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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 · 50m

"‘Unfair’ immigration and asylum bill could fail to support sexual violence survivors, anti-slavery commissioner saysSurvivors of sexual violence could wrongly be denied recognition as victims of human trafficking under credibility tests in a new UK law, the independent…" — The Guardian

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UK law could deny Fayed accusers recognition as victims of human trafficking

‘Unfair’ immigration and asylum bill could fail to support sexual violence survivors, anti-slavery commissioner says

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 1h

"The Upper Tribunal has concluded that refusing to consider visa applications by two Palestinian families in Gaza before they gave biometrics was irrational and in breach of their rights under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The joined cases are HA and…" — Free Movement

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Home Office must reconsider applications by Palestinian families failed by unsafe journeys policy - Free Movement

The Upper Tribunal has concluded that refusing to consider visa applications by two Palestinian families in Gaza before they gave biometrics was irrational

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14h

A new House of Commons Library briefing covers the Common Travel Area and the special status of Irish citizens in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom and Ireland have a long-running agreement on free movement and residence for one another's citizens. Published 15 October 2026.

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The Common Travel Area and the special status of Irish citizens in the UK

Commons Library briefing, 15 Oct 2026. The UK and Ireland have a long-running agreement on free movement and residence for one another's citizens. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 15h

A Bill before Parliament would make provision about immigration, asylum and modern slavery, and for connected purposes. The Bill is at Committee stage in the House of Commons, according to the Parliament record dated 2026-10-15.

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Immigration and Asylum Bill

Parliament Bill, 15 Oct 2026. Committee stage (Commons). A Bill to Make provision about immigration, asylum and modern slavery; and for connected purposes. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 15h

"The home secretary said the east African country has ‘refused’ to accept the return of its criminals" — The Independent

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How many Eritreans visit UK as Shabana Mahmood issues visa ban threat

The home secretary said the east African country has ‘refused’ to accept the return of its criminals

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 15h

"Country has not had an election in 33 years and has withdrawn cooperation with UK on migrant returnsEritrea, the east African country embroiled in a row with the UK over its refusal to accept the return of rejected asylum seekers and criminals, is considered one of world’s most…" — The Guardian

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Repressive, secretive and highly militarised: Eritrea, the east African country facing UK visa ban threat

Country has not had an election in 33 years and has withdrawn cooperation with UK on migrant returns

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 16h

The government said it remains committed to ending and closing all asylum hotels by the end of this Parliament. Closures are being prioritised, but no schedule has been published. The same answer was given to 2 written questions.

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Parliamentary question, 15 Oct 2026. Government reaffirms commitment to end and close all asylum hotels by end of this Parliament, with prioritised closures but no published schedule. The … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 16h

The Government said it is committed to reviewing legislation on prostitution and sexual exploitation, with details to follow. The answer, dated 2026-10-15, said the National Police Chiefs' Council has issued a new modern slavery investigation framework.

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Personal Care Services

Parliamentary question, 15 Oct 2026. Government committed to reviewing prostitution/sexual exploitation legislation and details to follow; NPCC issued a new modern slavery investigation … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 16h

The Government said it is committed to a legislative review and promised announcements on sexual exploitation, in a written answer dated 2026-10-15. The National Police Chiefs' Council has launched a new modern slavery investigative framework.

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Slavery: Personal Care Services

Parliamentary question, 15 Oct 2026. Government commits to legislative review and promised announcements on sexual exploitation; NPCC launches new modern slavery investigative framework. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 16h

The government cited a December 2025 strategy committing to review prostitution legislation, and a new National Police Chiefs' Council modern slavery investigative framework targeting sexual exploitation. Written parliamentary answer dated 2026-10-15.

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Personal Care Services

Parliamentary question, 15 Oct 2026. Government cites a December 2025 strategy committing to review prostitution legislation, and a new NPCC modern slavery investigative framework … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 16h

Updated Home Office guidance: section 1(5) British Nationality Act 1981 now covers parental orders as well as adoptions; new sections on claims through a father and confirming a parent's citizenship from passport records; pre-1983 birth sections revised.

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British citizenship: caseworker guidance

Citizenship & nationality, 15 Oct 2026. This guidance has been updated in the following sections: Proving British citizenship if born before 1 January 1983; Born in the UK before 1983 … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 16h

Webinar: Fee waiver applications. A walk through the legal framework: spotting when clients are eligible, building strong applications with the right evidence, and what recent rule changes mean for protecting lawful residence under section 3C leave while a fee waiver is pending.

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Webinar: Fee waiver applications - eligibility, evidence and section 3C leave - Free Movement

In this webinar, we’ll discuss how the Home Office assesses credibility in the asylum process and share tips and techniques for supporting clients to demonstrate the credibility of their claim.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 16h

"The Home Secretary has threatened a visa ban on Eritreans if the east African country does not take back illegal migrants and criminals" — The i

The numbers that show why new small boats plan won't work

The Home Secretary has threatened a visa ban on Eritreans if the east African country does not take back illegal migrants and criminals

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 17h

The government said it is committed to closing all asylum hotels by the end of this Parliament. Sites are prioritised by feasibility, cost and cohesion, with notice given to local authorities and Members of Parliament. Written answer on asylum accommodation in Tamworth, 14 October 2026.

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Asylum: Tamworth

Parliamentary question, 14 Oct 2026. Government commits to closing all asylum hotels by end of Parliament; sites prioritised by feasibility, cost and cohesion, with notice given to local … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 17h

"In the deportation case of Kofi Osei-Bonsu v Secretary of State for The Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 1304, the Court of Appeal found that it was an error for a judge to go behind a factual concession by the Home Office without giving notice to the parties but that it was not…" — Free Movement

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Reminder: judges should not go behind concessions without notice - Free Movement

In the deportation case of Kofi Osei-Bonsu v Secretary of State for The Home Department EWCA Civ 1304, the Court of Appeal found that it was an error for a

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 17h

A House of Commons Library briefing published 15 October 2026 sets out how refugees can get permission to come to the UK through the UK Resettlement Scheme or the forthcoming community sponsorship routes. The Library said many constituents are asking about these routes.

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UK Resettlement Scheme reopening and new refugee sponsorship routes

Commons Library briefing, 15 Oct 2026. Many constituents are asking how refugees can get permission to come to the UK through the UK Resettlement Scheme or the forthcoming community … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 17h

Border Force guidance on the EU Settlement Scheme updated (version 9.0, 9 October 2026) for House of Commons paper 584: administrative review removed, appeal now the only remedy referenced; lapsed pre-settled status must be referred to the Status Review Unit.

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EU Settlement Scheme: Border Force guidance

EU & EU Settlement Scheme, 15 Oct 2026. The guidance has been updated to reflect the changes to the rules in Appendix EU and Appendix EU (Family Permit) made by Statement of Changes in … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 17h

Secretary of State's appeal allowed: Ahsan doesn't entitle every applicant wrongly accused of English test deception to be treated as meeting continuous residence. Totality of circumstances applies; bail absconding and delay could justify 30 months' leave over indefinite.

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The Secretary of State for the Home Department v MD Shahadat Hossain [2026] EWCA Civ 1310

Court of Appeal (Civil Division), decided 15 October 2026. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 18h

Immigration statistics published on 2026-10-15 data on the number of migrants arriving in the United Kingdom in small boats. The release 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, 15 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 · 18h

European Union Settlement Scheme caseworker guidance version 33.0 (HC 584, applies 8 October 2026): joining family members' 3-month reasonable grounds deadline now runs from last lawful entry; new rule EU4 sections on pre-settled status holders who no longer qualify.

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EU Settlement Scheme: caseworker guidance · EU Settlement Scheme: EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members (accessible)

Other immigration guidance, 15 Oct 2026. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 18h

European Union Settlement Scheme caseworker guidance, version 23.0: travel permit closed by House of Commons paper 584 from 8 October 2026. New family permit route for Ibrahim and Teixeira primary carers following Ayoola (Court of Appeal, 2025).

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EU Settlement Scheme – family and travel permits: caseworker guidance

EU & EU Settlement Scheme, 15 Oct 2026. Updated to reflect the closure of the EUSS travel permit by Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 584, laid on 3 September 2026. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 19h

"In KGT & Ors v The Secretary of State for The Home Department [2026] EWHC 2583 (Admin) an Indian family had challenged Home Office decisions around their accommodation. The child was due to sit A-levels but was going to be moved from London to Aberdeen at short notice. The…" — Free Movement

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High Court decides asylum hotel closure challenge is academic - Free Movement

In KGT & Ors v The Secretary of State for The Home Department EWHC 2583 (Admin) an Indian family had challenged Home Office decisions around their

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 20h

The government said it remains committed to ending and closing all asylum hotels by the end of this Parliament. It said closures are being prioritised but gave no published schedule. The same answer was given to 2 written questions.

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Parliamentary question, 15 Oct 2026. Government reaffirms commitment to end and close all asylum hotels by end of this Parliament, with prioritised closures but no published schedule. The … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 22h

From 15 Oct 2026, the Home Office ends preferential visa processing for Eritrean VIPs and officials, bars Eritrean diplomats from travelling beyond 60km of London without FCDO permission, and warns all Eritrean visas will be blocked unless returns co-operation improves.

Home Secretary threatens Eritrea with visa penalties

Home Secretary gives Eritrea ultimatum: accept returns or lose UK visa access.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 22h

Caseworker guidance on the domestic abuse concession updated: from 8 October 2026, those aged 18 or over last granted permission as a dependent child (Appendix FM, Appendix EU, Part 8, Ukraine Scheme, work and study routes) can apply in their own right.

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Victims of domestic abuse: caseworker guidance · Migrant victims of domestic abuse concession (accessible)

Other immigration guidance, 15 Oct 2026. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 23h

"Move comes after east African country abruptly withdrew returns cooperation earlier this yearUK politics live – latest updatesEritreans could be stopped from coming to the UK unless the country agrees to accept more rejected asylum seekers and criminals, Shabana Mahmood has…" — The Guardian

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UK threatens to ban Eritreans over returns policy

Move comes after east African country abruptly withdrew returns cooperation earlier this year

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

"Evidential flexibility allows the Home Office to ask an applicant to fill a gap in their evidence before making a decision, rather than refusing the application outright. The Home Office sets out the principle in several places: the general evidential flexibility guidance, which…" — Free Movement

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Missing evidence in immigration applications: how evidential flexibility works - Free Movement

Evidential flexibility allows the Home Office to ask an applicant to fill a gap in their evidence before making a decision, rather than refusing the

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

"The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate"." — BBC News

UK threatens visa bans for Eritrea over migrant return policy

The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The Government said it is committed to closing all asylum hotels by the end of this Parliament. Sites are prioritised by feasibility, cost and cohesion, with notice given to local authorities and Members of Parliament. Written answer on asylum accommodation in Tamworth, 2026-10-14.

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Asylum: Tamworth

Parliamentary question, 14 Oct 2026. Government commits to closing all asylum hotels by end of Parliament; sites prioritised by feasibility, cost and cohesion, with notice given to local … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

New Home Office fact-finding report on Bangladesh (interviews in Dhaka, 7–15 June 2026): low-level Awami League supporters generally safe locally, open supporters risk violence; over 21,000 Hasina-era cases against opponents withdrawn; police protection varies by locality.

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Report of a fact-finding mission Bangladesh: political situation, October 2026 (accessible)

CPINs, 14 Oct 2026. Published the report of a fact-finding mission in Bangladesh on the political situation. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Asylum seeker with two children dispersed London to Liverpool despite agreed London housing on educational grounds. Mandatory injunction kept: strong case on legitimate expectation, unfairness, children's best interests. Week's notice required before any re-dispersal.

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PNS, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 2628 (Admin)

High Court (Administrative Court), decided 5 October 2026. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

A government answer to a parliamentary question gave asylum claim totals for Zimbabwean nationals for 2023 to 2026. It said data on countries travelled through is not published and is held as manual free text. Extracting it would incur disproportionate cost.

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Zimbabwe: Refugees

Parliamentary question, 14 Oct 2026. Gives asylum claim totals for 2023-2026 and states travel-country data is unpublished, held as manual free text at disproportionate cost. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

"Video posted online shows men entering home through unlocked door and claiming to be looking for paperworkA Home Office accommodation provider has launched an investigation after “English nationalist” content creators posing as contractors filmed themselves entering a property…" — The Guardian

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‘English nationalist’ content creators film themselves in asylum seekers’ house

Video posted online shows men entering home through unlocked door and claiming to be looking for paperwork

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

"The decision follows an incident where two coaches were vandalised by anti-migrant protesters" — The Independent

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Coach company quits Home Office migrant contract after abuse

The decision follows an incident where two coaches were vandalised by anti-migrant protesters

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme remains referral-only, with no online self-application, a parliamentary answer said. New referrals began in 2026/27 through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Refugee Assistance Project.

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Refugees: Resettlement

Parliamentary question, 14 Oct 2026. UKRS remains referral-only with no self-application online; new referrals began in 2026/27 via UNHCR and IRAP. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The government said it is setting up a new National Centre for Information Defence to counter foreign information attacks. It said Russia is on the Enhanced Tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme. The answer did not address Russian citizenship advertising specifically.

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Subversion: Russia

Parliamentary question, 14 Oct 2026. Government announces a new National Centre for Information Defence to counter foreign information attacks, and confirms Russia's placement on FIRS … Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Ukraine humanitarian country note is now version 2.0 (October 2026), with an accessible version added. Conditions still found not to breach Article 3; relocation to central or western Ukraine likely available; refusals unlikely certifiable as clearly unfounded.

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Country policy and information note: humanitarian situation, Ukraine, October 2026 (accessible)

CPINs, 14 Oct 2026. Added an accessible version of the country policy and information note on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Immigration statistics published data on 2026-10-14 on the number of migrants arriving in the United Kingdom in small boats and those who were prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel. The item does not give figures.

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Small boat activity in the English Channel

Immigration statistics, 14 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 · 14/10/2026

Accessible version added of the Home Office Ukraine humanitarian note (version 2.0, October 2026). Conditions not found to breach Article 3 European Convention on Human Rights. Internal relocation likely available. Refusals unlikely certifiable under section 94.

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Country policy and information note: humanitarian situation, Ukraine, October 2026 (accessible)

CPINs, 14 Oct 2026. Added an accessible version of the country policy and information note on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Asylum hotel closure challenge dismissed as academic: claimants already moved and decision implemented. Court held continuing public sector equality duty does not alone keep a challenge to an implemented decision alive; no public interest reason shown. No view on lawfulness.

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KGT & Ors v The Secretary of State for The Home Department [2026] EWHC 2583 (Admin)

High Court (Administrative Court), decided 14 October 2026. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

"Reform leader did not say who should be targeted but party figures have been critical of small boat rescues by RNLICharities and volunteers who help asylum seekers get to the UK should face potential criminal prosecution, Nigel Farage has said in an interview with a rightwing US…" — The Guardian

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Nigel Farage says charities that help asylum seekers get to UK should be prosecuted

Reform leader did not say who should be targeted but party figures have been critical of small boat rescues by RNLI

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

"Young refugees describe their frustration at the lack of access to education for older teenagers who come to Northern Ireland to live" — BBC News

The 'frustrating' education limbo facing teenage asylum seekers

Young refugees describe their frustration at the lack of access to education for older teenagers who come to Northern Ireland to live

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The Immigration and Asylum Bill would make provision about immigration, asylum and modern slavery, and for connected purposes. It is at Committee stage in the House of Commons, according to the Parliament Bill record dated 2026-10-14.

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Immigration and Asylum Bill

Parliament Bill, 14 Oct 2026. Committee stage (Commons). A Bill to Make provision about immigration, asylum and modern slavery; and for connected purposes. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

"In today’s newsletter: The collapse of the UK’s ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal with France exposes the limits of border enforcement that did little to stop crossings, and only made them more dangerousGood morning. You’d be forgiven for missing it. Earlier this month, the…" — The Guardian

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Wednesday briefing: Why small boat crossings are here to stay

In today’s newsletter: The collapse of the UK’s ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal with France exposes the limits of border enforcement that did little to stop crossings, and only made them more dangerous

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

"In today’s newsletter: The collapse of the UK’s ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal with France exposes the limits of border enforcement that did little to stop crossings, and only made them more dangerousGood morning. You’d be forgiven for missing it. Earlier this month, the…" — The Guardian

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Wednesday briefing: Why small boat crossings are here to stay

In today’s newsletter: The collapse of the UK’s ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal with France exposes the limits of border enforcement that did little to stop crossings, and only made them more dangerous

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

"On 18 September 2026, the Home Office published guidance titled ‘Foreign National Offender (FNO) conditional cautions (policy)’, the first version of this policy. The policy is important as it explains the newly expanded scope of conditional cautions being used against foreign…" — Free Movement

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New Home Office policy on expanded scope of conditional cautions against foreign nationals - Free Movement

On 18 September 2026, the Home Office published guidance titled ‘Foreign National Offender (FNO) conditional cautions (policy)’, the first version of this

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Version 8.0 of the Ibrahim and Teixeira derivative rights guidance (effective 8 October 2026), following Ayoola: children with pre-settled status and their primary carers may begin or continue a qualifying period after 31 December 2020, towards 5-year settled status.

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EU Settlement Scheme: caseworker guidance · EU Settlement Scheme: derivative right to reside (Chen and Ibrahim/Teixeira cases) (accessible)

Other immigration guidance, 13 Oct 2026. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

"Welcome to the weekly Free Movement newsletter! It’s Alina filling in for Jasmine while she is away. Most of the changes in last month’s statement of changes to the Immigration Rules took effect last week. Skilled workers recognised as victims of modern slavery may now have…" — Free Movement

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Free Movement Weekly Immigration Newsletter #140 - Free Movement

Welcome to the weekly Free Movement newsletter!

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

The Home Office published immigration statistics on 13 October 2026 on small boat activity in the English Channel. The data covers the number of migrants arriving in the United Kingdom in small boats and those prevented by French authorities from crossing.

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Small boat activity in the English Channel

Immigration statistics, 13 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 · 13/10/2026

Final impact assessment for the 2026 Immigration and Asylum Bill is out. Adds Article 8 options appraisal favouring amending sections 117A–D, modelling roughly 14,000 extra initial refusals yearly; modern slavery statement penalties up to £1 million or 1% of turnover.

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Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026: impact assessment

Asylum & human rights, 13 Oct 2026. Published the final version of the impact assessment. Via Free Movement's Immigration Updates Dashboard.