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Activists accuse Patel of ‘racist and inhumane’ Rwanda policy at dinner

Activists accused Priti Patel of “racist” and “inhumane” policies over Government plans to send migrants to Rwanda during her appearance at a Conservative party dinner. The Home Secretary was speaking at the Bassetlaw Conservatives Spring Dinner in ...

07 May 2022 at 19:55

Scotland

Almost three in five feel immigration is positive for Scotland, poll finds

Scots are “broadly comfortable” with migration and almost three-fifths believe it has a positive impact on the country, a survey has found. The poll, which is the first study of attitudes to immigration in Scotland since 2014, also found a ...

14 Sept 2023 at 00:01

More migrant fruit pickers will be allowed in the UK if needed, says Rishi Sunak

More migrant fruit pickers will be allowed in the UK if needed, PM says – report

More seasonal fruit pickers will be allowed into the UK if they are needed, Rishi Sunak has said after the Home Secretary pushed for lower migration. The Prime Minister confirmed during a farming summit in Downing Street that an extra 10,...

16 May 2023 at 18:11

Scotland

Most Scots want to see more skilled immigrants arriving, poll suggests

The majority of respondents to a recent poll want to see more skilled people coming to Scotland from overseas. The study, done by the Diffley Partnership for Migration Policy Scotland, spoke to 2,035 Scots between February 1 and ...

13 May 2024 at 14:38

Ireland

‘No compelling case’ to further change support for Ukrainians – Harris

There is no “compelling case” to make changes to State assistance for Ukrainians fleeing the war, the Taoiseach has said. Asked about reports that Ukrainians arriving into Ireland from March will not be offered accommodation, ...

09 Oct 2024 at 16:15

World

Italy sends the first ship with migrants to Albania

Italy is transferring the first group of migrants to Albania, the Interior Ministry said on Monday, as part of a contentious plan to process thousands of asylum seekers outside its borders. A naval ship departed from the ...

14 Oct 2024 at 19:52

World

Greece seeks tougher EU migration policies amid fear over Middle East wars

Greece is seeking stricter European Union migration policies as it braces for a potential surge in migrants and refugees due to ongoing war in the Middle East, a senior government official said. Migration minister Nikos ...

30 Oct 2024 at 11:48

£715 million spent on scrapped Rwanda deportation scheme, breakdown reveals

A total of £715 million was spent on the Rwanda deportation scheme, a cost breakdown of the plan has shown. Among the costs outlined are £290 million paid to Rwanda’s government, £50 million on flights, escorting, ...

02 Dec 2024 at 18:34

Colombia’s president says visa restrictions to be imposed on British citizens

Colombia’s president said his country will impose visa requirements on British citizens in response to the UK Government’s decision to impose visa rules on Colombian visitors. The changes, which came into force ...

27 Nov 2024 at 03:37

Visas rules for Colombians visiting UK amid rising number of asylum claims

The number of Colombians claiming asylum in the UK has soared, prompting the Government to impose visa rules on visitors from the country. The changes, which came into force at 3pm on Tuesday, mean visitors ...

26 Nov 2024 at 17:52

Protesters throw missiles and chase Iraqi PM’s car as he leaves Downing Street

Iraqi protesters opposed to a migration returns agreement with the UK chased their Prime Minister’s car down the road as it left Downing Street. Sir Keir Starmer and his counterpart, Mohammed Shia’ Al ...

14 Jan 2025 at 21:47

Auctioned student and NHS visas among recommendations to tackle immigration

Student and NHS visas being allocated through an auction process, and a reception centre on Ascension Island, are among the measures the Government should take to help reduce immigration, a new ...

18 Jan 2025 at 22:00

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