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“Stop the attacks on migrant workers now.” UNISON General Secretary Andrea Egan speaking at #uhealth26 in Edinburgh, after taking UNISON’s message directly to Parliament and the Prime Minister. Source: UNISON - UK's largest union #MigrantWorkers #WorkersRights #MigrantRights #UKImmigration

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Starting out in a new country rarely meets expectations, especially at work. Many migrants take what’s available, not what they’re qualified for, just to get a foot in the system. 🎥TikTok: @tobes191 #ImmigrantLife #MigrantReality #LifeInTheUK

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Reform UK says it plans to review asylum approvals granted in the past five years. Those who entered the UK illegally or overstayed visas before claiming asylum could lose leave to remain, prompting debate over the legal and practical impact. (BBC) #UKImmigration #AsylumPolicy

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Experts slam Reform’s latest immigration plan as “not serious or workable.” Economists and refugee groups say the numbers don’t add up; mass asylum reviews could swamp courts and cost billions. Source: The Independent #UKImmigration #Asylum

Experts slam Reform’s latest immigration plan as “not serious or workable.” Economists and refugee groups say the numbers don’t add up; mass asylum reviews could swamp courts and cost billions.
Source: The Independent
#UKImmigration #Asylum
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After losing his wife and daughter in the Air India crash, Mohammad Shethwala now faces removal from the UK. Dependent on his wife’s visa, his humanitarian plea was refused; he’s on bail and can’t work. Lawyers are challenging the decision. Source: The Standard #UKImmigration

After losing his wife and daughter in the Air India crash, Mohammad Shethwala now faces removal from the UK. Dependent on his wife’s visa, his humanitarian plea was refused; he’s on bail and can’t work. Lawyers are challenging the decision. 
Source: The Standard
#UKImmigration
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UNISON is organising a national day of action to highlight exploitation in the UK care sector, where campaigners say visa insecurity and deportation threats are used to silence migrant workers. Action planned for Fri 24 April. UNISON - UK's largest union #FairVisa #MigrantWorkers #UKCare

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Canada’s arrival numbers are falling. New data shows 72% fewer students and temporary workers arrived in Jan–Feb 2026 compared to the same period in 2024, signaling major shifts for education and the labour market. Source: IRCC Canada #CanadaImmigration #MigrationTrends

Canada’s arrival numbers are falling. New data shows 72% fewer students and temporary workers arrived in Jan–Feb 2026 compared to the same period in 2024, signaling major shifts for education and the labour market.
Source: IRCC Canada
#CanadaImmigration #MigrationTrends
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The UK will pay France £660m over 3 years to curb small‑boat Channel crossings. The deal boosts enforcement on French beaches. Critics warn it risks harming people seeking asylum without safe routes. Source: The Guardian #UKPolitics #AsylumSeekers

The UK will pay France £660m over 3 years to curb small‑boat Channel crossings. The deal boosts enforcement on French beaches. Critics warn it risks harming people seeking asylum without safe routes. 
Source: The Guardian
#UKPolitics #AsylumSeekers
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Migrant care workers in the UK demand fair visas, dignity, and rights. UNISON says visa insecurity and deportation threats are used to silence workers, with new rules potentially trapping some in exploitative jobs for up to 15 years. UNISON - UK's largest union #MigrantRights #CareWorkers

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Critics say Labour is repeating a costly migration mistake. The UK–France deal commits £662m to measures that haven’t stopped Channel crossings. Interceptions down, detention limited, payments guaranteed. Not a deterrent,but expensive failure. (The Telegraph) #UKImmigration

Critics say Labour is repeating a costly migration mistake. The UK–France deal commits £662m to measures that haven’t stopped Channel crossings.
Interceptions down, detention limited, payments guaranteed. Not a deterrent,but expensive failure. (The Telegraph)
#UKImmigration
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SNP minister Mairi McAllan says too few migrants are coming to Scotland, calling migration “good and necessary” for the economy. She highlighted its role in key sectors while noting housing pressures. Immigration remains a key election issue. (BBC News) #UKPolitics #UKImmigration

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The US Justice Dept is reportedly expanding denaturalisation, potentially stripping citizenship from hundreds of foreign‑born Americans. Prosecutors are reviewing cases tied to alleged fraud or serious crimes. Critics warn of major consequences. Source: NBC News #USImmigration

The US Justice Dept is reportedly expanding denaturalisation, potentially stripping citizenship from hundreds of foreign‑born Americans. Prosecutors are reviewing cases tied to alleged fraud or serious crimes. Critics warn of major consequences.
Source: NBC News
#USImmigration