Under-pressure UK PM Insists Rwanda Migrant Plan 'Will Work'
UK leader Rishi Sunak insisted Thursday that his latest immigration plan would work, as the issue threatened to tear apart his ruling Conservatives, putting his premiership in jeopardy.
UK Minister Quits Over Rwanda Bill, Heaping Pressure On PM Sunak
Britain's ruling Conservative party was in disarray Wednesday after its immigration minister quit over legislation regarding sending migrants to Rwanda as hardliners turned the screw on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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Home Secretary James Cleverly Signs New Ayslum Treaty in Rwanda
Cleverly said there was now no "credible" reason to block the deportation flights because the treaty addressed all the issues raised by the Supreme Court
UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Changes, Sparking Concerns in Key Sectors
The measures intended to address concerns over immigration levels, particularly in the healthcare sector, include a substantial increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas and the elimination of the 20 per cent discount for essential professions.
UK Raises Minimum Salary For Skilled Migrant Worker Visa
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of regular migration, including raising the minimum salary threshold for a skilled worker visa.
UK Announces Limits On Regular Migration As It Tries To Turn Polls Around
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of migration -- a key battleground in a general election expected next year.
Will Sunak's Elgin Marbles Snub to the Greek PM Affect UK-Greece Bilateral Relations?
Rishi Sunak is under fire over a last-minute snub to the Greek PM on the Elgin Marbles issue which led to the Greek PM returning to Greece without discussing issues like illegal immigration and Gaza.
Starmer Says Tories In "Open Revolt" As Sunak Left Red-faced At PMQs
At the start of his premiership, Sunak had promised to "stop the boats" but his Rwanda Bill was declared illegal by the Supreme Court.
Sunak Firmly Rejects Von der Leyen's Suggestions of UK Rejoining EU
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, speaking from Downing Street, dismissed von der Leyen's remarks as unrealistic and emphasized the UK's commitment to forging an independent path post-Brexit.
Sunak To Implement Rwanda Deportation Policy Despite 'Unlawful' Court Ruling
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick confirms emergency Rwanda treaty and says flights will take off "as a matter of urgency".
Acropolis Row: UK And Greece Quarrel Over Cancelled PM Meeting
Britain and Greece on Tuesday disputed claims about why a prime ministerial meeting was cancelled, in a diplomatic row against a backdrop of ownership claims to ancient sculptures on display at the British Museum.
Sunak Accused Of Collaborating With Braverman Amid His Crack Down On Migration
After the Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda Bill unlawful, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that he would relentlessly continue his crackdown on migration.
Dublin Riot Highlights 'Far-right' Agitation Over Ireland Immigration
Riots in Dublin this week have highlighted growing social tensions in Ireland, with political leaders and others blaming far-right agitators for stoking unrest over increased immigration in recent years.
UK Government Announces Plans for Further NatWest Stake Sale, Invites Public to Invest
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt disclosed the UK government's intention to explore options for divesting its remaining 38.6 per cent stake in NatWest Group.
Net Migration to UK Hit Record 745,000 in 2022, New Figures Show
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the updated data replaces the previous estimate of 606,000, after making revisions to reflect "unexpected patterns" in migrant behaviour.
MPs Respond To Rwanda Bill Being Ruled 'Unlawful' By Supreme Court
Rishi Sunak says that the Tory Party will continue to push for the Rwanda Bill that was ruled 'unlawful' by the Supreme Court.
UK Govt Urges Food Delivery Firms To Step Up Vetting
The UK government on Tuesday urged online food delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo to step up driver vetting to protect people and prevent unauthorised immigrants working illegally.
James Cleverly appointed Home Secretary in Cabinet Reshuffle
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the change after firing Suella Braverman as Home Secretary, following her controversial comments on the police last week.
UK Expands Safe States List To Stop Migrant Boats From India And Georgia
The UK Home Office tabled a draft legislation to add India and Georgia to the safe states list as there has been a rise in migrant boats coming from these countries over the last year.
Researchers Say That UK Businesses Could Benefit More From Immigration
Sunak's focus on the "overall migrant figures" has been dubbed as an "obsession" that does not recognise the contribution of skilled migrants to British businesses.
Lack Of Attention On DR Congo Crisis Dubbed 'Unforgivable'
While the media is dominated by the catastrophic Israel-Gaza conflict, almost seven million people are internally displaced and an estimated 1,000 women and girls are raped each day in the DR Congo.
25 Conservative MPs are Considering Submitting Letters Expressing Lack of Confidence in Sunak's Leadership
Sunak is set to confront a critical challenge as he strives to advance the renters reform bill amid completing his one-year tenure as the UK Prime Minister.
Bird Flu Detected In Antarctica For The First Time, Experts Call It 'Devastating'
The virus was detected in a bird called brown skua on Bird Island in South Georgia.
Belgium, Sweden Want Tougher Powers To Expel Irregular Migrants
The Belgian and Swedish prime ministers on Wednesday called for better border controls and more coordinated powers in the European Union to expel irregular migrants, after an attack in Brussels left two people dead.
Sweden's Fears Realised In Brussels 'Terror Attack'
Just two months after raising its threat level, Sweden was reeling in shock on Tuesday over the killing of two of its football fans in a "terror attack" targeting Swedes in Brussels.
Tories Push For 'Unlawful' Rwanda Migrant Bill At Supreme Court
The UK government have taken the Rwanda bill to the Supreme Court, despite the deportation plan being ruled 'unlawful' by the Court of Appeal in June.
Rwanda 'Safe' For Deported Asylum Seekers: UK Court Told
The UK government on Monday insisted that Rwanda is an appropriate place to deport failed asylum seekers, as it tried to overturn a court ruling that the policy is unlawful.
Labour Defeat SNP to Secure 'Seismic' By-Election Victory in Rutherglen and Hamilton West
For Labour, the by-election represented an important battleground ahead of the next UK general election, with the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer declaring it a "seismic" night and that people in Rutherglen and Hamilton West had sent "a clear message".
Biden To Build More Mexico Wall, Says Hands Were Tied
US President Joe Biden on Thursday defended plans to extend the border wall with Mexico, saying he didn't think such barriers worked but that he was bound by laws introduced under Donald Trump.