Uk immigration news

Here are some recent news updates on UK immigration:

Recent Changes:

  1. Points-Based System (PBS) changes: The UK government has introduced changes to the PBS, which will affect skilled workers applying for visas. The changes include a new "graduate route" for international students and a "health and care visa" for healthcare professionals.
  2. EU Settlement Scheme: The UK government has announced that it will extend the EU Settlement Scheme deadline to June 30, 2021, allowing more EU citizens to apply for settled status in the UK.
  3. New immigration rules for low-skilled workers: The UK government has introduced new rules for low-skilled workers, including a new "short-term" visa category for workers who will be in the UK for less than 12 months.

Recent Developments:

  1. Brexit and immigration: The UK's departure from the EU has led to changes in immigration rules and regulations. The UK government has introduced a new "points-based system" for non-EU migrants, which will prioritize skilled workers.
  2. Immigration detention centers: There have been concerns about the conditions and treatment of migrants in UK immigration detention centers. The UK government has announced plans to improve the centers and reduce the number of people held in them.
  3. Asylum seeker crisis: The UK has faced criticism for its handling of asylum seekers, including the treatment of those who have been sent to Rwanda for processing. The UK government has announced plans to increase the number of asylum seekers it accepts each year.

Recent Statistics:

  1. Net migration: According to the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS), net migration to the UK was 273,000 in the year ending June 2020, down from 327,000 in the previous year.
  2. EU migration: The ONS reported that the number of EU-born people living in the UK decreased by 140,000 between 2019 and 2020, from 3.2 million to 3.06 million.
  3. Non-EU migration: The ONS reported that the number of non-EU-born people living in the UK increased by 140,000 between 2019 and 2020, from 3.4 million to 3.54 million.

Recent Controversies:

  1. Rwanda asylum seeker deal: The UK government has faced criticism for its deal with Rwanda to send asylum seekers to the country for processing. Human rights groups have raised concerns about the treatment of asylum seekers in Rwanda.
  2. Immigration detention center conditions: There have been reports of poor conditions and treatment of migrants in UK immigration detention centers, leading to calls for reform.
  3. Border control: The UK government has faced criticism for its handling of border control, including the treatment of migrants and the effectiveness of its border security measures.

These are just a few examples of recent news updates on UK immigration. If you're looking for more information or specific updates on a particular topic, feel free to ask!