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How irrational are Labour’s plans for migrant workers? To find out, read the small print

Despite the partial U-turn on care worker visas, the staff who keep the system afloat still face a hostile environment, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5

Home Office 'did not engage with our fears about visa redesigns', SNP minister says

LABOUR’S proposals to redesign the UK immigration system are “unnecessarily punitive” – and the Home Office did not engage with the Scottish Government on the details before announcing them, an SNP minister has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2

Shabana Mahmood softens immigration plans in face of cabinet backlash

Exception for care workers will allow an estimated 280,000 people and their dependants to apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2

How economics experts reacted to a Labour Budget that ‘lacked vision’

THE UK Government’s Budget has left the public waiting for answers on huge questions including around disability benefits, plans for social care, defence spending, experts have warned ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28

Britain cannot deal effectively with geopolitical crises without rejoining EU, says thinktank

‘Sovereignty without the ability to act on it is not autonomy,’ paper by Institute for Public Policy Research says

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Now major new report calls on Burnham to rejoin the European Union

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The Independent UK · Oct 18

UK must rejoin EU to combat growing threat from Russia and Trump, Burnham warned

IPPR urge Labour leader to ‘stop talking about Brexit’

The Independent UK · Oct 18

United Kingdom considers a new investor visa for wealthy foreigners ahead of the October budget

The UK government is considering a new investor visa to attract wealthy individuals and support economic growth. Proposals include various investment thresholds and conditions to encourage foreign capital. The previous investor visa was closed in 2022 due to concerns over financial security and misuse of funds. Immigration lawyers suggest that…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Hit the City with Budget tax raid of at least £9bn on banks, unions tell Chancellor John Healey

Banks in Square Mile are braced for higher levies in new Treasury tax grab

Evening Standard · Oct 15

Failed asylum seekers will be paid up to £40k to leave the UK, Shabana Mahmood announces

Home Office will detain and deport families with children if they do not accept financial payments to leave

The Independent UK · Mar 5