UK warns universities of international student recruitment ban over visa abuseThe UK government is implementing stricter rules for universities recruiting international students, threatening institutions with high vis...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Pakistan, Bangladesh students 'becoming' gay to seek asylum in UKAn undercover investigation reveals a network in the UK charging migrants thousands of pounds for fake gay asylum claims. Advisers allegedl...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
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 could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled - making it one of the longest waits in worldThe UK government plans to significantly increase the time migrants must wait for permanent residency, doubling the standard period to ten ...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM 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 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
Indian student visas for UK decline, immigration detentions doubleUK Home Office statistics reveal a decline in Indian and Chinese student visas, with Indian students increasingly pursuing Master's degrees...
22 Aug, 2025, 10.07 AM IST
UK may set up migrant 'return hubs' in other countries for rejected asylum seekersPrime Minister Kier Starmer is exploring "return hubs" in other countries for rejected UK asylum seekers awaiting deportation, calling it a...
16 May, 2025, 10.15 AM 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
S Jaishankar discusses situation in Bangladesh with UK Foreign Secretary David LammyExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the situation in Bangladesh and West Asia with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a p...
08 Aug, 2024, 05.15 PM IST
Sheikh Hasina: Where can ousted Bangladesh PM go next as UK asylum looks tricky?Bangladesh Crisis: Sheikh Hasina, the deposed Prime Minister of Bangladesh, faces complications in her plans to seek asylum in the UK. Whil...
07 Aug, 2024, 11.06 AM 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
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
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
Over 40,000 migrants cross English Channel in makeshift boats to reach UKAccording to the British government records, more than 40,000 migrants from different countries have made their way to the UK by crossing t...
14 Nov, 2022, 04.29 PM 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