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UK reduces use of hotels for asylum seekers as numbers fall again
As of March 2025, 32,345 asylum seekers remain in UK hotels, a 42% decrease since 2023. A significant asylum backlog…
UK government unveils major immigration reforms to cut net migration
UK 2025 immigration reforms tighten Skilled Worker visas, raising qualifications and salary thresholds. Net migration decreased in 2024. Social care,…
London food spots targeted as undocumented workers found in raids
London's food sector faces strict immigration enforcement, with over 20 arrests in May 2025. The UK government increased raids 38%,…
UK Immigration White Paper calls for big changes to student visas
Released in May 2025, the UK Immigration White Paper proposes reforms reducing student post-study visa time, raising settlement from 5…
UK net migration falls nearly 50% to lowest level in recent years
UK net migration fell to 431,000 in 2024, a historic drop driven by tighter visa rules, especially for work and…
UK net migration drops by nearly half after major visa rule changes
In 2024, UK net migration fell nearly 50% to 431,000 due to visa rule changes reducing student dependants and tightening…
Ahmed Ebid sentenced for leading human trafficking in West London
Ahmed Ebid’s 25-year sentence highlights UK efforts against human trafficking. He smuggled nearly 3,800 migrants, profiting over £12 million. New…
UK government plans to shorten Graduate Route in new Immigration White Paper
The 2025 UK Immigration White Paper revises visa rules, shortening post-study work visas, restricting caregiver roles to degree-level jobs, and…