Immigration

Man granted asylum in UK to avoid death penalty in Afghanistan in first case of its kind.

Britain working with other countries to restrict migrant benefits, says work and pensions secretary.

Germany interior ministry highlights 64% spike in asylum applications during 2013.

IBTimes UK investigates harsh reality of asylum system which leaves young people in limbo.

Political row between Britain and EU over immigration from Eastern Europe flares up.

Ukip leader claims lower economic growth is price worth paying for immigration cuts.

Three quarters of those polled for BBC's The Truth about Immigration documentary urge immigration cut.

Business Secretary says the Prime Minister's plans to cut immigration will most likely not be achieved.

Business organisations have slammed the Labour Party leader's vow to reinterpret employment law

Ukip leader slams Tories and may stand as MP in 2014.

Comments come as UK work restrictions on Romanians and Bulgarians are lifted.

Iain Duncan Smith says measures will protect integrity of UK's benefits system.

IBTimesUK looks to philosopher John Rawls for help on the question of 'fairness'.

Ukip leader Nigel Farage draws distinction between economic migrants, and those fleeing war.

Tory MP Nigel Mills attacks business secretary in deepening immigration row.

UK Prime Minister brings forward plans to restrict benefits for EU citizens ahead of feared influx of Romanian and Bulgarian workers.

Leaked report reveals UK Government in bid to limit annual net migration from EU countries to 75,000.

Former M&S boss and departing Domino's chief support immigration.

UCL study finds European immigrants to UK make £25bn net contribution to economy.

Italy, Malta and Spain at receiving end as Mediterranean becomes preferred route into Europe.

Home secretary plans to raise minimum income rules for immigrants, says leaked cabinet letter.

Nicolas Sarkozy targets immigrant welfare benefits for re-election campaign.