Three countries to take back illegal migrants after visa threat
A month after the Home Secretary threatened visa penalties, Namibia and Angola agreed to cooperate on returns. The Home Secretary has now secured cooperation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) just weeks after she stripped VIPs and decision makers of preferential visa treatment, as well as revoking fast-track visa processing services for all nationals. Within 3 months, cooperation has been secured, and flights are already off the ground, showcasing the […]
Vietnamese migrants with no right to be here will be fast-tracked out of the UK under tough new migration agreement
The UK and Vietnam have agreed a landmark new agreement to crack down on illegal migration and fast-track the removals process. Pact will see a sped-up returns process of those with no right to be in the UK, backed by biometric data sharing and streamlined documentation Vietnamese were the largest single nationality small boats arrivals […]
Record single flight of illegal migrants returned under new deal
A record number of 16 illegal migrants have been returned to France this week in the largest group flight yet, bringing the total number of returns to 42. The Home Secretary has pledged to “scale up removals to France” in a stark warning to those attempting to enter the country illegally. The previous government’s Rwanda policy […]
Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English
Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today (14 October), as the government continues to replace Britain’s failed immigration system with one that is controlled, selective and fair. Immigrants applying through certain legal routes must meet an A level equivalent standard in speaking, listening, reading […]