatened with forcible repatriation to their home countries
Prime minister tries to rescue showpiece immigration policy after judges highlight risk of repatriation to countries of origin
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