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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda-UK Migration Dispute Set for Arbitration Next Month

The arbitration proceedings regarding the Rwanda-UK Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) are set to begin on March 18, 2024, amid accusations from Rwanda that the UK has not honored its commitments under the agreement.

Feb 27 • 05:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Drop in overseas workers is ‘car crash’ for UK hospitals and care homes, say experts

Experts warn that a significant decrease in overseas nursing and caring staff is posing a critical risk to UK hospitals and care homes.

Feb 26 • 19:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Minister makes major vow on safe routes - 'alternative to small boat crossings'

UK Minister Mike Tapp has announced a commitment to expand safe and legal routes for asylum seekers, contingent on controlling illegal migration.

Feb 26 • 15:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Asylum hotel use drops as bombshell migration figures show big changes

The number of people housed in asylum hotels in the UK has decreased significantly, leading to discussions about the government's migration policies and impact on support services.

Feb 26 • 09:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

People smuggler who transported hundreds of illegal migrants to UK jailed

Ali Omar Karim, a 47-year-old people smuggler, has been sentenced to eight years and seven months in prison for his role in transporting illegal migrants to the UK.

Feb 26 • 09:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Jacinda Ardern living and working in Australia after move from US

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has moved to Australia, where she and her family are currently residing and working.

Feb 26 • 00:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Monster 9-FOOT great white shark spotted off US tourist spot Myrtle Beach

A juvenile great white shark named Brookes was observed 42 miles off Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, providing insights into the migration patterns of young sharks.

Feb 25 • 14:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

After a turbulent year, Australia’s Khaled Sabsabi will present not one but two works at the Venice Biennale

Khaled Sabsabi will showcase two major works at the Venice Biennale, focusing on themes of spirituality, migration, and shared humanity.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP cuts thousands of benefits after households miss deadline

Over 356,000 households in the UK have had their benefits cut by the Department for Work and Pensions due to failing to respond to migration letters regarding the transition to Universal Credit.

Feb 24 • 10:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Aussies among first to arrive in UK under controversial new passport rules

Australians are among the first to arrive in the UK amid new controversial passport regulations affecting dual citizens.

Feb 24 • 05:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

More than 600 migrants die trying to cross Mediterranean so far in 2026, UN says

Since the beginning of 2026, over 600 migrants have died or gone missing while attempting to cross the Mediterranean in search of refuge, according to the UN's migration agency.

Feb 23 • 18:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Immigration debate 'fact-free zone' as Reform UK warns of 'invasion'

The UK immigration debate is criticized for lacking factual basis, as a survey reveals widespread misconceptions about migration numbers.

Feb 22 • 22:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Manchester United Coach Responds to Club Owner's Attack on Migrants in Britain

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed pride in the club's diversity in response to controversial comments about migrants made by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.

Feb 20 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Training more Britons may not cut net migration or plug skills shortages, study finds

A study from Oxford's Migration Observatory suggests that plans to train more UK workers may not significantly reduce net migration or address skill shortages.

Feb 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: racism ‘systemic’ at universities; Angus Taylor disowns leaked migration policy

Angus Taylor distances himself from a controversial leaked immigration plan, while a report highlights systemic racism in Australian universities, and 34 women and children from a Kurdish detention camp face repatriation issues.

Feb 16 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Scientists to track 10,000 moths across Australia, using little more than eyelash glue and confetti-like tags

A new project aims to tag and track 10,000 bogong moths across Australia to study their migration patterns.

Feb 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

China hopes for a bumper lunar new year as world’s biggest migration begins

Chinese officials anticipate a significant economic boost during this year’s extended lunar new year holiday, coinciding with the world’s largest annual migration of people.

Feb 16 • 01:10 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, apologizes for saying the UK is 'colonized by immigrants'

Jim Ratcliffe has apologized for his controversial comments regarding immigration in the UK, acknowledging that his choice of words offended some but maintaining his viewpoint on the need for managed migration.

Feb 12 • 19:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Jim Ratcliffe apologized for the 'colonization by migrants'

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe issued a public apology for his controversial statement referring to the UK being 'colonized by migrants,' emphasizing the need for properly managed migration to support economic growth.

Feb 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

British Prime Minister criticizes Manchester United owner for comments about migrants

The British Prime Minister has criticized the owner of Manchester United for his remarks regarding migrants.

Feb 12 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jim Ratcliffe branded 'hypocritical' for migration rant after 'moving to Monaco to save £4 billion in tax'

Jim Ratcliffe faces backlash for his comments on immigration while residing in Monaco to avoid taxes.

Feb 12 • 07:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Congo agrees to receive its citizens deported from Britain

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accepted to repatriate its citizens facing deportation from the United Kingdom following weeks of diplomatic tension between Kinshasa and London.

Feb 12 • 04:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Universal Credit update as DWP confirms protections for those at-risk during process

The UK Department for Work and Pensions is implementing protections for individuals at risk during the migration to the Universal Credit system as six legacy benefits are phased out.

Feb 12 • 02:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Spain is no longer Europe's 'best country for expats' as Brits ditch it for sun-soaked alternative

Spain is losing its appeal as the top destination for British expats, with a rise in popularity for alternative locations due to rising costs and challenges in property acquisition.

Feb 11 • 04:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

EU moves closer to creating offshore centres for migrants and asylum seekers

The EU advances towards establishing offshore centres for migrants and asylum seekers, supported by centre-right and far-right MEPs pushing for stricter migration policies.

Feb 10 • 16:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indian Migrants Become the Engine of Growth in Britain, Major Revelation in London Report

A recent report highlights the crucial role of Indian migrants in strengthening the UK economy, portraying them as a blessing rather than a burden.

Feb 9 • 18:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UK opens doors to more Hong Kong migrants

The UK has announced a new pathway for thousands of Hong Kong migrants, allowing adult children of British National (Overseas) status holders to apply for their residency independently.

Feb 9 • 14:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya

A migrant boat capsized off the coast of Libya, resulting in the death or disappearance of at least 53 individuals, including two infants.

Feb 9 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'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.

Feb 9 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The DRC agrees to take back its irregularity migrants expelled from the UK

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has agreed to repatriate its undocumented citizens expelled from the UK following intense diplomatic negotiations.

Feb 8 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Home Office says nearly 60,000 people deported from UK or left voluntarily since 2024 election

Nearly 60,000 unauthorized migrants and convicted criminals have been deported from the UK since Labour took office, according to the Home Office, marking a decade-high figure.

Feb 5 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Zero net migration would shrink UK economy by 3.6%, says thinktank

A thinktank predicts that the UK economy could contract by 3.6% by 2040 if net migration ceased, necessitating tax increases to address a larger budget deficit.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

At least 15 dead after migrant boat collides with Greek coastguard

Fifteen people have died following a collision between a migrant speedboat and a Greek coastguard vessel off the coast of Greece, with bodies recovered from the sea near Chios.

Feb 4 • 01:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Chumbawamba calls on Spain’s far-right Vox to stop using their best-known song

Chumbawamba has urged Spain's far-right party Vox to cease using their song 'Tubthumping' for political promotion, condemning the party's agenda as small-minded and hate-fueled.

Feb 2 • 15:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Conservative Activist Banned from Entering the UK After Comments on Prime Minister Starmer

Dutch activist and commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek has been denied entry to the UK, just three days after her remarks about Prime Minister Keir Starmer concerning issues of illegal migration.

Jan 15 • 18:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

France banned entry to British right-wingers due to actions against migrants

France has banned entry to ten British far-right activists due to their actions aimed at stopping migrants attempting to cross into the United Kingdom by small boats.

Jan 14 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP ending older benefits by March 31 as millions sent Universal Credit letter

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is transitioning individuals from older benefits, including Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), to Universal Credit, with a deadline for full migration by March 31, 2026.

Jan 11 • 11:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Tusk reveals what is happening with Poles in Germany. Sensational data!

Donald Tusk highlighted in a social media video that many Poles are returning from the UK to Poland in search of a better life, a phenomenon he describes as 'foot voting.'

Jan 7 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

‘A warning not an insult’: US doubles down on criticism of Europe

The US government reaffirms its recent critical stance towards Europe, framing it as a necessary wake-up call amidst concerns of migration and cultural identity challenges.

Jan 5 • 19:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Huge 14ft monster great white shark heads toward major tourist hotspot

A massive great white shark named Breton is following a new migration path that challenges scientific beliefs, heading toward a major tourist area.

Jan 1 • 17:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Shameful’ 41,000 people reached UK by small boat last year, says Home Office

The Home Office reported that over 41,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year, denouncing the figures as 'shameful' and marking the second highest annual total recorded.

Jan 1 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Man who moved family from US to UK shares British habit that 'blows his mind'

Zach Lincoln shares his experiences of moving from the US to the UK, highlighting a particular British habit that has astonished him.

Jan 1 • 14:13 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

UK says small boat migrant arrivals approached record levels in 2025

In 2025, the number of migrants arriving in the UK via small boats reached its second-highest recorded level, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid rising anti-immigration sentiment ahead of local elections.

Jan 1 • 13:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

In 2025, more than 41 thousand migrants entered the UK via the English Channel

In 2025, over 41,000 migrants reached the UK by boat across the English Channel, marking a continuous increase for two consecutive years despite efforts by the Labour government to reduce numbers.

Jan 1 • 09:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Cyprus pledges ‘different mindset’ as it assumes EU presidency

Cyprus is set to adopt a new approach during its EU presidency, focusing on defense, migration, and Ukraine amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Dec 31 • 10:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The Council of State rejects NGOs' request to annul the Franco-British migration agreement

The Council of State has rejected a request by NGOs to annul the Franco-British migration agreement, which stipulates the return of migrants arriving in the UK on small boats to France in exchange for the UK's acceptance of migrants located in France, based on a 'one-for-one' principle.

Dec 30 • 16:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

More than 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in 2025

In 2025, over 3,000 migrants died attempting to reach Spain by sea, a decline from the previous year, but activists warn this is due to tighter border controls forcing migrants to risk more perilous routes.

Dec 29 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Agreements between Britain and Angola and Namibia for the return of irregular migrants

The UK has reached agreements with Angola and Namibia to facilitate the return of irregular migrants.

Dec 28 • 02:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Returns of Poles from the UK. Are Prime Minister Tusk's emotions justified?

The article discusses the recent trend of Poles leaving the UK to return to Poland, questioning if the claims of mass returns are supported by data, as Prime Minister Donald Tusk suggested.

Dec 27 • 13:04 UTC

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