New crackdown to limit EU migrants' benefits in bid to counter Ukip
10 years, 9 months ago

New crackdown to limit EU migrants' benefits in bid to counter Ukip

Daily Mail  

New crackdown to limit EU migrants' access to benefits: Ministers' plan to try and win back dissatisfied voters from Ukip New proposals could kick unemployed EU migrants out after six months But it faces opposition from the Liberal Democrats, who have to sign off Unlikely to have big impact on migration as most EU migrants don't claim Ministers are drawing up plans for a new crackdown on migrants’ access to benefits to try to win back disaffected voters from Ukip. The new push, which could see unemployed EU nationals kicked out of the country after just six months, was announced yesterday amid continued fallout from the Ukip surge in last week’s elections. He added: ‘Ukip is a protest party; most of the people who are voting for Ukip – not all of them, but most of them – are disillusioned voters of other parties who moved to Ukip to send us a message and we’ve got a year to show that we’ve got that message.’ Curbs: Romanian migrants sleeping rough on the central reservation of Park Lane, central London Good show: Ukip leader Nigel Farage, celebrates with newly elected councillors in Basildon on Saturday after his party's local election successes Downing Street sources dismissed Mr Davis’s call to move the referendum forward, saying it wouldn’t make the ‘slightest difference on the doorstep’. 'Grasp the nettle': Tory backbencher David Davis called on David Cameron to bring the proposed referendum on EU membership forward to 2016 Mrs May accepted it had ‘become more difficult’ for ministers to hit their target of cutting net migration – the number of people arriving minus those departing - to below 100,000 by the time of the next election.

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More than half of Brits say Labour's borders policy is NOT tough enough as Tories demand ban on benefits claimants getting citizenship
1 month, 2 weeks ago

More than half of Brits say Labour's borders policy is NOT tough enough as Tories demand ban on benefits claimants getting citizenship

Daily Mail  

More than half of Britons think Labour's borders policy is not tough enough, according to a new poll. A YouGov survey of more than 4,800 people found that 56 per cent thought the Government's immigration policy was not strict enough. A YouGov survey of more than 4,800 people found that 56 per cent thought the Government's immigration policy was not …

Tories pledge to expel low-paid and unemployed migrants from UK
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tories pledge to expel low-paid and unemployed migrants from UK

The Independent  

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Asylum seekers will be stripped of their benefits under new rules in Germany as the country continues to crack down on migration
5 months ago

Asylum seekers will be stripped of their benefits under new rules in Germany as the country continues to crack down on migration

Daily Mail  

Asylum seekers will be stripped of their benefits as Germany cracks down on immigration after the country's parliament on Friday voted to tighten its rules for refugees. German parliament on Friday voted to tighten rules for asylum seekers as Berlin takes a tougher line on immigration after recent electoral gains for the far right The implementation of the stricter rules …

German state cuts benefits for 'lazy' migrants after they refused request to help clear flood debris
8 months ago

German state cuts benefits for 'lazy' migrants after they refused request to help clear flood debris

Daily Mail  

The state of Saxony-Anhalt has cut the benefits of asylum seekers who refused to pick up debris following heavy flooding in east Germany for less than a pound an hour. Ukrainian refugees queue for food in the welcome area after their arrival at the main train station in Berlin, Germany, March 8, 2022 The state of Saxony-Anhalt has cut the …

Block asylum seekers from working to make UK less attractive, says Robert Jenrick
1 year, 1 month ago

Block asylum seekers from working to make UK less attractive, says Robert Jenrick

The Telegraph  

Bans on asylum seekers working in the UK should be extended to make the country less attractive to illegal migrants, the former immigration minister said. Speaking during a trip to southern Texas, Robert Jenrick warned Britain must learn a lesson from the chaos engulfing America’s 1,950-mile border with Mexico, where almost 2.5 million illegal crossings occurred last year alone. He …

Just two migrants deported to EU under post-Brexit deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Just two migrants deported to EU under post-Brexit deal

The Independent  

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Brexit promised to ‘take back control’. Now foreign nationals are arriving in their droves
2 years, 6 months ago

Brexit promised to ‘take back control’. Now foreign nationals are arriving in their droves

The Telegraph  

That comes on top of the 6.7 million applications by EU citizens already in the UK who have applied for settled status, of which 6.5 million have been concluded, according to Thursday's data. It is not surprising that John Hayes, a former Home Office minister and the chairman of the Tory Common Sense group, believes the next prime minister - …

Asylum seekers in UK waiting more than six months for decision must be allowed to work, UN says
2 years, 7 months ago

Asylum seekers in UK waiting more than six months for decision must be allowed to work, UN says

The Independent  

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Asylum seeker employment ban should be lifted, say government advisors
3 years, 3 months ago

Asylum seeker employment ban should be lifted, say government advisors

The Independent  

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Surge in asylum seekers considered for removal to EU despite UK’s failure to create return deals
3 years, 6 months ago

Surge in asylum seekers considered for removal to EU despite UK’s failure to create return deals

The Independent  

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Over 6 million EU citizens apply to settle in post-Brexit UK
3 years, 8 months ago

Over 6 million EU citizens apply to settle in post-Brexit UK

Associated Press  

LONDON — More than 6 million European Union citizens applied to settle in the U.K. before the end-June deadline that the British government had imposed as part of the country’s departure from the bloc. In a statement Friday, Britain’s Home Office said of the 6.02 million people who had applied, 400,000 applications were made in the final month before the …

UK plan for tougher asylum-seeker rules draws criticism
3 years, 11 months ago

UK plan for tougher asylum-seeker rules draws criticism

The Independent  

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EU border chief wins support amid migrant pushback reports
4 years, 3 months ago

EU border chief wins support amid migrant pushback reports

The Independent  

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British MPs back plans to tighten immigration rules
4 years, 10 months ago

British MPs back plans to tighten immigration rules

Al Jazeera  

New rules imply thousands of front-line key workers are ‘unwelcome in our country’, says Labour figure. The UK government’s new immigration system, proposed in the middle of a global pandemic, “sends a signal” that anyone earning less than 25,600 pounds is “unskilled”, said shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds. 200219085224829 Opening the second reading debate, Home Secretary Priti Patel said the …

Tory migration plan will shut out 140,000 EU workers
5 years, 1 month ago

Tory migration plan will shut out 140,000 EU workers

The Independent  

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More than 500,000 EU nationals apply to stay in UK in single month amid ‘terror’ at prospect of no-deal Brexit
5 years, 4 months ago

More than 500,000 EU nationals apply to stay in UK in single month amid ‘terror’ at prospect of no-deal Brexit

The Independent  

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Most UK firms ‘not ready’ for post-Brexit drop in EU workers from 2021
5 years, 6 months ago

Most UK firms ‘not ready’ for post-Brexit drop in EU workers from 2021

The Independent  

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UK to offer EU citizens three-year immigration scheme after no-deal Brexit; move aimed at reassuring businesses recruiting staff
5 years, 6 months ago

UK to offer EU citizens three-year immigration scheme after no-deal Brexit; move aimed at reassuring businesses recruiting staff

Firstpost  

New policy will allow immigrants, their close family members from European Economic Area, to apply to live and work in Britain for up to three years London: Britain’s government on Wednesday announced a three-year immigration scheme to cover most European citizens wanting to come to Britain after a no-deal Brexit, in a move aimed at reassuring business they will still …

New immigration rules to 'control' Britain's borders after Brexit finally unveiled
6 years, 3 months ago

New immigration rules to 'control' Britain's borders after Brexit finally unveiled

Daily Mail  

There will be no cap on short term workers coming to the UK until at least 2025, new immigration proposals out today reveal. There will be no cap on short term workers coming to the UK until at least 2025, new immigration proposals unveiled by Sajid Javid reveal In a swipe at Theresa May Mr Javid refused to back the …

UK says EU immigrants won’t get priority after Brexit
6 years, 5 months ago

UK says EU immigrants won’t get priority after Brexit

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, England — Britain will not offer European Union citizens preferential immigration status after Brexit, the government said Tuesday, announcing a system designed to give migrants with skills the U.K. needs priority over low-skilled migrants. Announcing Britain’s biggest immigration changes in a generation, Prime Minister Theresa May said that the new system “ends freedom of movement once and for all” …

UK immigration policy: Theresa May Cabinet 'agrees not to favour EU workers after Brexit'
6 years, 5 months ago

UK immigration policy: Theresa May Cabinet 'agrees not to favour EU workers after Brexit'

Firstpost  

Citizens from the other 27 EU member states are currently free to live and work in Britain under the bloc’s freedom of movement rules, but this will end after Brexit. London: Prime Minister Theresa May’s Cabinet has agreed that European Union citizens should not have preferential access to work in Britain compared to people from elsewhere after Brexit, media reports …

UK policy of deporting homeless EU citizens could be illegal, European Commission suggests
7 years, 3 months ago

UK policy of deporting homeless EU citizens could be illegal, European Commission suggests

The Independent  

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Brexit: Government report on EU migration impact not due until September 2018 - six months before Britain leaves bloc
7 years, 7 months ago

Brexit: Government report on EU migration impact not due until September 2018 - six months before Britain leaves bloc

The Independent  

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Brexit latest: Slowing immigration from European Union already hurting labour market say recruiters
7 years, 10 months ago

Brexit latest: Slowing immigration from European Union already hurting labour market say recruiters

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Ukip calls for homeless or unemployed EU citizens to be deported after Brexit
7 years, 11 months ago

Ukip calls for homeless or unemployed EU citizens to be deported after Brexit

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One million EU citizens in Britain 'at risk of deportation' amid surge in permanent residency applications since Brexit vote
8 years, 3 months ago

One million EU citizens in Britain 'at risk of deportation' amid surge in permanent residency applications since Brexit vote

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UK must prepare for immigration surge after Brexit, Home Affairs Committee warns
8 years, 7 months ago

UK must prepare for immigration surge after Brexit, Home Affairs Committee warns

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EU immigrants help create jobs, not take them, study claims
8 years, 9 months ago

EU immigrants help create jobs, not take them, study claims

The Independent  

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David Cameron still insists immigration figures can be slashed
9 years ago

David Cameron still insists immigration figures can be slashed

Daily Mail  

Of the arrivals, some 257,000 were EU migrants according to new figures David Cameron yesterday insisted he could cut net migration to below 100,000 – despite new figures showing it remains close to record high levels. But Mr Cameron said his welfare brake and change to benefit rules would have an ‘impact’, adding: ‘I’m convinced if we do all of …

David Cameron's deal delaying benefits could INCREASE number of migrants
9 years, 1 month ago

David Cameron's deal delaying benefits could INCREASE number of migrants

Daily Mail  

With the new regime not expected to come into force until mid-2017, large numbers are expected to flock here to take advantage Critics warn it could lead to number of incomers entering UK going up EU migrants could claim benefits within months of arriving in the UK even if the Government uses the so-called ‘emergency brake’. POLAND'S PRIME MINISTER BEATA …

EU membership is stopping us cutting migrant benefits further, Tory DWP minister says
9 years, 1 month ago

EU membership is stopping us cutting migrant benefits further, Tory DWP minister says

The Independent  

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Why the EU emergency brake on migrant benefits is sexist
9 years, 1 month ago

Why the EU emergency brake on migrant benefits is sexist

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EU referendum: Migrants in UK say David Cameron's plan to curb benefits will not affect immigration
9 years, 1 month ago

EU referendum: Migrants in UK say David Cameron's plan to curb benefits will not affect immigration

The Independent  

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EU refuses to give David Cameron the four-year ban on EU migrant benefits he requested
9 years, 1 month ago

EU refuses to give David Cameron the four-year ban on EU migrant benefits he requested

The Independent  

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Cameron hails plan for new terms of UK’s EU membership
9 years, 1 month ago

Cameron hails plan for new terms of UK’s EU membership

CNN  

Story highlights A proposal for renegotiated UK terms of EU membership has been released It grants key concessions sought by Britain's Prime Minister, including a freeze on migrant benefits The UK will hold a referendum on whether to leave the EU by the end of next year London CNN — British Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed a new plan …

One in three Britons wants to ban migrants from ever receiving in-work or child benefits
9 years, 1 month ago

One in three Britons wants to ban migrants from ever receiving in-work or child benefits

The Independent  

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EU referendum: David Cameron backs down on migrant benefit ban demands
9 years, 3 months ago

EU referendum: David Cameron backs down on migrant benefit ban demands

The Independent  

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David Cameron set to ditch key demand on EU migrants' access to welfare, Brussels officials claim
9 years, 3 months ago

David Cameron set to ditch key demand on EU migrants' access to welfare, Brussels officials claim

The Independent  

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The four charts that show how vital EU migrants are to the UK workforce
9 years, 4 months ago

The four charts that show how vital EU migrants are to the UK workforce

The Independent  

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The one paragraph that shows David Cameron's EU plans have gone off the rails
9 years, 4 months ago

The one paragraph that shows David Cameron's EU plans have gone off the rails

The Independent  

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David Cameron 'open to different ways' of achieving core goal of barring EU migrants from claiming benefits
9 years, 4 months ago

David Cameron 'open to different ways' of achieving core goal of barring EU migrants from claiming benefits

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Europe migrant crisis: Borders tightened, tensions heightened across Schengen free-travel zone
9 years, 4 months ago

Europe migrant crisis: Borders tightened, tensions heightened across Schengen free-travel zone

ABC  

European nations are tightening their borders as they struggle to cope with the mass movement of refugees and migrants, threatening the European Union's ideal of the free movement of people across the continent. Key points: Asylum seekers struggle to pass through Balkan states Strain mounts on Europe's Schengen free-travel agreement Tony Abbott's advice to turn back asylum seekers resonates with …

EU 'will block Prime Minister David Cameron's migrant benefits blitz'
9 years, 5 months ago

EU 'will block Prime Minister David Cameron's migrant benefits blitz'

Daily Mail  

PM had made the benefits pledge central to his plan to David Cameron will fail to get his key EU demand to stop benefits for working migrants who have been in the country less than four years, British diplomats say. Last month, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, pictured, warned Mr Cameron's proposals on migrant benefits were the 'most sensitive' and 'most …

Europe migrant crisis: EU to speed up deportations of 'economic migrants' in bid to reduce numbers
9 years, 5 months ago

Europe migrant crisis: EU to speed up deportations of 'economic migrants' in bid to reduce numbers

ABC  

European Union nations have agreed to speed up the deportation of "economic migrants" in a bid to take a harder line on tackling the bloc's worst asylum seeker crisis since World War II. Key points: EU endorses program to send back economic migrants UN to vote on draft resolution to authorise military action against smugglers Europe has received more than …

Europe migrant crisis: German business leaders say providing jobs to asylum seekers will help economy
9 years, 6 months ago

Europe migrant crisis: German business leaders say providing jobs to asylum seekers will help economy

ABC  

Business leaders in Germany, Europe's largest economy, are calling for the thousands of asylum seekers arriving in the country every day to be offered jobs. Key points: German industrial leaders have called for asylum seekers arriving in the country to be offered jobs The country expects to receive 800,000 asylum applications this year — a record figure Business leaders say …

Calais migrant crisis: UK Government announces plans to fly migrants out of Europe to bring an end to the border emergency
9 years, 7 months ago

Calais migrant crisis: UK Government announces plans to fly migrants out of Europe to bring an end to the border emergency

The Independent  

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Britain's David Cameron unveils immigration crackdown ahead of EU talks
9 years, 10 months ago

Britain's David Cameron unveils immigration crackdown ahead of EU talks

ABC  

British prime minister David Cameron has said restricting welfare payments to EU workers is an "absolute requirement" of his efforts to renegotiate the UK's relationship with the bloc as he unveiled a new crackdown on immigration. Mr Cameron also repeated a promise to restrict the right of European Union workers from claiming unemployment and in-work welfare benefits — a controversial …

30,000 reasons why the rhetoric on immigrants claiming benefits can stop now
10 years, 2 months ago

30,000 reasons why the rhetoric on immigrants claiming benefits can stop now

The Independent  

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Britain to curb EU migrants benefit to reduce immigration
10 years, 3 months ago

Britain to curb EU migrants benefit to reduce immigration

India TV News  

London: British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday that immigrants from the EU need to work in Britain for four years so they could claim benefits in the country. In the speech in the West Midlands Friday, the prime minister said over the last 10 years, immigration to Britain has soared, while the number of Britons going to work …

U.K. to reduce migrant numbers
10 years, 3 months ago

U.K. to reduce migrant numbers

The Hindu  

In his much-anticipated speech on migration, U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has set out a raft of measures to reduce the number of migrants — especially from the European Union — coming to the U.K. His speech comes a day after the release of figures which suggest that net migration in 2014 is now 16,000 higher than what it was …

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