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Home Secretary says forthcoming legislation will see biggest overhaul of “broken” asylum system in decades

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Date of publication

05 October 2020

Summary

Conference speech promises 'firm but fair' new system to stop abuse by those who come to UK illegally

Refugee Council launches new telephone support line for refugees and asylum seekers experiencing hardship during coronavirus pandemic

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Date of publication

01 October 2020

Summary

New Infoline set up due to major surge in demand for Refugee Council's support services

Migration Advisory Committee publishes lengthy review of the shortage occupation list ahead of the new points-based immigration system

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Date of publication

29 September 2020

Summary

649-page report recommends around 70 additional occupations for inclusion on the shortage list

NRPF Network launches new website with information about the rights and entitlements of people with no recourse to public funds

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Date of publication

29 September 2020

Summary

Resources and tools for anyone advising a person who has no recourse to public funds about support options

University of Warwick academic paper finds migrants are highly represented among top 1% of UK incomes

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Date of publication

23 September 2020

Summary

Migrants found to make up more than a quarter of UK's top earners

Mr Justice Lane releases updated presidential guidance note on arrangements in the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) during the Covid-19 pandemic

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Date of publication

21 September 2020

Summary

Amended version of March's Presidential Guidance Note No 1 2020

The impact of digitalisation on the immigration process

Blog post

Date of publication

21 September 2020

Written by

Naga Kandiah and Samir Pasha

Public Accounts Committee raises serious concerns over the work of the Home Office Immigration Enforcement directorate

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Date of publication

18 September 2020

Summary

Report calls for the transformation of Immigration Enforcement into a data-led organisation

New report by TheCityUK and Ernst & Young examines UK post-Brexit immigration policy and international trade agreements

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Date of publication

15 September 2020

Summary

Report calls for immigration strategy that provides business-friendly support for the financial services industry

New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules introduces Student and Child Student routes to replace Tier 4

Latest news

Date of publication

10 September 2020

Summary

New study routes are first to be introduced as part of the new points-based immigration system

High Court dismisses challenge to conditions at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre - an extended look

Blog post

Date of publication

10 September 2020

Written by

Sapan Maini-Thompson, UK Human Rights Blog

Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit launches new young people’s guide to age assessments

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Date of publication

10 September 2020

Summary

Illustrated 20-page guide to help young asylum seekers going through the age assessment process

House of Commons Library publishes overview of asylum claims in the UK

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Date of publication

08 September 2020

Summary

Useful new briefing provides factual background on asylum law and processes

House of Lords Constitution Committee warns Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill threatens to add to the complexity of immigration law

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Date of publication

08 September 2020

Summary

Report outlines constitutional concerns raised by Brexit immigration bill

Passports: Foreign law must be proved by expert evidence

Blog post

Date of publication

07 September 2020

Written by

Asad Ali Khan