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BBC Politics4 Mar 2026

Mahmood to set out curbs to asylum seeker support

The home secretary will say in a speech the move is required to restore "trust" to the asylum system.

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BBC Politics4 Mar 2026

Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse'

The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what she says is abuse.

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BBC Politics4 Mar 2026

Lorries skipping border checks is disease risk - MPs

Government data shows a rise in trucks failing to turn up at Sevington after arrival in Kent.

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BBC Politics4 Mar 2026

Lorries skipping border checks is disease risk - MPs

Government data shows a rise in trucks failing to turn up at Sevington after arrival in Kent.

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse'

The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

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BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Refugee status becomes temporary in asylum shake-up

Adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will only receive refugee status for 30 months under the changes.

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BBC Politics1 Mar 2026

Major changes to asylum system set to come into force

From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.

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BBC Politics28 Feb 2026

Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeat

The home secretary is to double down on plans for Danish-style restrictions on asylum seekers.

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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeat

The home secretary is to double down on plans for Danish-style restrictions on asylum seekers.

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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

Christian groups 'outraged' at Reform conference held in Church House

A number of Christian groups said the party's immigration policies were opposed to Church beliefs and teachings.

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BBC Politics26 Feb 2026

UK asylum claims drop slightly in 2025 as small boat arrivals rise by 13%

Some 100,625 people claimed asylum in the year to December and about 40% of these arrived by small boats, figures show.

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BBC Politics26 Feb 2026

UK asylum claims drop slightly in 2025 as small boat arrivals rise by 13%

Some 100,625 people claimed asylum in the year to December and about 40% of these arrived by small boats, figures show.

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