Mahmood’s change to refugee status may undermine legal obligations, Law Society says
Shabana Mahmood’s announcement about the temporary refugee status for asylum seekers could challenge the UK’s adherence to international refugee conventions, according to the Law Society.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces major asylum system shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has introduced significant changes to the UK asylum system, requiring refugees to renew their status every 30 months instead of the previous five-year period.
Refugee status to be temporary as Shabana Mahmood rips up rules on UK asylum
Shabana Mahmood announced significant changes to the UK's asylum rules, stating that refugee status will now only be temporary, lasting 30 months.
'That resentment is real': Mahmood’s Denmark visit aims to hammer home tough line on immigration
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood visited Denmark to emphasize the need for the UK to adopt a stricter immigration model similar to Denmark's.
Shabana Mahmood's double down on immigration 'disappointing', says Alf Dubs
Labour's immigration reforms following a byelection defeat have been criticized by peer Alf Dubs for being overly hardline.
Back my asylum overhaul or risk Trump inspired ICE-style raids, warns Mahmood
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns that failing to support her asylum overhaul could lead to heightened immigration crackdowns reminiscent of the Trump era in the US.
Shabana Mahmood vows to stick with hardline migration policies after byelection defeat
Shabana Mahmood remains committed to her hardline immigration policies despite calls from unions and Labour MPs for a reevaluation following a byelection loss.
Brits 'stranded abroad' fury as ministers berated over new travel rules
A group of Labour MPs in the UK has expressed anger over new travel rules that force British citizens abroad to pay expensive fees to re-enter the country.
Home secretary granted permission to challenge ruling on Palestine Action ban
The UK Home Secretary has been authorized to appeal against a high court ruling that deemed the ban on Palestine Action unlawful.
Lib Dems call on home secretary to delay new dual national border rules
The Liberal Democrats are urging the home secretary to postpone new border regulations that could bar British dual nationals from entering the UK.
Pubs can stay open late for the World Cup - but there's a catch
UK pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2am during the World Cup knockout stages if home nations advance, as announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
UK pubs to stay open until 2am for World Cup 2026 knockout games
UK pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2am during the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup if any home nation qualifies.
Dire 'Windrush-style scandal' warning as migration plans spark backlash
Unison warns that new migration policies could lead to a Windrush-style scandal due to extended waiting periods for settlement in the UK.
Nurses’ families fear being torn apart in UK immigration crackdown, survey says
A survey indicates that families of nurses and carers in the UK fear separation due to proposed immigration reforms that are seen as punitive.
Britain may get its first Muslim PM, pressure on Starmer to resign due to Epstein files controversy
Political turmoil in Britain intensifies as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces resignations from key aides amidst escalating Epstein files revelations, with Shabana Mahmood emerging as a potential successor.
'Unfair' migration shake-up blasted as thousands of kids 'left in limbo'
A migration policy change by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood could result in over 300,000 children waiting up to a decade for settled status, prompting criticism from Labour MPs and warnings about its fairness.
‘Pulling up the drawbridge’: Alf Dubs criticizes Shabana Mahmood’s plans for child refugees
Alf Dubs criticizes UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for her government’s restrictive policies on child refugees, highlighting the need for compassionate approaches instead of tightening asylum regulations.
Major small boats update as 'thousands of Channel crossings prevented'
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced that 22,000 small boat Channel crossings have been prevented, citing the complexity of the issue.
Police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv ban clings to job despite home secretary wanting him to quit
The West Midlands police chief, Craig Guildford, is resisting calls to resign after being criticized for using misleading intelligence to impose a ban on Israeli football fans, despite losing the confidence of the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood.
UK Home Secretary Accuses Police Chief of Misleading Information to Ban Israeli Fans
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has lost trust in the West Midlands Police chief following a recommendation that led to the ban of Israeli fans from an Aston Villa match last year.
Shabana Mahmood gives damning 'no confidence' verdict on West Midlands Police chief
Shabana Mahmood criticized the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police for leadership failures and announced new laws permitting Home Secretaries to dismiss police chiefs after a review of a controversial decision regarding Israeli football fans.
Watchdog to criticize West Midlands police over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban
A report will criticize West Midlands police for their intelligence handling that led to banning Israeli fans from a Birmingham football game, amid inquiries ordered by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Labour's stance on Shamima Begum legal challenge spelled out in update by Shabana Mahmood
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that the government will firmly defend the decision to revoke Shamima Begum's UK citizenship against her legal challenge.
Major update in Shamima Begum bid to return as ministers refuse to budge
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to defend the controversial decision to revoke ISIS bride Shamima Begum's citizenship amid claims that she was deceived into leaving the UK for Syria.
Two countries agree to take back deported migrants after UK visa ban threat
The UK has secured agreements from two countries to facilitate the return of their deported citizens following a threat by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to implement a visa ban against non-compliant countries.