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Scottish Government calls for family visa scheme for those fleeing war in Gaza

A Scottish Government minister has written to the Home Office calling for the creation of a Gaza family visa scheme similar to the arrangements which allowed Ukrainians fleeing war to come to the UK. Equalities minister Kaukab Stewart said she ...

21 Nov 2024 at 22:31

Home Office ‘wasted’ £15m of taxpayers’ cash on asbestos-filled migrant camp

The Home Office spent £15 million buying a derelict prison contaminated with asbestos amid political pressure to stop housing migrants in hotels, according to Whitehall’s spending watchdog. The Government department cut corners and paid more ...

15 Nov 2024 at 12:53

World

EU moves to fast-track asylum claims by migrants from seven countries

Migrants from Bangladesh, Colombia, Morocco and Tunisia are unlikely to be granted asylum in Europe and should have their applications fast-tracked so they can be sent home more quickly, the European Union’s executive branch has said. The ...

16 Apr 2025 at 16:15

Which Reform UK policies did Nigel Farage confirm in his speech?

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has promised a “genuine political revolution”. During a speech in London, he made a series of pledges on policy, which he said reflect his party’s commitment to “family, community, and country”. The specific ...

27 May 2025 at 14:12

UK to begin talks on return hubs for failed asylum seekers

The UK will begin talks with other countries on “return hubs” for failed asylum seekers as the Government seeks to crack down on small boats crossing the Channel. On a trip to Albania on Thursday, Sir Keir Starmer announced that the ...

15 May 2025 at 16:36

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