Pakistani, Bangladeshi migrants pretend to be gay to claim asylum in UK: ReportAn undercover investigation reveals a scheme where migrants pay thousands to immigration advisers. They allegedly create fake stories to cl...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
UK stops issuing student visas for several countriesThe UK has implemented a study visa ban on Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, citing their use as a route for asylum claims. This "...
05 Mar, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
UK toughens asylum rules to discourage migrationThe United Kingdom's overhaul of its asylum program takes effect on Monday, the Home Office announced, with the new rules drastically cutti...
02 Mar, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
UK exploring Denmark's model to get tougher on soaring migration figuresBritain is adopting Denmark's tough stance on immigration. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is studying Danish policies for asylum and family...
09 Nov, 2025, 04.02 PM IST
UK warns international students against overstaying visasThe UK government has initiated a campaign to deter international students from overstaying their visas, directly contacting them with warn...
02 Sep, 2025, 02.59 PM IST
AI will help make 'life-or-death' calls in rammed UK asylum systemThe governing Labour party has pledged to hire more asylum caseworkers and set up a new returns and enforcement unit to fast-track removals...
09 May, 2025, 08.20 PM IST
UK plans crackdown on misuse of study, work visas for asylum claimsThe UK government is intensifying efforts to combat asylum claim abuse by foreign nationals, particularly those initially entering on study...
07 May, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
Sex offenders to be denied asylum under new UK lawBritain is set to deny asylum to foreign nationals convicted of sex offences. The new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill aims to ...
29 Apr, 2025, 08.28 PM IST
Here's everything you need to know about UK's new laws and pact with RwandaThe UK government responds to legal concerns by unveiling a bill and treaty regarding asylum seekers sent to Rwanda. The bill, seeking Parl...
08 Dec, 2023, 07.58 PM IST
India to be part of UK's safe states list: What it means and how it will affect IndiansThe official statement from the UK Home Office stated, "Draft legislation laid in Parliament today (Wednesday 8 November) will strengthen t...
10 Nov, 2023, 05.40 PM IST
What are Legionella bacteria? Know how they forced UK govt remove migrants from Bibby Stockholm bargeLegionella bacteria upset the government plan of putting the asylum-seekers on barge till their cases are decided. Know in detail.
12 Aug, 2023, 01.00 AM IST
UK lawyers' watchdog opens investigation into asylum casesThe sting operation report included claims that illegal migrants from Punjab are being allegedly advised by some lawyers in the UK to fake ...
27 Jul, 2023, 08.17 PM IST
Barge to house asylum-seekers arrives in UK as Parliament passes controversial migration billA barge, Bibby Stockholm, that can accommodate 500 asylum-seekers, arrived in England after Parliament passed a bill aimed at curbing migra...
18 Jul, 2023, 05.45 PM IST
Explained: UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda deemed unlawfulUK’s controversial five-year trial to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is facing legal challenges as the courts have ruled against the governm...
29 Jun, 2023, 07.39 PM IST
Sunak, Truss vow crackdown on illegal immigration to UKSunak said he would tighten the statutory definition of who qualifies for asylum in his first 100 days in office, and fight the European Co...
25 Jul, 2022, 12.13 AM IST
- UK opts out of EU directive on asylum
Britain has refused to implement two asylum directives of the EU as part of its moves to be tough on immigration and asylum seekers.
17 Oct, 2011, 11.25 PM IST
- Say cheese to enter UK
he United Kingdom has unveiled an entry-exit system similar to the US-VISIT system, to track all foreigners entering and exiting the UK. Th...
27 Jul, 2006, 01.51 AM IST