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Chancellor announces end to asylum hotels by 2029 and increased court capacity for asylum appeals

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Date of publication

11 June 2025

Summary

HM Treasury's spending review sets out savings of £1 billion per year by reducing asylum support costs

MAC recommends against £38K minimum income for spouse visa, finds no easy answers in balancing immigration control with family life

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Date of publication

10 June 2025

Summary

Migration Advisory Committee review of financial requirements for family visas is published

Updated briefing on ‘no recourse to public funds’ immigration policy published by House of Commons Library

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Date of publication

09 June 2025

Summary

Helpful briefing explains the policy restricting migrants' access to welfare benefits and social housing

Home Secretary signals plans for dedicated fast-track process for asylum seekers from ‘safe’ countries

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Date of publication

06 June 2025

Summary

Yvette Cooper tells Home Affairs Committee the Government will set out further reforms to the asylum system

Judiciary releases new guidance for civil appeals in the Court of Appeal

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Date of publication

04 June 2025

Summary

New Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Guide 2025 is published

Criminalisation of asylum seekers continues under Labour government, new report details

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Date of publication

02 June 2025

Summary

Hundreds of people, including age-disputed children, have been charged and convicted of ‘illegal arrival’ in the UK by small boat

MAC finds no major immigration issues to fix in key review of IT and engineering recruitment

Latest news

Date of publication

29 May 2025

Summary

Migration Advisory Committee concludes IT and engineering sectors' use of the immigration system is proportionate, compliant with rules, and driven by clear labour market demand

Bevan Foundation warns of collapse in immigration legal advice in Wales and calls for a comprehensive recovery plan

Latest news

Date of publication

29 May 2025

Summary

New report sets out strategic recommendations to rebuild and sustain immigration legal services in Wales

HMI Prisons highlights safeguarding failures at Colnbrook immigration removal centre in latest inspection report

Latest news

Date of publication

28 May 2025

Summary

Inspection finds Colnbrook is well led, with reasonably good outcomes for detainees, but ongoing challenges need immediate attention

2024 sees record numerical fall in net migration to the UK, latest ONS estimates show

Latest news

Date of publication

22 May 2025

Summary

Office for National Statistics estimates net migration at +431,000 in 2024, down from +860,000 in 2023

Progress and pressures for UK’s refugee and migration charitable sector detailed in new MEX report

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Date of publication

22 May 2025

Summary

The Migration Exchange publishes its third comprehensive examination of the state of charities working with refugees and migrants

UK falling short in fight against organised immigration crime, police watchdog warns

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Date of publication

20 May 2025

Summary

Inspection report released by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services

New MAC report on net migration provides insights into recent trends and societal impacts

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Date of publication

19 May 2025

Summary

Migration Advisory Committee submitted the report in January to inform the Government's White Paper on immigration

Medical charities find inhumane policies continue to harm asylum seekers at Wethersfield and call for its immediate closure

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Date of publication

16 May 2025

Summary

Doctors of the World UK and Médecins Sans Frontières say asylum seekers with severe mental distress still being held at former RAF base

UK’s extensive use of citizenship deprivation needs much greater transparency, Joint Committee on Human Rights says

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Date of publication

14 May 2025

Summary

New report on accountability for Daesh crimes highlights UK uses deprivation orders more than almost any other country