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#1
Unprecedented plans for asylum system sees government walk tightrope
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politics1d ago

Unprecedented plans for asylum system sees government walk tightrope

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vngkp1ykko
Bbc.com
  • UK plans unprecedented asylum overhaul, shifting from duties to powers while safeguarding rights.
  • Temporary refugee status would be introduced with a 30-month minimum before review.
  • The plan seeks to speed up decisions by adopting a single appeals system inspired by Denmark.
  • Authorities aim to limit permanent settlement for 20 years, with paths tied to work or study.
  • Financial support for asylum seekers could be cut for those eligible to work.
  • Raising the bar on family life, officials seek tighter limits on Article 8 challenges.
  • The reforms would redefine 'immediate family' for asylum considerations.
  • Windrush legacy and public confidence act as warnings for policymakers.
  • Parliament will be asked to approve the wording on balancing private life and removal in light of rights.
  • Home Office emphasizes focused execution amid past fast-track attempts facing court scrutiny.
  • Officials plan to push a 'core protection' framework alongside new safe and legal routes.
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#2
HMRC accused of being ‘cavalier’ with finances of child benefit claimants
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politics1d ago

HMRC accused of being ‘cavalier’ with finances of child benefit claimants

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/nov/18/hmrc-accused-of-being-cavalier-with-finances-of-child-benefit-claimants
Theguardian.com
  • UK tax authority HMRC is under pressure after a data-driven crackdown wrongly stopped child benefits for thousands.
  • Officials say the decision to use Home Office travel data without cross-checking caused the costly error.
  • Nearly 24,000 people were flagged as emigrants, but many were simply traveling or on work trips.
  • HMRC says it has strengthened processes and safeguards and is giving affected parents more time to prove they are in the UK.
  • The incident prompted ongoing Treasury Committee questions about HMRC’s methods and data practices.
  • The Guardian and The Detail’s investigation had previously shown many affected families had valid UK ties.
  • The cases included a Ukrainian national and others with caregiving duties in the UK.
  • HMRC chief executive John-Paul Marks acknowledged the impact on customers and promised reforms.
  • The crackdown was intended to curb fraud but produced unintended financial strain on families.
  • The government aims to improve cross-checks between data sources to prevent future errors.
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#3
‘No safe place to go’: people sent back to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal tell of desperation
#3 out of 6
politics1d ago

‘No safe place to go’: people sent back to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal tell of desperation

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-interactive/2025/nov/18/people-sent-back-france-uk-one-in-one-out-scheme
Theguardian.com
  • The UK is sending asylum seekers back to France under a ‘one in, one out’ scheme in a bid to deter Channel crossings.
  • Returnees in Paris describe fear, dislocation, and feeling unsafe after removal from the UK.
  • Medical charities say many detained or forcibly returned individuals are survivors of torture or trafficking.
  • Some returnees report being attacked or unsafe in France, undermining perceived protections.
  • The Guardian notes that the scheme could lead to further removals under Dublin rules and new UK measures.
  • Returned individuals describe detention-like conditions and limited access to protection.
  • Advocates warn the policy may deprive people of opportunities to explain their cases before removal.
  • The article emphasizes the migrants’ sense of hopelessness and disruption to family life.
  • Community groups warn the policy risks retraumatizing survivors and worsens mental health.
  • The Guardian’s feature follows several returnees from the UK to Paris shelters amid ongoing enforcement.
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#4
A question to the few remaining Labour supporters: is this refugee-bashing what you voted for? | Owen Jones
#4 out of 6
politics21h ago

A question to the few remaining Labour supporters: is this refugee-bashing what you voted for? | Owen Jones

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/18/labour-supporters-refugees-government-tommy-robinson-progressives
Theguardian.com
  • Owen Jones questions whether Labour’s refugee policy aligns with progressive values and voter expectations.
  • The piece argues the government’s stance has gained support from the hard right, including Tommy Robinson.
  • Labour is accused of pursuing an asylum system described as Europe’s harshest.
  • The article asserts the policy could keep refugees in limbo for two decades before permanent status.
  • There is criticism of proposed asset seizures from asylum seekers to fund accommodation.
  • The piece links anti-migrant rhetoric to the rise of Reform UK and challenges Labour’s stance as potentially legitimising them.
  • The author cites data to counter Labour’s claim of asylum seekers as a ‘golden ticket’ for UK immigration.
  • The article argues the government’s rhetoric harms refugees and undermines long-term community ties.
  • Keir Starmer’s stance is contrasted with prior support for free movement, suggesting a shift in Labour’s immigration policy.
  • The piece argues progressive parties in Europe sometimes gain support by expanding the welfare state, not restricting migrants.
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#5
Home Office 'secretly paid for boyband to sing anti-extremism songs in schools'
#5 out of 6
politics21h ago

Home Office 'secretly paid for boyband to sing anti-extremism songs in schools'

https://metro.co.uk/2025/11/18/home-office-secretly-paid-boyband-sing-anti-extremism-songs-schools-24741070/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15301827/Home-Office-secretly-funded-boyband-tour-Muslim-communities-singing-anti-radicalisation-songs.html
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  • The Home Office funded a 2016 boyband tour in northern England to promote anti-radicalisation messages.
  • The tour was reportedly organized through a Warrington charity and tied to the Prevent program.
  • Funding reportedly amounted to £400,000 under a scheme labelled Panther in Home Office accounts.
  • The organizations involved included BreakThrough Media and the Foundation for Peace.
  • The tour reportedly visited schools in Bradford, Burnley, Manchester and Huddersfield.
  • The single 'Think About It' carried anti-extremism themes released around the tour.
  • Officials said the campaign was delivered under the previous government and has since been discontinued.
  • The reports raise questions about using entertainment for public messaging in schools.
  • The Metro and Daily Mail articles corroborate the funding and organizational details.
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#6
Children born in the UK to refugee parents will face deportation
#6 out of 6
politics11h ago

Children born in the UK to refugee parents will face deportation

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15304253/Children-Britain-refugee-asylum-parents-deportation-Shabana-Mahmood.html
Dailymail.co.uk
  • UK plans to make refugee status temporary with 30-month reviews, affecting long-term rights.
  • Children born in Britain to refugees could be deported if they lack citizenship at birth.
  • The reforms would end automatic rights to bring spouses and children for asylum seekers.
  • Judges may be told not to rely on Article 8 of the ECHR to protect family life in deportation cases.
  • The Times reported the Home Office plans on pathways for unaccompanied children and vulnerable groups.
  • Critics warn the reforms could face court challenges under ECHR and HRA.
  • Supporters say the reforms rebalance the system and curb incentives for illegal migration.
  • Labour and other critics argue the plan could harm vulnerable families and face legal hurdles.
  • Labour and Amnesty International voiced concerns about the humanitarian impact.
  • The plan includes cost estimates for reviewing refugee status every 30 months.
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