Asylum seeker fishermen play rising role in UK migrant smuggling
Channel migrant smuggling shifted to small boats post-2018, with organized crime exploiting asylum seeker fishermen as both pilots…
Articles by & updated by Lukas Brandt
Portugal voting rights for foreigners a key issue ahead of 2025 election
Portugal’s May 2025 legislative election highlights foreigner voting rights and new deportation policies. Immigrants are 15% of the…
Singapore’s British roots shape its modern immigration outlook
Singapore expertly preserves its British heritage and unique multicultural identity while welcoming immigrants. Clear immigration rules and integration…
Starmer proposes sending failed asylum seekers to third-country return hubs
Starmer’s plan creates return hubs in Eastern Europe and the Balkans for failed asylum seekers, excluding those with…
Asylum claims to UK rise dramatically, driven by small boat crossings
In 2024, UK asylum claims peaked at 108,000—driven by small boat arrivals and surging numbers from certain countries.…
Leicester City hosts far more asylum seekers than East Midlands average
Leicester City now supports over 1,600 asylum seekers, equaling 44 per 10,000 residents—well above the East Midlands average.…
UK Government reassures Hongkongers on future of BN(O) visa route
The BN(O) visa helps Hongkongers move to the UK, but potential changes may double residency wait times and…
English Language Schools warn new visa rules threaten their future
UK immigration tightening hits English language schools hard, restricting short-term visas, raising English requirements, and delaying residency. This…
Malta citizenship-by-investment scheme ends after European Court ruling
Malta’s popular citizenship-by-investment program was ruled illegal by the European Court of Justice, ending the EU’s last direct…