Immigration latest news today uk

Here are the latest news updates on immigration in the UK:

Breaking News

• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants entering the country. (Source: BBC News)
• The Home Office has launched a new campaign to encourage EU citizens to apply for settled status in the UK before the deadline of June 30, 2021. (Source: The Guardian)
• A report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended that the UK government should prioritize attracting high-skilled workers from outside the EU, rather than relying on low-skilled migration. (Source: The Telegraph)

Recent Developments

• The UK and Australia have signed a new agreement on migration and border security, which will allow for the sharing of intelligence and cooperation on border control. (Source: The Times)
• The Home Office has announced plans to increase the number of asylum seekers being held in detention centers, despite concerns over the treatment of migrants. (Source: The Independent)
• A group of MPs has launched a campaign to reform the UK's asylum system, calling for an end to the "hostile environment" policy and improved support for refugees. (Source: The Guardian)

Analysis and Opinion

• A piece in The Financial Times argues that the UK's new points-based immigration system will not solve the country's skills shortage, and that a more nuanced approach is needed to attract and retain talent. (Source: Financial Times)
• A column in The Daily Mail argues that the UK's immigration system is too lenient, and that the government should prioritize British workers over foreign migrants. (Source: Daily Mail)
• A piece in The Economist argues that the UK's decision to leave the EU has created an opportunity to reform its immigration system, but that the government must be careful not to create a "brain drain" by driving away skilled workers. (Source: The Economist)

Statistics and Data

• According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of EU citizens moving to the UK has fallen by 25% since the Brexit referendum. (Source: ONS)
• The Home Office has reported that the number of asylum seekers arriving in the UK has increased by 10% in the past year. (Source: Home Office)
• A report by the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford has found that the UK's immigration system is biased towards high-skilled workers, and that low-skilled migrants are often excluded from the system. (Source: Migration Observatory)