37 h. ago Migrants to UK will not get benefits until becoming citizens under new plans

Refugee Council says plans would create ‘expensive bureaucracy’ and keep people in limboUK politics live –latest updatesPeople who migrate to the UK will be eligible for benefits and social housing only when they become British citizens and those who arrive by small boats could wait up to 30 years for long-term residency under new plans outlined by the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood.The plans could result in migrants only becoming eligible for benefits and social housing if they first become British citizens, rather than upon being granted settlement as is currently the case. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Shabana Mahmood considering giving migrants 'big increase' in payments to return to their home countries

Mahmood set out plans to overhaul the asylum system on Monday, during which she said the offer of financial packages to encourage arrivals to go home voluntarily would continue.

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45 h. ago UK could pay migrants with no right to remain more than £3k to leave, Mahmood says

The plans come amid a shakeup of the asylum system set out by the Home Secretary

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47 h. ago Payments to help migrants return home could see ‘big increase’, says Mahmood

The UK currently offers payments of up to £3,000 for some people with no right to remain in the country who agree to return home.

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3 d. ago Daily Mail readers back Shabana Mahmood's migrant crackdown as 90% approve of her bid to overhaul human rights laws and the asylum system

Out of more than 18,000 votes, 88 per cent of Daily Mail readers replied 'yes' to the question: 'Do you support Shabana Mahmood's proposed asylum reforms?' and 12 per cent said 'no'.

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4 d. ago Shabana Mahmood warns ‘dark forces are stirring up anger’ over migration ahead of sweeping asylum reforms

Shabana Mahmood is set to rewrite how Britain grants refuge to those fleeing conflict and upheaval with a statement in the House of Commons on Monday

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5 d. ago Labour bids to look tough on borders: Shabana Mahmood says Channel boat migrants must wait 20 years for 'golden ticket' rights to stay permanently

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood insisted she is bringing in ' sweeping' reforms with Channel boat arrivals facing a 20-year wait for permanent settlement in the UK.

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7 d. ago Mahmood to unveil changes to tackle illegal migration modelled on Danish system

Home secretary to set out plans to deter migrants from coming to the UK and make deportations easierThe home secretary is due to announce sweeping changes next week aimed at making the UK less attractive for illegal immigrants and modelled on the Danish system.Shabana Mahmood is expected to set out plans to deter migrants from coming to the UK and make it easier to deport those who do in a statement to MPs on Monday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Grim milestone for Shabana Mahmood as 10,000 migrants cross Channel in just 66 DAYS since she became Home Secretary faster than any predecessor since 2022

The grim milestone has been reached under Shabana Mahmood more quickly than under any of her predecessors since 2022.

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2 w. ago Small boat migrant who returned to UK after being removed sent back to France again

The Home Office has confirmed that the Iranian national was put on a morning flight back to France

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3 w. ago Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans crackdown on migrants working illegally for food delivery apps by forcing firms to carry out stricter immigration status checks

Under existing laws, right-to-work checks to verify someone is eligible to work in the UK are needed only for companies with traditional employer to employee contracts.

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3 w. ago Hundreds of migrants kicked out of UK after biggest illegal work crackdown on record

The Home Office said illegal working arrests have shot up by 63% year-on-year with over 1,050 migrants removed as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood vowed to get tough

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