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Automated updates about UK immigration and asylum stuff from select sources, curated by @colinyeo.bsky.social. Includes AI generated summaries for some sources.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 3h
"Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, is accused of multiple offences in Dover in the spring." — BBC News
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Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering Dover migrant site
Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, is accused of multiple offences in Dover in the spring.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 5h
A House of Commons Library briefing published on 2026-09-30 sets out what local data is available on migration. The briefing said limited local data is available on international migration in the United Kingdom.
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Local data on migration: What is available?
Commons Library briefing, 30 Sep 2026. Limited local data is available on international migration in the UK. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 5h
"Southampton Itchen MP Darren Paffey warned anyone out to cause disorder should stay away" — The Independent
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Face coverings ban and dispersal order in place at anti-migrant protest
Southampton Itchen MP Darren Paffey warned anyone out to cause disorder should stay away
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 8h
The Home Office published immigration statistics on 2026-10-02 with data on the number of migrants arriving in the United Kingdom in small boats and the number prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel.
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Small boat activity in the English Channel
Immigration statistics, 02 Oct 2026. Data on the number of migrants arriving in the UK in small boats and those who were prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 10h
Urgent interim relief granted: claimant was detained unlawfully. Secretary of State must actively secure (not merely propose) alternative accommodation to remedy the breach, and provide medical help, pending the substantive claim. Costs to claimant on the standard basis.
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MER, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 2504 (Admin)
High Court (Administrative Court), decided 14 August 2026. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14h
"Immigration was a key issue in the 2016 EU referendum and one which strongly influenced the Leave vote: some wanted to reduce immigration; others were driven by principles of control and ‘sovereignty‘. Research published by British Future has found almost half of those surveyed…" — Free Movement
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Free movement gains support where it brings benefits to trade and opportunities for UK citizens - Free Movement
Research has found almost half of those surveyed (46%) would vote to rejoin the EU, which would mean accepting free movement.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Updated Home Office employer guidance for right to work checks from 1 October 2026: facial recognition permitted in manual, online and provider checks if the provider is registered with the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes. eVisa holders must be checked online.
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Right to work checklist
Work & study, 01 Oct 2026. Updated information for employers carrying out right to work checks from 1 October 2026. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Home Office taxi and private hire licensing guidance, dated 1 October 2026: digital right to a licence checks must now use a registered digital verification service provider. Manual checks of expired biometric residence permits are no longer accepted; a share code online check is required.
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Licensing authority guide to right to work checks
EU & EU Settlement Scheme, 01 Oct 2026. Updated the guidance for licensing authorities to prevent illegal working in the taxi and private hire sector in the UK. A full list of changes can be … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Agreement expected to end on Thursday after running for 423 days, during which it has been beset by problemsUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government’s “one in, one out” deal with France, which was supposed to help deter small boat arrivals, is expected to expire on…" — The Guardian
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Why is the UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migration deal being scrapped?
Agreement expected to end on Thursday after running for 423 days, during which it has been beset by problems
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Criminal Bills Assessment Manual version 27: legal aid covers Serious Crime Prevention Orders on acquittal or successful appeal from 1 October 2026; respect order breaches excluded from sections 6.15/6.16 from 26 October 2026; telephone attendance threshold is over 6 minutes.
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Legal aid guidance
Legal aid, 01 Oct 2026. An updated version of the Criminal Bills Assessment Manual has been published. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Despite the efforts of the Government to dissuade asylum seekers from attempting to navigate the crossing, thousands are still doing so each month" — The i
inews.co.uk
The numbers that show the Home Office's flagship migration plan failed
Despite the efforts of the Government to dissuade asylum seekers from attempting to navigate the crossing, thousands are still doing so each month
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Home Office immigration statistics series published data on 2026-10-01 on the number of migrants arriving in the United Kingdom in small boats. It also covers those prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel.
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Small boat activity in the English Channel
Immigration statistics, 01 Oct 2026. Data on the number of migrants arriving in the UK in small boats and those who were prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A statistics release on stop and search, arrests for notifiable offences and mental health detentions, March 2026, was published on 2026-10-01. The listed source is Immigration statistics. The record does not give any figures.
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Stop and search, arrests, and mental health detentions, March 2026
Immigration statistics, 01 Oct 2026. Statistics on stop and search, arrests for notifiable offences. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Landlords' right to rent code of practice: Home Office has added updated PDF versions of the codes, which come into force on 1 October 2026. Analysis indicates layout and formatting changes only; substantive content, criteria and paragraph text appear unchanged.
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Right to rent immigration checks: landlords' code of practice
Other immigration guidance, 01 Oct 2026. Added the updated PDF versions of the codes of practice which come into force on 1 October 2026. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Right to rent guidance for landlords (1 October 2026 version): digital checks must use registered providers; Swiss service provider route removed (closed 31 December 2025); Ukrainian annex deleted; digital documents accepted; visa vignettes phased out from 1 July 2026.
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Landlord's guide to right to rent checks
Enforcement, detention & removals, 01 Oct 2026. Updated the landlord's guide to right to rent checks. A full list of the changes can be found in the guide. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Home Office illegal working code for employers is now final: the June 2026 draft is replaced by a version dated 1 October 2026, "Draft" dropped from the title. The February 2024 English and Welsh codes are gone from the page. Any substantive changes not yet confirmed.
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Code of practice on preventing illegal working: Right to Work Scheme for employers
Work & study, 01 Oct 2026. Removed 'draft' from the title in line with legislation change. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Final employer guidance on right to work checks in force 1 October 2026. Transfer of Undertakings Regulations 2006 do not cover contract-for-services workers: new employers must check before work starts to keep a statutory excuse. Adds Annex C questions and answers.
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Right to work checks: an employer's guide
Other immigration guidance, 01 Oct 2026. Final employer RTW guidance added for 1 October,. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Home Office caseworker guidance: the UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme is now closed to new applications. Removed: the note that applicants rejected before 12 November 2025 with a "cannot reapply" message may still be eligible. Those already submitted await a decision.
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UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme
Other immigration guidance, 01 Oct 2026. The UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme is closed to new applications. If you have already submitted an application, you will be informed of the … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Duty-free alcohol allowance for England, Scotland and Wales revised in Home Office travel guidance: beer and cider now share a combined 42-litre allowance, sparkling wine joins still wine in the 18-litre allowance, and the 9-litre under 22% alcohol allowance now excludes beer, cider and wine.
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Travelling to the UK
Enforcement, detention & removals, 30 Sep 2026. Updated information on the alcohol duty free personal allowance limit in the England, Scotland and Wales guidance. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"In 2022, they opened their arms to Ukrainian refugees. But this year, the arrival of more than 300 asylum seekers has split the community. Can the rift be healed?It’s Sunday morning and in the East Sussex town of Crowborough a few dozen anti-migrant activists are waving union…" — The Guardian
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It was the most welcoming town in Britain. Why has Crowborough become so divided?
In 2022, they opened their arms to Ukrainian refugees. But this year, the arrival of more than 300 asylum seekers has split the community. Can the rift be healed?
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Employers in the UK are required to conduct right to work checks to ensure that their workers have the legal right to work. If they employ someone without permission to do the work, they can face civil penalties of up to £60,000 for each illegal worker. Where they know, or have…" — Free Movement
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A guide to right to work checks - Free Movement
Employers in the UK are required to conduct right to work checks to ensure that their workers have the legal right to work. If they employ someone without
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"A UK-French pilot scheme known as "one in, one out," set up to cut the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, has been scrapped." — Sky News
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UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant deal scrapped
A UK-French pilot scheme known as "one in, one out," set up to cut the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, has been scrapped.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago." — BBC News
bbc.co.uk
UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Home Office published operational statistics on 30 September 2026 on how many people have created a UK Visas and Immigration account to access an eVisa, the online immigration status.
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Online immigration status (eVisa): UKVI account creation data
Immigration statistics, 30 Sep 2026. Operational statistics on how many people have created an account to access an eVisa. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
eVisa account statistics now run to 28 September 2026: June-August 2026 added (336,433; 332,727; 293,188), earlier months revised down (March 2026 now 29,570), error counts now include internally identified corrections and a new partial corrections category.
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Online immigration status (eVisa): UKVI account creation data
Other immigration guidance, 30 Sep 2026. Updating the data on Online immigration status (eVisa): UKVI account creation data page. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Seven others found guilty of lesser charges in connection to incident in 2021 when inflatable dinghy sank killing at least 27 people with four more missing, presumed deadA Paris court has jailed six ⁠men for manslaughter over the deaths of at least 27 people in the worst mass…" — The Guardian
theguardian.com
French court jails six men for manslaughter over mass drowning in Channel
Seven others found guilty of lesser charges in connection to incident in 2021 when inflatable dinghy sank killing at least 27 people with four more missing, presumed dead
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Home Office suspended Buckinghamshire New University's Student sponsor licence from 30 September 2026. It has 20 working days to respond or face revocation. Current students with valid leave may continue studying; Worker and Temporary Worker licences unaffected.
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Buckinghamshire New University: Student sponsor licence suspension
Work & study, 30 Sep 2026. First published. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A House of Commons Library briefing published on 30 September 2026 sets out what local data is available on migration. It said limited local data is available on international migration in the United Kingdom.
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Local data on migration: What is available?
Commons Library briefing, 30 Sep 2026. Limited local data is available on international migration in the UK. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Home Office published data on 30 September 2026 on the number of migrants arriving in the United Kingdom in small boats and those prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel.
updates.freemovement.org.uk
Small boat activity in the English Channel
Immigration statistics, 30 Sep 2026. Data on the number of migrants arriving in the UK in small boats and those who were prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Deal aimed at deterring small boat arrivals set to end as talks stall over French demand for EU-wide schemeUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government’s “one in one out” deal with France, which was supposed to help deter small boat arrivals, is expected to expire on…" — The Guardian
theguardian.com
UK-France ‘one in one out’ deal to expire on Thursday, say sources
Deal aimed at deterring small boat arrivals set to end as talks stall over French demand for EU-wide scheme
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"The one in, one out deal is being wound down, after it returned around 1,400 people back to France, French officials say" — The Independent
independent.co.uk
UK’s flagship one in, one out migrant exchange deal with France ‘to end’
The one in, one out deal is being wound down, after it returned around 1,400 people back to France, French officials say
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"The UK expansion worker visa is part of the global business mobility route. It enables overseas businesses seeking to expand into the UK to temporarily assign senior managers and specialist employees, including business owners, to the UK to establish a British operation. Opening…" — Free Movement
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How to apply for a UK expansion worker visa   - Free Movement
The UK expansion worker visa is part of the global business mobility route. It enables overseas businesses seeking to expand into the UK to temporarily assign
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Immigration statistics published a country returns guide on 29 September 2026. It is guidance on returning immigration offenders to their country of origin.
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Country returns guide
Immigration statistics, 29 Sep 2026. Guidance on returning immigration offenders to their country of origin. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"James O'Brien: The PM was brilliant, except for when he talked about immigration" — The i
inews.co.uk
I loved Andy Burnham’s speech, but one part of it was shameful
James O'Brien: The PM was brilliant, except for when he talked about immigration
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A House of Commons Library briefing published on 2026-09-29 sets out what local data is available on migration. It said limited local data is available on international migration in the United Kingdom.
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Local data on migration: What is available?
Commons Library briefing, 29 Sep 2026. Limited local data is available on international migration in the UK. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A written answer on English Channel crossings said the United Kingdom-France small boat prevention deal includes increased French deployments, specialist units, enhanced surveillance and new maritime interception authority.
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Undocumented Migrants: English Channel
Parliamentary question, 29 Sep 2026. UK-France small boat prevention deal includes increased French deployments, specialist units, enhanced surveillance, and new maritime interception … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Skye von der Osten says she ‘relied in good faith’ on information provided by the Home Office but now faces ‘traumatic’ move" — The Independent
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Home Office mix-up leaves boy, 6, and his mother without a UK visa
Skye von der Osten says she ‘relied in good faith’ on information provided by the Home Office but now faces ‘traumatic’ move
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Welcome to the weekly Free Movement newsletter! The transcript of the Home Secretary’s evidence to the Home Affairs Committee was published last week. She said the new settlement policy and any transitional arrangements will follow later this year and ‘in good time’ before the…" — Free Movement
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Free Movement Weekly Immigration Newsletter #138 - Free Movement
Welcome to the weekly Free Movement newsletter!
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Immigration statistics published data on 2026-09-29 on the number of migrants arriving in the United Kingdom in small boats and those prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel.
updates.freemovement.org.uk
Small boat activity in the English Channel
Immigration statistics, 29 Sep 2026. Data on the number of migrants arriving in the UK in small boats and those who were prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"The Home Secretary is weighing up how to soften indefinite leave to remain changes" — The i
inews.co.uk
How migration reforms could be watered down - as Mahmood plans talks on concessions
The Home Secretary is weighing up how to soften her tough migration reforms
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, has been remanded in custody ahead of his trial next year." — Sky News
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Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas remanded in custody
Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, has been remanded in custody ahead of his trial next year.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"‘Taking back control’ turns out to be staggeringly expensive. That’s something to mull over as budget day approachesEvery 100,000 immigrants lost to the UK costs the treasury £7bn, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. That figure is unsurprising if you’ve been…" — The Guardian
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Cutting immigration to the UK means billions less for the Treasury. Can the country really afford that? | Zoe Williams
‘Taking back control’ turns out to be staggeringly expensive. That’s something to mull over as budget day approaches, writes Zoe Williams
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"The Home Office can impose a mandatory refusal period, also known as a re-entry ban, on people who have previously breached immigration law or used deception in their application for leave. Refusal periods can last one year, two years, five years or ten years. Generally…" — Free Movement
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Suitability refusals: understanding mandatory re-entry bans - Free Movement
The rules relating to refusal periods for the majority of applicants are at part Suitability of the Immigration Rules.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Refurbing old MOD bases and throwing money at hotels and private landlords isn't a solution" — The i
inews.co.uk
Build and buy homes for asylum seekers - it's the right thing to do
Refurbing old MOD bases and throwing money at hotels and private landlords isn't a solution
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Mathilda Mallinson: It's time to start writing policy for real problems, not perceived ones" — The i
inews.co.uk
Britain's asylum seeker 'crisis' is a lie
Mathilda Mallinson: It's time to start writing policy for real problems, not perceived ones
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings." — BBC News
bbc.co.uk
More attempts at longer migrant small boat crossings in Channel
The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"The home secretary has been under pressure to water down the proposals from some Labour MPs, including Angela Rayner." — BBC Politics
bbc.co.uk
Mahmood signals rethink on migrants right to remain
The home secretary has been under pressure to water down the proposals from some Labour MPs, including Angela Rayner.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Dame Emily Thornberry has warned that Labour must be careful about being seen as “nasty” over proposed changes to immigration settlement rules. Under plans the government is finalising following a consultation, the established five-year pathway to permanent residency (also…" — politics.co.uk
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Emily Thornberry warns Labour risk being seen as ‘nasty’ over immigration rules - Politics.co.uk
Dame Emily Thornberry has warned that Labour must be careful about being seen as “nasty” over proposed changes to immigration settlement rules. Under plans the government is finalising following a consultation, the established five-year pathway to permanent residency (also known as indefinite leave to remain or settlement) could be replaced by a 10-year baseline under […]
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Student visa applications from affected nationalities fell over 90% in Q2 2026, according to a parliamentary answer. The answer said the brake is temporary and evidence-led, but the timing of lifting it is uncertain.
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Visas: Overseas Students
Parliamentary question, 28 Sep 2026. Student visa applications from affected nationalities fell over 90% Q2 2026; brake is temporary and evidence-led but lifting timing uncertain. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The government set out a timetable for new refugee study, sponsorship and work routes, answering a written parliamentary question on refugee visas. It said applications and arrivals are expected in 2026-2027.
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Visas: Refugees
Parliamentary question, 28 Sep 2026. Government announces timetable for new refugee study, sponsorship, and work routes with applications and arrivals expected in 2026-2027. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.
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