UK immigration policy
UK Universities Suspend Admissions from Pakistan and Bangladesh Due to Rising Visa Misuse Concerns
Dec 06, 2025 12:38 am CST
Multiple British universities have implemented admission restrictions for Pakistani and Bangladeshi students following concerns about visa abuse and asylum claims. At least nine UK institutions have suspended recruitment from these countries after the government tightened visa compliance thresholds, requiring universities to maintain visa refusal rates below 5% while Pakistan and Bangladesh currently face rejection rates of 18% and 22% respectively.
UK's New Immigration Policy: Extended Settlement Waiting Periods and How It Impacts Indian Migrants
Nov 21, 2025 02:29 pm CST
The United Kingdom is implementing its most significant immigration reform in nearly 50 years, extending waiting periods for permanent settlement to up to 20 years for some migrants. The new contribution-based system will prioritize high-skilled workers while creating longer pathways for others, particularly impacting the 250,000 Indian migrants who arrived in 2023. While NHS professionals may qualify after just 5 years, those dependent on benefits could wait four times longer than under current rules.
UK Extends Settlement Path to 10 Years: New 'Earned Migration' System Transforms Immigration Policy
Nov 21, 2025 02:13 am CST
The UK government has introduced a significant overhaul of its immigration system, doubling the settlement period from 5 to 10 years under a new "earned migration" model. The reform creates a tiered approach based on contribution and integration, with different waiting periods for various migrant categories - from fast-tracked paths for NHS professionals to extended 15-20 year waits for low-paid workers and benefit recipients.
UK Introduces Time-Limited Refugee Status in Major Asylum System Overhaul
Nov 15, 2025 03:53 pm CST
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to announce sweeping reforms to Britain's asylum system, including Danish-style temporary protection for refugees instead of permanent residency. The Labour government aims to regain control of UK borders amid rising Channel crossings and growing public concerns about immigration, with nearly 40,000 irregular migrants arriving by small boats this year alone. The controversial measures reflect Labour's tougher stance on immigration as Reform UK gains in popularity.
Rishi Sunak: Illegal Migration Challenges National Sovereignty | Former UK PM Addresses Immigration Policy
Oct 17, 2025 09:57 pm CST
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addresses illegal migration as a fundamental challenge to national sovereignty at the NDTV World Summit 2025. While emphasizing the UK's identity as a welcoming multi-ethnic democracy for skilled migrants, Sunak defends his strict immigration policies implemented during his tenure, highlighting the importance of lawful immigration and proper integration into British society.
UK Prime Minister Explores India's Aadhaar Model for British Digital ID Implementation
Oct 09, 2025 06:52 pm CST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani during his India visit to study the successful digital identification system as a model for the UK's proposed mandatory digital ID cards, despite historical British resistance to national identification systems and ongoing opposition from civil liberty advocates.
UK PM Starmer's India Visit Focuses On Trade Deal Without Visa Negotiations
Oct 08, 2025 12:31 pm CST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins his two-day visit to India focusing solely on economic cooperation through the recently signed trade agreement, explicitly ruling out visa negotiations despite previous complications. Accompanied by a business delegation, Starmer will meet Prime Minister Modi to advance the deal agreed in May that will take effect next year, maintaining his administration's restrictive stance on immigration.
UK Conservative Party Faces Existential Crisis Under Kemi Badenoch's Leadership
Oct 06, 2025 03:53 pm CST
The UK Conservative Party faces an unprecedented crisis as new leader Kemi Badenoch struggles to reverse plummeting poll ratings that place them fourth behind Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Reform UK. Following their devastating electoral defeat and loss of two-thirds of parliamentary seats, the once-dominant party confronts potential irrelevance, factional infighting, and defections to Nigel Farage's Reform UK as they attempt to rebuild before the 2029 general election.
UK Overhauls Immigration: New 10-Year Path to Permanent Residence for Refugees
Oct 02, 2025 07:39 am CST
Britain has announced sweeping changes to its immigration system, eliminating automatic settlement rights for refugees after five years and doubling the qualifying period to 10 years. The Labour government's new policy requires migrants to demonstrate societal contributions, speak English, and maintain clean records before gaining permanent residence, while also suspending automatic family reunion rights for asylum seekers.
Britain to Implement Stricter Requirements for Migrants Seeking Permanent Residency Status
Sep 29, 2025 02:30 pm CST
The UK government is considering significant changes to permanent residency requirements, with interior minister Shabana Mahmood proposing that migrants demonstrate social contributions, language proficiency, and community involvement to qualify for indefinite leave to remain. This policy shift comes as Labour attempts to address immigration concerns amid growing popularity of Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.