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Essex Police Condemn Asylum Hotel Protest as ‘Mindless Thuggery’

Violent protests occurred at the Bell Hotel, Essex, on July 20, 2025, following an asylum seeker's criminal charges. Six arrests…

UK Updates Family Visa Rules for 2025 to Enhance Reunification

From July 2025, UK Family Visa rules tighten: most migrants need 10 years for ILR, care worker visas close to…

Immigration and Politics in Japan: Navigating Change in the Rising Sun

Japan replaced the TITP with a formal Training Work Program for unskilled workers in 2024. Refugee policies tightened in 2025,…

UK Reviews Salary Requirements and Temporary Shortage List for Work Visas

Starting July 22, 2025, UK work visas require higher salaries and degree-level skills; the Temporary Shortage List replaces previous occupation…

UK Lifts Five-Year Ban on PIA Flights, New Islamabad-Manchester Route Launched

The UK removed its ban on Pakistan International Airlines on July 16, 2025, after safety reforms. PIA reinstated Islamabad-Manchester flights,…

RAC Reports Major UK Airports Increasing Kiss-and-Fly Drop-Off Fees

UK airports increased kiss-and-fly fees in 2025, charging up to £7 for short stops, unlike free drop-offs in major EU…

Britain and EU Still Have Not Agreed on Youth Visa Cap

The UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme aims to enable young adults to work temporarily in both regions without sponsorship or settlement…

UK Closes Afghan Resettlement Schemes ARAP and ACRS to New Applications

The UK ceased new applications for ARAP and ACRS Afghan resettlement schemes on July 1, 2025. Pending applications before this…