Defence Committee examines Afghan data breach, says MOD ‘should never have been left to run immigration casework schemes’

New report finds Afghans who worked with UK forces left in danger by years of delay and flawed decisions

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UN expert stresses that tougher migration policies must not breach the principle of non-refoulement to torture

New position paper by the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

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Over 200 organisations call for new direction on asylum policy in open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Asylum Matters coordinates 13-point blueprint to fix the broken asylum system and build one that works better for everyone

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Lords committee draws latest immigration rule changes to House’s attention over ‘minor’ asylum interview reforms

Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee says Home Office failed to adequately explain new 'merged registration' interview

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Migration Advisory Committee recommends 28 occupations for limited access to new Temporary Shortage List

MAC publishes its second stage review of occupations needed to support Government's industrial strategy

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Justice Committee warns of failing legal aid system amid growing pressures, including in immigration and asylum

Report warns that that legal aid work in areas including immigration and asylum is often loss-making

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Letter to Home Secretary calls for closure of “inhumane” asylum accommodation camps at former military sites

More than 40 refugee and asylum groups condemn Government's use of large-scale accommodation sites

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Inspection of Border Force short-term holding facilities finds continuing legal and safeguarding failings

HMI Prisons publishes new inspection report of 17 Home Office holding facilities at airports and seaports

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New Immigration Advice Authority guidance document consolidates adviser registration information

Single document published after feedback indicated advisers found it difficult to locate the right information

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Bar Council warns against Government plan to replace judge-led immigration appeals system as Immigration Bill passes second reading

Barristers’ body says no convincing justification to allow non-legally qualified people to determine appeals

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APPGs warn immigration policies and proposals, including longer settlement routes, risk increasing hardship for migrants and refugees

New report on effects of recent changes to immigration and asylum policy on poverty and inequality

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BID research reveals immigration detainees held for months after bail is granted due to accommodation delays

report by Bail for Immigration Detainees details widespread failures in post-detention accommodation systems

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New Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules amends graduate route, Appendix FM and Part 8 family provisions

39-page HC 259 published, making changes across a variety of routes on 30 July 2026 and 3 August 2026

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HMI Prisons finds immigration detention centres improve, but concerns over vulnerable detainees remain

Latest annual report highlights persistent weaknesses in detention screening and in identifying and responding to vulnerability

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ILPA warns new Independent Immigration Appeals Authority could undermine judicial independence and the rule of law

Immigration Law Practitioners' Association firmly opposes proposal to replace First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)

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New report examines how linguistic and cultural errors undermine justice in immigration tribunals

Public Law Project finds iterpretation errors and misunderstandings affect evidence, credibility and case outcomes

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Government confirms new refugee sponsorship routes and Article 8 changes ahead of Immigration and Asylum Bill’s publication

Sponsorship model will "form the future of safe and legal routes" to the UK

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Government announces new Right to Work and Right to Rent rules from October 2026

 Existing requirements extended to cover companies that engage contracted and subcontracted workers

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UNHCR publishes its observations and recommendations on proposals to replace First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)

Refugee agency cautions that appointing adjudicators without legal expertise could lead to flawed decisions

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Five reports by independent immigration inspector published, covering asylum casework, administrative reviews, overstayers, contact with migrants, border refusals

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration finds asylum decision-making declined to "unacceptable level" as backlog was cleared

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Health Foundation report details how immigration makes a positive contribution to NHS workforce and funding

Charity, which works to build healthier UK, says political and media narratives linking immigration to NHS pressures is not supported by evidence

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Lords committee opposes restrictive ‘earned settlement’ plans and questions Home Office capacity to deliver immigration and asylum reforms

Wide-ranging report by Justice and Home Affairs Committee published following inquiry into settlement, citizenship and integration

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Report warns of risks in using AI facial age estimation for child asylum seekers

Refugee and Migrant Children's Consortium says AI should never be used as determinative basis for deciding age

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House of Commons Library briefing explains how the UK can exclude foreign nationals for the “public good”

Updated 20-page briefing outlines legal framework giving Home Secretaries wide discretion to bar individuals from the UK

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UK and France agree to extend and amend asylum seeker returns deal until autumn

Minister tells Home Affairs Committee that extension reflects strength of partnership to tackle small boat crossings

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New free handbook on the immigration and nationality needs of care leavers published

Self-published handbook for legal professionals aims to address gap between immigration advice and local authority support for care leavers

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Skilled Worker Justice Alliance publishes updated record tracking development of earned settlement proposals

Online record consolidates a range of publicly available materials related to policy proposal and implications for existing visa holders

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Home Office-commissioned evaluation report recommends extension of ‘move-on’ period for new refugees

Evaluation by National Centre for Social Research and Fortia Insight of initiatives to improve move on process

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Government encourages complaints about poor or unregulated immigration advice

Minister for Border Security and Asylum reiterates people should complain to the IAA if they receive bad service from registered adviser

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Legal representation in immigration detention falls to record low, Bail for Immigration Detainees finds

Second successive legal advice survey to record lowest ever access to representation as use of immigration detention continues to rise

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