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The Latest Breaking News from the Home Office

Finland resident who is top pick for UK borders watchdog ‘meets job criteria’

MPs raised concerns over the ‘reputational risk’ and pressed for the majority of John Tuckett’s work to be from the UK.

Evening Standard

Glasgow-based asylum seeker speaks of 'relief' after joining choir

After five years in the asylum process, there is light at the end of the tunnel for one Glasgow-based asylum seeker.

The National (Scotland)

Labour could tighten shotgun rules in move stoking farmer row

Countryside Alliance claims ‘draconian and unreasonable’ proposals will create ‘a whole new political challenge’ for Labour

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Scottish charities speak out as Labour sneakily change citizenship rules

LABOUR have been accused of defying the UK’s international obligations after covertly changing the rules which govern whether asylum seekers can…

The National (Scotland)

Windrush commissioner ‘must hold Government to account’

The Windrush scandal – which campaigners have since said should be known as the Home Office scandal – erupted in 2018.

Evening Standard

How many illegal migrants are there in the UK?

Between 2020 and the end of September 2024, around 175,000 unauthorised arrivals were recorded by authorities

The Independent UK

Dog breeders, pet sellers and waste firms face tax crackdown to stay in business

HMRC to force hundreds of thousands of workers to register in clampdown on evasion

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The Guardian view on Labour and asylum: in retreat from decency

Editorial: Dread of losing voters to Reform UK is driving the government into a familiar political trap

The Guardian - UK

Home Office chief announces he will leave department in March

Sir Matthew Rycroft previously served in leading roles in international development and the Foreign Office.

Evening Standard

Starmer says his pick for UK borders watchdog will not work from home in Finland

John Tuckett had been carrying out the role from abroad

The Independent UK

Immigration changes would ‘deny’ Paddington Bear a passport, Labour MP warns

The Home Office’s good character guidance now says an applicant having entered the UK illegally will normally be refused citizenship.

Evening Standard

Small boats crackdown ‘would deny Paddington Bear refuge in the UK’, Labour MP says

Walthamstow MP fiercely criticises move, saying it flies in face of Britain’s tradition of allowing citizenship to those who seek refuge

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer vows to close loophole that allowed Gaza family to live in UK

The Government stressed that there is ‘no resettlement route from Gaza’

Evening Standard

Met police chief blames Home Office failures after vetting ruling on rogue officers

Mark Rowley says officials have ‘dragged their feet’ over changing rules so forces can sack unfit officers

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Starmer ‘not telling truth’ over Gaza family asylum decision, claims Badenoch, after PMQs clash – as it happened

Opposition leader says PM was wrong when he said that the decision was taken under the last government

Evening Standard

Palestinian family granted right to live in UK as judge rejects Home Office 'floodgates' argument

Home Office says it contested the claim ‘rigorously’

The National (Scotland)

Palestinian family wins right to settle in UK after rejection 'breached human rights'

PALESTINIANS have been granted the right to live in the UK via a scheme originally intended for Ukrainian refugees.

The Guardian - UK

UK universities automating interviews face ‘deepfake’ applicants

Automated online application processes save time and money but are being targeted by ‘the future of fraud’

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The Guardian - UK

UK to refuse citizenship to refugees who have ‘made a dangerous journey’

Home Office accused of shutting out refugees, as new guidance says those applicants will ‘normally be refused’

The Independent UK

Labour ploughs £400m into migrant deportation flights drive as it seeks to fend off Farage’s Reform

Exclusive: Labour is seeking a supplier for up to £392m to handle its deportation flights drive, which critics have dubbed a bid by Keir Starmer to ape Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

Evening Standard

How many people has the Labour Government deported since the 2024 general election?

The Home Office has published data ‘to offer a clearer understanding of the process’, alongside footage and images illustrating the system in action

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer is so focused on Reform's voters he's forgetting about Labour's

IT’S easy to see why Labour are frustrated. It doesn’t seem to matter how many immigration raids the Home Office makes, or how many people are…

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Will Labour’s own ‘go home’ moment work – or lead to more desperate measures?

In today’s newsletter: As the Home Office trails a tough new stance against illegal immigration, Daniel Trilling explains what an alternative approach might look like

Dynamite News

Indian restaurant targeted in Trump-style immigration raids

During a visit by immigration officials to an Indian restaurant in Humberside, seven illegal immigrants were arrested while four others detained, the Home Office said. Read Further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Flagship immigration and asylum reforms clear first Commons test

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the measures would ‘strengthen UK border security’ although concerns were raised by some Labour MPs and the Tories.

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