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Ministers warned over ‘eviction notices’ being given to Afghan refugees

Campaigners say Afghans who helped British troops could be forced into homelessness as ministers confirmed plans to end their stays in taxpayer-funded hotels. The UK promised a safe haven for thousands of people who fled Afghanistan as the Taliban ...

28 Mar 2023 at 16:26

Afghan refugees ‘evictions plan’ deeply concerning, say campaigners

Campaigners have expressed their “deep concerns” that Government plans could see Afghan refugees forced out of hotels and into homelessness. On Tuesday Downing Street confirmed reports of a new package to accelerate the movement of Afghan ...

28 Mar 2023 at 12:30

Guy Ritchie slams UK handling of Afghan veterans as ‘morally reprehensible’

Filmmaker Guy Ritchie has described the denial of safe passage to the UK for some Afghans who served alongside British forces as “morally reprehensible”. The 54-year-old Hollywood director is supporting a campaign by The Independent to ...

12 May 2023 at 16:13

Around 240 Afghans waiting more than six months for UK relocation

Around 240 Afghans who assisted British forces in Afghanistan are waiting to be relocated despite being promised protection at least six months ago, according to official figures. The Government has been accused of “failing” Afghan ...

22 Sept 2022 at 01:01

‘Afghan asylum claims 10 times number of those arriving in resettlement schemes’

The number of asylum applications from Afghans was 10 times the number of people from Afghanistan who resettled to the UK in the year to September under schemes set up in the wake of the Taliban takeover. People from Afghanistan ...

23 Nov 2023 at 20:17

Minister: Nearly 3,000 Afghans in Pakistan to come to UK by the end of the year

Nearly 3,000 Afghans in Pakistan will be brought to the UK by the end of the year for resettlement under the Afghan relocation and assistance policy (Arap), a minister has said. Pakistan has announced a crackdown on migrants ...

08 Nov 2023 at 13:26

Afghans ‘largest group’ fleeing to the UK by crossing the Channel – figures

People fleeing Afghanistan made up almost a quarter of the migrants crossing the Channel in the first three months of the year. Out of 4,540 people detected arriving by small boats between January and March 2022, some 24% ...

26 May 2022 at 18:20

Afghans at risk of deportation to be under UK’s ‘umbrella of protection’

Afghans who worked with British security forces will be under the UK’s “umbrella of protection” from deportation in Pakistan, a Foreign Office minister has said. Anne-Marie Trevelyan told MPs that a letter from the ...

17 Apr 2024 at 15:47

Afghan resettlement schemes to close to new applications under rule changes

Resettlement schemes for Afghans to come to the UK after the Taliban takeover will be closed as ministers seek to focus defence efforts on the nation’s security. New immigration rule changes laid in Parliament on ...

01 Jul 2025 at 15:10

More than 100 Britons’ details in leaked Afghan dataset, including spies and SAS

The details of more than 100 Britons, including spies and special forces, were included in a massive data leak that resulted in thousands of Afghans being secretly relocated to the UK. Defence sources have said ...

17 Jul 2025 at 19:25

No 10 defends Healey amid accusations he misled Commons over Afghan data leak

Downing Street has defended John Healey amid accusations he misled Parliament over the Afghan data leak that resulted in an unprecedented legal gagging order under the previous Tory government. Number 10 said ...

18 Jul 2025 at 16:58

Defence Secretary offers ‘sincere apology’ for leak of Afghans’ personal data

Defence Secretary John Healey has offered a “sincere apology” on behalf of the British Government for a massive data breach which exposed details of Afghans who helped British troops. Shadow defence ...

15 Jul 2025 at 17:43

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