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UK Defends Asylum Crackdown as Starmer Faces Far-Right Pressure

The government plans to scrap the 2005 statutory duty guaranteeing asylum support, making assistance discretionary to curb over 39,000 small‑boat…

Mahmood pledges to tighten the “out of control” asylum system.

The Home Secretary announced a shift to temporary refugee status granting roughly 30 months’ leave and regular safety reviews, while…

Refugees Lose Automatic Family Reunion Rights as UK Tightens Rules

The UK suspended the refugee family reunion route on 4 September 2025; pre-deadline applications have a 240-day evidence window. New…

UK asylum reforms: refugees must wait 20 years to settle permanently

From 16 November 2025 the UK will grant refugees initial 2.5-year protection with reviews every 2.5 years, potentially delaying permanent…

British Airways Offers Dream Trip to Train Hero After Refund Refusal

After the 1 November 2025 Cambridgeshire stabbing left Stephen Crean injured, Ryanair refused a refund for his missed 5 November…

UK Students Can Now Switch Directly to Innovator Founder Visa

From 25 November 2025 students may switch in‑country to the Innovator Founder visa if endorsed and scoring 70 points. Permission…

Britain’s asylum overhaul: refugee status cut to 2.5 years

From 15 November 2025 the UK will grant asylum protection for 30 months instead of five years and require a…

UK asylum overhaul: refugees may be forced to return home if safe

The UK will switch to a 30-month temporary refugee status from 2025, with periodic reviews that can end protection; settlement…