UK Immigration News
Focus on visas for Indians as race to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party leader heats up
The two frontrunners in the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party leader and take his place in the House of Commons as Leader of the Opposition have thrown the spotlight on cutting immigration into the UK, with visas for Indians being singled out in heated debates, reported PTI.
2 min read29 Sep 2024The rich world revolts against sky-high immigration
Moderates want to limit numbers. Radicals want mass deportations. What will be the economic consequence?
5 min read20 Sep 2024The UK stamped out anti-immigration riots—now comes the hard part
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is credited for quickly reasserting law and order to the streets. Now he must address the root causes of the riots, in particular, concerns about near-record levels of both legal and illegal immigration.
6 min read19 Aug 2024The UK stamped out anti-immigration riots—now comes the hard part
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is credited for quickly reasserting law and order to the streets. Now he must address the root causes of the riots, in particular, concerns about near-record levels of both legal and illegal immigration.
6 min read19 Aug 2024How to respond to the riots on Britain’s streets
The violence demands robust policing, but it also requires cool heads
4 min read5 Aug 2024Leeds riots: Did violence have racial colours? Check official remark as UK politician blames ‘politics of subcontinent’
During a prolonged riot, a mob overturned a police car in Leeds, UK. British politician Nigel Farage has claimed that ‘politics of the subcontinent’ is to be blamed.
1 min read19 Jul 2024No Dunki route to London anymore: Why is Rishi Sunak deporting UK’s illegal immigrants to Rwanda? An explainer
The Rwanda plan was first proposed in April 2022 which entails relocating illegal immigrants for processing, asylum and resettlement. On April 30 this year, the first migrant was sent to Rwanda after his asylum application was rejected by the UK
2 min read5 May 2024‘How you came to UK?’ People react to Rishi Sunak’s new immigration policy
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the new laws are the ‘toughest’ anti-illegal migration law ever and now foreign courts can’t stop the Rwanda plan from taking place. Here’s how people have reacted.
2 min read9 Dec 2023UK visas to cost more for students, skilled workers: How much do you need to now
Visa fees in the UK increased for various categories, including visit visas and work visas
1 min read12 Oct 2023Recession ‘increasingly likely’ in UK: Private sector faces rapid job cuts, fuelling concerns
Britain’s private sector companies shed workers at the fastest pace since the pandemic and the depths of the financial crisis more than a decade ago, adding to the risk of a recession.
1 min read23 Sep 2023Popular Topics
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