UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, is considering scrapping UK visa discounts for more than 20 European countries. Full story, here.
Immigration news
Humans rights groups are urging the Biden administration and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end the digital surveillance of immigrants. According to a new report, ICE monitors nearly 100,000 migrants using ‘questionable tactics’ that do more harm than good and prevent progress in enabling immigrants to thrive in their communities.
A controversial UK immigration Data Protection Act exemption has been found unlawful by the Court of Appeal. Full story, here.
Two new studies have found that US immigration is beneficial for health care funding in America. Full story, here.
The Brexit-backing, multi-millionaire owner of Wetherspoons wants more UK immigration from Europe. Full story, here.
A Home Office UK immigration policy to evict failed asylum seekers amid the pandemic has been withdrawn. Full story, here.