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Monday, Nov 17

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UK government to reduce protections and benefits for refugees

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Britain are set to drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, the Labour government announced late Saturday, November 15, under new plans aimed at slashing irregular immigration and…

UK’s sweeping asylum law changes: How will they impact refugees?

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Britain to announce proposals on asylum with refugees facing longer waits and possible return to their countries.

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Sister JoAnn Persch, advocate for migrants and refugees, dies at 91

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Sister JoAnn Persch, known to be an advocate for migrants and refugees in the Chicago area has died.

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'Shabana Mahmood's asylum switcheroo, and why Britain kills more refugees than it helps'

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As the Justice Secretary announces changes to the asylum system, Fleet Street Fox explains why it won't make the place any nicer to live in

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POLL OF THE DAY: Should officials confiscate refugees' valuables upon arrival in Britain?

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Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce how she will toughen up the asylum system today - but faces a backbench outcry over the sweeping changes.

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UK Government plans to drastically reduce protections and benefits for refugees

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The British government has announced a toughening of asylum laws that aim to make it easier to deport unsuccessful applicants. However the move also proposes to review applications periodically to assess risk in the country of origin. The…

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Jewellery and valuables belonging to refugees could be confiscated to pay for accommodation

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‘It is right that if people have money in the bank, if people have assets...they should be contributing’, a Home Office minister said on Monday

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World News | UK Announces Drastic Reduction in Protection for Asylum Seekers, Refugees Under New Plan

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The measures, modelled on Denmark's strict asylum system, were announced late on Saturday (local time) as Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes under pressure from surging popularity for…

Sunday, Nov 16

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Refugees to face 20-year wait under UK asylum reforms

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PA Media Shabana Mahmood sits in a high backed grey chair and speaks into a mic in front of a blue background Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce …

Refugees for UK go wait for 20 years to settle permanently under asylum reforms

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UK To Cut Protections For Refugees Under Asylum ‘Overhaul’

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Presently, those given refugee status have it for five years, after which they can apply for indefinite leave to remain and eventually citizenship.

UK to cut protections for refugees under largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times

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Britain said on Saturday it would launch the largest overhaul of policy on asylum seekers in modern times, drawing inspiration from Denmark's approach, one of the toughest in Europe and widely criticised by rights groups. Story by…

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Britain announces sweeping asylum policy shift to cut protections for refugees

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Britain announced a drastic asylum policy overhaul inspired by Denmark's tough immigration stance, marking the largest refugee system changes in modern times.

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U.K. plans to drastically reduce protections for refugees

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It intends to make refugees who have been granted asylum wait 20 years before applying to be allowed to live in the U.K. long-term.

Saturday, Nov 15

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UK to cut protections for refugees under asylum system 'overhaul'

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The UK government is stripping back protections and ending automatic benefits for people who have been given asylum seeker status, interior minister Shabana Mahmood said Sunday, announcing a historic overhaul of the country's refugee…

UK govt to limit protections for refugees

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The measures, which will include forcing refugees to return to their home countries once they are deemed safe, were announced as the government faces mounting pressure over irregular migration.

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Safe routes and temporary status for refugees among plans for asylum reform

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to unveil plans to tackle illegal immigration and reform the asylum system on Monday.

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Germany tackles housing crisis for refugees

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Finding accommodation for refugees remains very challenging in Germany despite signs of a slight improvement, according to a survey of local authorities.

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Mysterious plane carrying Gaza refugees lands in South Africa

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South Africa's intelligence services are investigating who was behind a chartered plane that landed in Johannesburg with more than 150 Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza who did not have proper travel documents and were held onboard on the…