Britain facing ‘permanent asylum backlog’ and £5bn accommodation bill under new Tory migration act
1 year, 7 months ago

Britain facing ‘permanent asylum backlog’ and £5bn accommodation bill under new Tory migration act

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak’s illegal migration bill will make Britain’s migration crisis “significantly worse” by the next election and create a “permanent backlog” of asylum seekers, a leading think tank has warned. The Institute for Public Policy Research said the Illegal Migration Act 2023 will cast thousands of asylum seekers into “permanent limbo”, leaving them in need of continual government support such as accommodation and financial assistance. As well as leaving thousands of asylum seekers effectively trapped in the UK and not allowed to work, the IPPR warned the Illegal Migration Act would create huge costs for the government. He said: “It will make it worse, keeping more people locked in limbo waiting for years for asylum decisions and the taxpayer left footing an almighty bill.” A Home Office spokesperson said: “The Illegal Migration Act will help to clear the asylum backlog by allowing us to detain and swiftly remove those who arrive here illegally.

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Tories warn Labour is scrapping immigration laws which would allow ministers to throw out any future asylum claim by gun-toting Channel boat migrant
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tories warn Labour is scrapping immigration laws which would allow ministers to throw out any future asylum claim by gun-toting Channel boat migrant

Daily Mail  

Labour is scrapping immigration laws which would allow ministers to throw out any future asylum claim by Abu Wadee, the Conservatives warned last night. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp urged Sir Keir Starmer's Government to use measures passed by the Tories when they were in power. Labour is scrapping immigration laws which would allow ministers to throw out any future …

Number of people claiming asylum in UK hits record high
1 month ago

Number of people claiming asylum in UK hits record high

The Independent  

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UK touts a clampdown on illegal working as it seeks to look tough on immigration
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK touts a clampdown on illegal working as it seeks to look tough on immigration

The Independent  

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New asylum seeker laws could cost the immigration service up to €60 million annually
2 months ago

New asylum seeker laws could cost the immigration service up to €60 million annually

NL Times  

The new asylum laws that are currently being developed are going to cost the Immigration and Naturalisation Service 25 to 60 million euros extra annually, the Minister of Asylum and Migration, Marjolein Faber, estimated. The group of asylum seekers who will be given fewer rights under the new laws will likely appeal this, and that will result in extra work …

Asylum distribution law won't be dropped this year despite prior promise, says minister
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Asylum distribution law won't be dropped this year despite prior promise, says minister

NL Times  

The proposal to abolish the Asylum Distribution Law will not be submitted by the end of this year after all. That is another blow to the PVV’s “strictest asylum policy ever.” Scrapping the Asylum Distribution Law, which obliges municipalities to take in their fair share of asylum seekers, was a big part of the coalition agreement. Now, the government will …

Almost 63,000 asylum seekers whose cases were held by Tory government could be given permission to remain by Labour
5 months, 1 week ago

Almost 63,000 asylum seekers whose cases were held by Tory government could be given permission to remain by Labour

Daily Mail  

Almost 63,000 asylum seekers whose cases were placed on hold by the Tories could be granted permission to stay in Britain under Labour. Of 118,882 asylum seekers who were waiting for a Home Office decision at the general election, 62,801 are likely to secure refugee status here based on current rates, the report said. Almost 63,000 asylum seekers whose cases …

Sunak claims Labour would make UK ‘illegal migration capital of the world’
9 months ago

Sunak claims Labour would make UK ‘illegal migration capital of the world’

The Independent  

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Home Office ‘chaos’ as at least 55,500 asylum seekers stuck in new Rwanda backlog
1 year, 1 month ago

Home Office ‘chaos’ as at least 55,500 asylum seekers stuck in new Rwanda backlog

The Independent  

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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 …

PRITI PATEL: Enough is enough... the system is broken and we simply have to be tougher on asylum
1 year, 1 month ago

PRITI PATEL: Enough is enough... the system is broken and we simply have to be tougher on asylum

Daily Mail  

The current asylum system is collapsing. The pressures caused by illegal and dangerous routes to claim asylum, facilitated by serious organised criminal gangs exploiting people and profiting from human misery, not only costs lives but undermines public confidence. As Home Secretary in 2021, I created a clear approach, called the New Plan for Immigration, which set out a simple principle: …

Sunak urged to ‘act now’ by Tory MPs as net migration hits record 745,000
1 year, 4 months ago

Sunak urged to ‘act now’ by Tory MPs as net migration hits record 745,000

The Independent  

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Forcing asylum seekers into shared rooms is unsafe, Sunak warned
1 year, 5 months ago

Forcing asylum seekers into shared rooms is unsafe, Sunak warned

The Independent  

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UK ‘to get access to EU intelligence on migrant crisis in new deal’ – report
1 year, 5 months ago

UK ‘to get access to EU intelligence on migrant crisis in new deal’ – report

The Independent  

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Thousands of new staff would ‘cut asylum backlog and end hotel and barge use’
1 year, 6 months ago

Thousands of new staff would ‘cut asylum backlog and end hotel and barge use’

The Independent  

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Two-thirds of UK public ‘dissatisfied with government’s approach to immigration’
1 year, 6 months ago

Two-thirds of UK public ‘dissatisfied with government’s approach to immigration’

The Independent  

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Just two migrants deported to EU under post-Brexit deal
1 year, 7 months ago

Just two migrants deported to EU under post-Brexit deal

The Independent  

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Sunak insists his ‘Stop the Boats’ pledge will cut ‘unacceptable’ asylum bill
1 year, 7 months ago

Sunak insists his ‘Stop the Boats’ pledge will cut ‘unacceptable’ asylum bill

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Sunak has also pledged by the end of 2023 to clear the backlog …

Ministers accused of ‘disastrous failure’ as 50,000 asylum seekers in hotels
1 year, 7 months ago

Ministers accused of ‘disastrous failure’ as 50,000 asylum seekers in hotels

The Independent  

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Ministers ‘would take until 2036 to removed failed asylum seekers at current rate’
1 year, 7 months ago

Ministers ‘would take until 2036 to removed failed asylum seekers at current rate’

The Independent  

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Government cutting asylum backlog ‘by the backdoor’ as thousands of claims removed from system
1 year, 7 months ago

Government cutting asylum backlog ‘by the backdoor’ as thousands of claims removed from system

The Independent  

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UK imposes visa requirements on five nations citing ‘abuse’ of migration system
1 year, 8 months ago

UK imposes visa requirements on five nations citing ‘abuse’ of migration system

The Independent  

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The U.K.’s illegal migration Bill on its way to becoming law
1 year, 8 months ago

The U.K.’s illegal migration Bill on its way to becoming law

The Hindu  

In a victory for the Rishi Sunak government, the U.K. House of Lords passed the Illegal Migration Bill, a law that will make it the Home Secretary’s “duty” to remove illegal migrants from the U.K. and significantly change existing protections for asylum seekers. By decreasing access to routes to asylum, the Bill seeks to deter illegal migration to the country …

Rishi Sunak’s pledge to clear ‘legacy’ asylum backlog on course to fail, watchdog finds
1 year, 9 months ago

Rishi Sunak’s pledge to clear ‘legacy’ asylum backlog on course to fail, watchdog finds

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak govt moves to curb migration: ‘If you come illegally, you will be…’
1 year, 9 months ago

Rishi Sunak govt moves to curb migration: ‘If you come illegally, you will be…’

Live Mint  

Rishi Sunak will defend the government's actions in controlling migration this week, stating that the UK government is facing challenges in managing the influx of arrivals. “It’s placing serious pressure on public services and our ability to successfully integrate people into the country.” The influx of migrants arriving in small boats and reaching record levels has made immigration a contentious …

Asylum system ‘riddled with abuse’ and needs fundamental change – Jenrick
1 year, 9 months ago

Asylum system ‘riddled with abuse’ and needs fundamental change – Jenrick

The Independent  

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UN report says government deportation bids ‘leave asylum seekers in limbo at a higher cost’
1 year, 9 months ago

UN report says government deportation bids ‘leave asylum seekers in limbo at a higher cost’

The Independent  

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Sunak says immigration not out of control despite record-high figures
1 year, 10 months ago

Sunak says immigration not out of control despite record-high figures

The Independent  

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PM declines to recommit to manifesto pledge to bring down legal migration levels
1 year, 10 months ago

PM declines to recommit to manifesto pledge to bring down legal migration levels

The Independent  

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UK House of Commons backs controversial migration bill
1 year, 11 months ago

UK House of Commons backs controversial migration bill

Associated Press  

LONDON — British lawmakers on Wednesday approved a sweeping bill that will dramatically curb migrants’ ability to seek asylum in the U.K., despite critics’ allegations that it breaks international law. Members of the House of Commons voted by 289 to 230 to back the Illegal Migration Bill, which the Conservatives government says will will deter tens of thousands of people …

Illegal Migration Bill ‘risks breaching international obligations’ – EHRC
1 year, 11 months ago

Illegal Migration Bill ‘risks breaching international obligations’ – EHRC

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UK pushes on with asylum law despite rights group opposition
2 years ago

UK pushes on with asylum law despite rights group opposition

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government pushed its contentious migration bill forward in Parliament on Monday, despite a call from Europe’s top human rights organization for lawmakers to block the legislation. The Illegal Migration Bill would bar asylum claims by anyone who reaches the U.K. by unauthorized means, and compel the government to detain and then deport them “to their home …

UNHCR: Illegal Migration Bill ‘extinguishes’ most refugees’ right to seek asylum
2 years ago

UNHCR: Illegal Migration Bill ‘extinguishes’ most refugees’ right to seek asylum

The Independent  

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Explained: The challenges that the UK faces in implementing new illegal migration bill
2 years ago

Explained: The challenges that the UK faces in implementing new illegal migration bill

Firstpost  

One of the most pressing concerns raised by the bill is where people would be relocated. If people continue to arrive in large numbers in the UK, not being able to process and resolve their asylum claims could cause significant operational and financial difficulties, in addition to the human cost In its new illegal migration bill, the UK government has …

EU home affairs chief warns UK asylum plan may be illegal
2 years ago

EU home affairs chief warns UK asylum plan may be illegal

The Hindu  

Britain's plan to refuse to allow migrants arriving in small boats the right to claim asylum may breach its international obligations, the EU's home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson warned on Thursday. Arriving at a meeting of European Union interior ministers in Brussels, Johansson said she had spoken to UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman to discuss the planned legislation, which may …

UK justifies its asylum policy following a Nazi comparison
2 years ago

UK justifies its asylum policy following a Nazi comparison

Firstpost  

Presenting the Illegal Migration Bill in parliament, Home Secretary Suella Braverman attached a letter conceding that she could not confirm yet whether the plan respected European human rights law London: Britain Wednesday hit back at critics including the United Nations and football presenter Gary Lineker, after he compared its new plan on illegal immigration to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany. …

Rishi Sunak’s plan to stop small-boat crossings breaks international law, UN says
2 years ago

Rishi Sunak’s plan to stop small-boat crossings breaks international law, UN says

The Independent  

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UK PM Rishi Sunak plans tough new law against illegal migration
2 years ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak plans tough new law against illegal migration

Deccan Chronicle  

London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday announced a clamp down on illegal migration with a new proposed law to tackle the issue of migrants crossing over into the UK illegally and dangerously in small boats from across the English Channel. The British Indian leader had made cracking down on this illegal route between the UK's sea border with …

Asylum seekers from top countries to be sent questionairres to decide claims after Sunak’s backlog pledge
2 years, 1 month ago

Asylum seekers from top countries to be sent questionairres to decide claims after Sunak’s backlog pledge

The Independent  

Thousands of asylum seekers are to be sent 10-page questionnaires that could be used to decide their claims, as the Home Office struggles to achieve Rishi Sunak’s pledge to clear a record backlog. Home Office officials said “reminders” would be used, but could not confirm that they knew the current address, phone number and contact details of all asylum seekers. …

SNP MP urges support for Bill to allow asylum seekers to work
2 years, 3 months ago

SNP MP urges support for Bill to allow asylum seekers to work

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson and Priti Patel pressure PM to ignore ECHR rulings on Rwanda
2 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson and Priti Patel pressure PM to ignore ECHR rulings on Rwanda

The Independent  

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British PM Rishi Sunak unveils 5-step illegal immigration clampdown
2 years, 3 months ago

British PM Rishi Sunak unveils 5-step illegal immigration clampdown

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, set out a new five-step strategy to clamp down on illegal immigration, with a promise to end the government's backlog of asylum applications by the end of next year. “The Prime Minister of Albania has himself said there is no reason why we cannot return Albanian asylum seekers immediately,” said …

Migration crackdown comes 8 months after laws the government said would ‘fix broken asylum system’
2 years, 3 months ago

Migration crackdown comes 8 months after laws the government said would ‘fix broken asylum system’

The Independent  

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New migrant measures treat asylum seekers like criminals, campaigners say
2 years, 3 months ago

New migrant measures treat asylum seekers like criminals, campaigners say

The Independent  

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UK PM announces new measures to curb ‘illegal’ immigration
2 years, 3 months ago

UK PM announces new measures to curb ‘illegal’ immigration

Al Jazeera  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says will introduce legislation to halt people from remaining in the UK ‘illegally’. Sunak said a new unit would be created to tackle crossings and that in the future, asylum seekers would be housed in disused holiday parks, former student accommodation and surplus military sites rather than hotels. UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman recently called …

Labour vows fast-track crackdown on asylum claims from ‘safe’ countries
2 years, 3 months ago

Labour vows fast-track crackdown on asylum claims from ‘safe’ countries

The Independent  

Labour has promised to introduce a new fast-tracking process for migrants from Albania and other “safe” countries in a bid to clear the huge backlog of claims. Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper accused the government of failing to “get any grip” – saying it was time for a fast-track system so “unfounded asylum claims can be rejected and returned in …

Lock up all cross-Channel asylum seekers indefinitely, Suella Braverman tells PM
2 years, 3 months ago

Lock up all cross-Channel asylum seekers indefinitely, Suella Braverman tells PM

The Independent  

All asylum seekers using “illegal” routes would be locked up indefinitely and banned from ever settling in the UK, under hardline plans backed by the home secretary. Suella Braverman is understood to also endorse recommendations to cap the numbers granted asylum at 20,000 a year and to pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights. In her …

UK’s treatment of asylum seekers must comply with international law, UN says
2 years, 4 months ago

UK’s treatment of asylum seekers must comply with international law, UN says

The Independent  

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Government’s post-Brexit failures – not Channel migrant crossings – broke UK asylum system, MPs say
2 years, 8 months ago

Government’s post-Brexit failures – not Channel migrant crossings – broke UK asylum system, MPs say

The Independent  

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Number of people awaiting an asylum decision in UK surges by 300% in four years
2 years, 10 months ago

Number of people awaiting an asylum decision in UK surges by 300% in four years

The Independent  

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