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Controversial AI facial recognition technology will screen asylum seekers at British borders next year, sparking privacy and accuracy concerns. The Home Office confirms the system targets adults falsely claiming to be minors, but critics warn of inherent risks in automated age detection.
Net migration to the UK has halved from last year, falling to its lowest level since 2019 as 171,000 more people arrived than left. The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics, mark a sharp departure from record highs and come as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces pressure over border policies.
Colombian asylum-seeker denied entry after ICE linked him to DR Congo due to a name mix-up. Court filings reveal systemic errors in deportation records.
Net migration to the UK has nearly halved in a year, dropping from 330,000 in 2024 to 171,000 in 2025. The Home Office attributes the sharp decline to stricter work and student visa regulations, with skilled worker and health care routes seeing the steepest falls.
Net migration has dropped to the lowest level since 2012, excluding pandemic years, as Home Office data reveals a 22% fall in visas issued and a record 100,000 asylum seekers stuck in contingency accommodation. Small boat arrivals remain steady at 27,000 in the last 12 months, defying government targets.
Thailand will slash visa-free stays from 90 to 30 days for UK and 92 other countries starting September 12, forcing tourists to apply for visas if they exceed the limit. The move aims to curb overstaying and boost local tourism revenue through longer-term planning.
The Trump administration will waive the $15,000 visa deposit for football fans from 50 countries attending the 2026 World Cup in the US, provided they have valid match tickets. The move aims to streamline entry for visitors expected to inject billions into the economy.
Q Manivannan, elected on a student visa in May, has become the first MSP to win office while holding a temporary UK visa. Opponents question their eligibility, but the Greens defend the candidacy amid a widening political row over immigration and representation.
Q Manivannan, a Green Party candidate on a student visa, has been elected to the Scottish Parliament, sparking a debate over immigration rules for MSPs. Critics question whether limited visa holders should hold office, while the Greens defend their selection as legally sound.
The Home Office is overhauling asylum policies to prevent migrants from securing indefinite leave to remain. Changes target routes used by over 20,000 claimants annually, effective next year.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has condemned government plans to tighten settlement rules for migrants already in the UK, calling them a breach of trust and un-British. The reforms, set for debate next month, could strip thousands of long-term residents of their pathway to permanent residency.
Venezuela’s young population grapples with rising disillusionment while navigating a fragile post-Maduro transition under heightened US military presence. Economic instability and political limbo dominate conversations in Caracas and beyond.