Politics
Burnham Backs Asylum Bill Despite 14 Labour MPs Vote Against
•Andy Burnham supports controversial asylum legislation at second reading, dividing Labour party as 14 MPs oppose tighter immigration appeals system.
14 July 2026
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Asylum Bill
Politics
UK to Require Asylum Seekers £10,000 Payment for Settled Status
•New UK immigration law requires asylum seekers to pay £10,000 toward living costs to obtain settled status. Charities criticize the means-tested scheme as unfai...
30 June 2026
Politics
Home Secretary Mahmood Accelerates Legal Immigration Routes Plan
•Home Secretary Mahmood speeds up safe immigration routes legislation to gain Labour progressive support, introducing asylum bill reforms and expanded refugee pa...
27 June 2026
Politics
Mahmood's Asylum Reform Bill Faces Parliament Next Week
•Shabana Mahmood's immigration and asylum bill heads to Parliament with controversial forced removal provisions and age verification measures amid refugee charit...
25 June 2026