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Minister unable to confirm timeline for resumption of Syrian asylum decisions

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Date of publication

08 January 2025

Summary

Angela Eagle says Government will provide an update to Parliament 'as soon as possible'

Study finds substandard and unsafe asylum accommodation puts mothers and babies at risk

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Date of publication

07 January 2025

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Dispersal asylum accommodation in Glasgow negatively impacts health, wellbeing, and safety of mothers and babies

FLEX report exposes systemic barriers preventing asylum seekers from accessing work in the UK

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Date of publication

06 January 2025

Summary

Focus on Labour Exploitation finds path for asylum seekers to access work in the UK is narrow and obstructed

Refugee Council calls for more safe routes to the UK as Channel deaths reach record high

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Date of publication

03 January 2025

Summary

At least 69 people died crossing the Channel in 2024, more than the 59 total deaths between 2019 and 2023

House of Commons Library releases updated briefing on UK’s immigration schemes for Afghans

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Date of publication

02 January 2025

Summary

Helpful overview with latest details of progress and obstacles in Afghan resettlement to the UK

Home Secretary outlines next steps in immigration reform in evidence before the Home Affairs Committee

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Date of publication

31 December 2024

Summary

Forthcoming White Paper will detail how the Government will reduce immigration and tackle skills shortages

Judge Plimmer provides helpful clarification on compliance with new Practice Direction for the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)

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Date of publication

20 December 2024

Summary

Letter by President of the First-tier Tribunal addresses concerns over the Direction's provisions on medical reports

Public Law Project: Remote immigration legal aid providers create ‘mirage’ of capacity in the South West

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Date of publication

19 December 2024

Summary

New research presents a small-scale snapshot of the depth of the legal aid crisis in south-west England

Defence Secretary outlines reforms to Afghan resettlement schemes

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Date of publication

18 December 2024

Summary

'Complicated' resettlement schemes to be streamlined into single pipeline, time in initial accommodation to be limited

European Commission refers UK to EU court over free movement law breaches

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Date of publication

16 December 2024

Summary

UK accused of failing to comply with EU law on free movement of EU citizens and their family members

Essential eVisa advice and rights explained in new print out and carry guide by the3million and Migrants Organise

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Date of publication

16 December 2024

Summary

New pocket-sized 'bust' card includes advice on what to do if an eVisa cannot be shown

ICIBI report raises concerns over quality of Home Office’s modern slavery decisions

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Date of publication

15 December 2024

Summary

Immigration Enforcement Competent Authority 'has placed speed above rigorous attention to detail', David Bolt finds

Home Secretary details new agreements with European neighbours to tackle irregular migration

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Date of publication

11 December 2024

Summary

Enhanced cooperation with Belgium, France, Germany, and The Netherlands announced

6,500 Syrians affected as Home Office pauses asylum decisions and withdraws all Syria country information and policy

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Date of publication

10 December 2024

Summary

UNHCR emphasises that situation remains uncertain, calls for patience and vigilance before decisions on returns

Lady Chief Justice highlights ‘huge’ 82% increase in First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum) cases in last quarter

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Date of publication

09 December 2024

Summary

More judges are being recruited but won't be in post until at least autumn 2025