Britain immigration news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on immigration in the United Kingdom:

Recent Developments:

  1. Points-Based System: The UK government has introduced a new points-based system for immigration, which came into effect on January 1, 2021. The system prioritizes skilled workers and aims to reduce the number of low-skilled migrants.
  2. EU Settlement Scheme: The UK government has launched the EU Settlement Scheme, which allows EU citizens to apply for settled status in the UK. The scheme is open to EU citizens who have lived in the UK for at least five years.
  3. New Visa Routes: The UK government has introduced new visa routes for skilled workers, including a "Highly Skilled Worker" visa and a "Health and Care Worker" visa.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "UK immigration system 'broken' and needs overhaul, says report" (The Guardian, February 2023) A report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has criticized the UK's immigration system, saying it is "broken" and needs a major overhaul.
  2. "UK to introduce new visa rules for foreign students" (BBC News, January 2023) The UK government has announced plans to introduce new visa rules for foreign students, including a requirement for students to have a minimum amount of money in their bank account.
  3. "UK's points-based immigration system 'not working' for some sectors" (The Telegraph, December 2022) A report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has found that the UK's points-based immigration system is not working for some sectors, including hospitality and construction.
  4. "EU citizens 'facing uncertainty' over UK immigration rules" (The Independent, November 2022) EU citizens are facing uncertainty over the UK's immigration rules, with many unsure about their status and rights in the UK.
  5. "UK immigration rules 'discriminate' against low-skilled workers" (The Times, October 2022) A report by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has found that the UK's immigration rules discriminate against low-skilled workers, making it harder for them to enter the country.

Key Immigration Statistics:

  1. Net migration: The UK's net migration rate has been steadily increasing since 2016, with an estimated 273,000 people moving to the UK in 2020.
  2. EU migration: The number of EU citizens moving to the UK has decreased significantly since the Brexit referendum, with an estimated 40,000 EU citizens moving to the UK in 2020.
  3. Non-EU migration: The number of non-EU citizens moving to the UK has increased, with an estimated 240,000 non-EU citizens moving to the UK in 2020.

Upcoming Developments:

  1. Review of the points-based system: The UK government is expected to review the points-based system in 2023, with potential changes to the system's rules and requirements.
  2. New immigration bill: The UK government is expected to introduce a new immigration bill in 2023, which could include changes to the system's rules and requirements.

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