4 h. ago RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Labour's 'new' migrant policy is just another ludicrous gimmick to divert attention from Starmer's failure... just read the small print

Just as well I'm not an immigrant, or I'd be on the first plane out. Under Labour 's latest gimmick, anyone coming to work in the UK will have to attain a command of English to A-level standard.

Events

9 h. ago Migrants ‘must speak fluent English’ to work in UK under Labour’s latest immigration crackdown

Plans setting out Labour’s immigration reforms are expected next week

Events

20 h. ago All migrants will soon have to be fluent in English to stay in Britain under 'new crackdown'

In a sweeping overhaul of the immigration system to be unveiled in a white paper next week to demand that overseas workers meet a higher standard of English before being granted a UK visa.

Events

69 h. ago UK planning on restricting visa applications from certain nationalities – report

Labour promised in its manifesto that it would bring down immigration numbers.

Politics

4 d. ago DAN HODGES: Labour and the Tories are on their final warning over the three words that explain Reform's explosive success

A few years ago, Keir Starmer declared his mission was to transform Labour into the 'political wing of the British people'.

Events

5 d. ago DAN HODGES: Labour and the Tories are on their final warning over the three words that explain Reform's exposive success

A few years ago, Keir Starmer declared his mission was to transform Labour into the 'political wing of the British people'.

Events

6 d. ago Reform’s rise shows Labour must get serious about immigration

With a more volatile electorate, all parties need to adapt to face down populism

Politics

7 d. ago Fresh blow for Starmer as Labour grandee hits out at government on immigration

Alan Johnson warned a crackdown on overseas students could shutter Britain’s world class universities as voters head to the polls for local elections

Politics

1 week ago Businesses ‘crying out’ for Scottish visas to boost workforce, says SNP MP

Stephen Gethins argued the UK’s current ‘one-size fits all’ approach to immigration is not working.

Economics

last month More than 40 Labour MPs call for ministers to bring in 'digital ID' for ALL Brits to get a grip on illegal immigration and boost the economy

More than 40 MPs have signed a letter calling for speedier cross-government work on a modern equivalent of ID cards, a system proposed by Tony Blair when he was PM.

Politics

last month Introduction of digital IDs will help control illegal immigration, say Labour MPs

Dozens of Labour MPs have said electronic identification could be also be used to target illegal working

Events

last month More than 40 Labour MPs call for ministers to bring in 'digital ID' for ALL Brits to get a grip on illegal  immigration and boost the economy

More than 40 MPs have signed a letter calling for speedier cross-government work on a modern equivalent of ID cards, a system proposed by Tony Blair when he was PM.

Politics