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Defence Secretary outlines reforms to Afghan resettlement schemes

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Date of publication

18 December 2024

Summary

'Complicated' resettlement schemes to be streamlined into single pipeline, time in initial accommodation to be limited

European Commission refers UK to EU court over free movement law breaches

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Date of publication

16 December 2024

Summary

UK accused of failing to comply with EU law on free movement of EU citizens and their family members

Essential eVisa advice and rights explained in new print out and carry guide by the3million and Migrants Organise

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Date of publication

16 December 2024

Summary

New pocket-sized 'bust' card includes advice on what to do if an eVisa cannot be shown

ICIBI report raises concerns over quality of Home Office’s modern slavery decisions

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Date of publication

15 December 2024

Summary

Immigration Enforcement Competent Authority 'has placed speed above rigorous attention to detail', David Bolt finds

Home Secretary details new agreements with European neighbours to tackle irregular migration

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Date of publication

11 December 2024

Summary

Enhanced cooperation with Belgium, France, Germany, and The Netherlands announced

6,500 Syrians affected as Home Office pauses asylum decisions and withdraws all Syria country information and policy

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Date of publication

10 December 2024

Summary

UNHCR emphasises that situation remains uncertain, calls for patience and vigilance before decisions on returns

Lady Chief Justice highlights ‘huge’ 82% increase in First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum) cases in last quarter

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Date of publication

09 December 2024

Summary

More judges are being recruited but won't be in post until at least autumn 2025

28-day refugee ‘move-on’ period doubled to 56 days in new Home Office trial

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Date of publication

06 December 2024

Summary

Six-month pilot to run from 9 December gives new refugees more time to find housing and employment

New Commons Library research briefing on UK migrant returns agreements with other countries

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Date of publication

06 December 2024

Summary

UK’s agreements with 24 countries detailed, as Government highlights increase in returns since taking office

Minister announces significant revision to eVisa rollout timetable

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Date of publication

04 December 2024

Summary

Validity of expiring Biometric Residence Permits will now be extended until at least 31 March 2025

The Guardian: Government to announce delay in full implementation of eVisas from 1 January 2025

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Date of publication

03 December 2024

Summary

A written statement to Parliament on eVisas will be made tomorrow

Home Secretary vows to fix ‘collapse in controls’ on migration and borders, calls £715 million Rwanda plan a ‘grotesque waste of money’

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Date of publication

02 December 2024

Summary

In Parliamentary statement, Yvette Cooper says Government are clear that net migration must come down

New guidance issued on litigation friends in the Immigration and Asylum Chambers of the Upper Tribunal and First-tier Tribunal

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Date of publication

02 December 2024

Summary

Mr Justice Dove and Judge Plimmer provide practical guidance on the appointment and role of litigation friends

Immigration legal aid fees to rise for first time in almost thirty years, Government announces

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Date of publication

29 November 2024

Summary

Lord Chancellor announces fee increase for immigration and housing, calls it important step in rebuilding 'neglected' justice system

Prime Minister criticises Conservatives’ ‘open border’ immigration policies following latest ONS migration statistics

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Date of publication

28 November 2024

Summary

Net migration is falling, but previous Office for National Statistics estimates are significantly revised upwards