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28-day refugee ‘move-on’ period doubled to 56 days in new Home Office trial

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06 December 2024

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Six-month pilot to run from 9 December gives new refugees more time to find housing and employment

New Commons Library research briefing on UK migrant returns agreements with other countries

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06 December 2024

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UK’s agreements with 24 countries detailed, as Government highlights increase in returns since taking office

Minister announces significant revision to eVisa rollout timetable

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04 December 2024

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Validity of expiring Biometric Residence Permits will now be extended until at least 31 March 2025

The Guardian: Government to announce delay in full implementation of eVisas from 1 January 2025

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03 December 2024

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A written statement to Parliament on eVisas will be made tomorrow

Home Secretary vows to fix ‘collapse in controls’ on migration and borders, calls £715 million Rwanda plan a ‘grotesque waste of money’

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Date of publication

02 December 2024

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In Parliamentary statement, Yvette Cooper says Government are clear that net migration must come down

New guidance issued on litigation friends in the Immigration and Asylum Chambers of the Upper Tribunal and First-tier Tribunal

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Date of publication

02 December 2024

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Mr Justice Dove and Judge Plimmer provide practical guidance on the appointment and role of litigation friends

Immigration legal aid fees to rise for first time in almost thirty years, Government announces

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29 November 2024

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Lord Chancellor announces fee increase for immigration and housing, calls it important step in rebuilding 'neglected' justice system

Prime Minister criticises Conservatives’ ‘open border’ immigration policies following latest ONS migration statistics

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28 November 2024

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Net migration is falling, but previous Office for National Statistics estimates are significantly revised upwards

Government announces new measures to tackle visa abuse and migrant worker exploitation

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Date of publication

28 November 2024

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Businesses who commit serious or repeat offences face being banned from sponsoring migrant workers

Immigration Rules changes: New visa requirement for all Colombian visitors from today, Ukraine schemes updated

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Date of publication

26 November 2024

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New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 334) published

The Times: Government to announce major increase in legal aid funding to clear asylum appeal backlog

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Date of publication

26 November 2024

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Justice Secretary to boost legal aid funding to attract more firms and lawyers for asylum cases

Citizens UK calls for reform of UK’s long, costly, and unfair settlement and citizenship system

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Date of publication

25 November 2024

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New report details how people on pathway to citizenship live for years with constant stress and anxiety

High Court finds Home Office delays in supporting destitute migrants breached ECHR duty to prevent inhuman treatment

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Date of publication

21 November 2024

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New judgment likely to affect the operation of the Government's 'no recourse to public funds' (NRPF) policy

Minister confirms increase in use of hotels to house asylum seekers, but says ending their use remains the Government’s ambition

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Date of publication

20 November 2024

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Angela Eagle says hotels are necessary temporary step in keeping asylum system under control

Report argues easing ‘no recourse to public funds’ conditions for migrants in need would deliver economic and social gains

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Date of publication

19 November 2024

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Centre for Social Policy Studies says NRPF policy is failing to meet its policy objectives and should be reformed