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UK asylum seeker accommodation firm directors share €4.68m compensation

Two UK asylum housing firm directors shared €4.68 million amid rising accommodation costs, with over 400 hotels used. Government plans…

British Citizenship Applications Soar After Trump’s Return

US citizens are applying for British citizenship at record rates due to Trump's return, UK tax reforms, and safety concerns.…

UK proposes sweeping Immigration System changes in new white paper

The UK granted asylum in 2025 to a victim of domestic abuse amidst immigration reforms strengthening border controls. Protections exist…

UK asylum system sees lowest backlog since 2021, new data shows

UK asylum claims reached 109,000 by March 2025 with a 13% backlog drop to 78,745 cases. New citizenship bans for…

Asylum seeker convicted of sexual assault faces deportation in UK

The UK’s 2025 immigration reforms expedite deportation of asylum seekers convicted of sexual offenses, excluding them from refugee protections. Rising…

UK aviation sector sees strong growth as 2025 begins

UK airports report steady passenger growth and flight increases in early 2025. The industry adopts Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandates and…

BN(O) visa sees over 163,000 Hongkongers move to UK since 2021

The BN(O) visa has enabled 163,400 Hongkongers to move to the UK since 2021, with applications declining over time. New…

UK reduces use of hotels for asylum seekers as numbers fall again

As of March 2025, 32,345 asylum seekers remain in UK hotels, a 42% decrease since 2023. A significant asylum backlog…