Migration
UK Asylum Cost Plan Raises Settlement and Fairness Questions
Reports of a means-tested asylum support repayment plan have opened a wider debate over settlement, public costs and refugee integration.
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Tag: Home Office
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National Affairs
Border Refusal Inspection Puts Home Office Under Scrutiny
A source-led National Herald UK report on border refusals inspection, setting out the verified facts, the public impact and the…
Policing
Raneem’s Law Expands to More 999 Control Rooms
A source-led National Herald UK report on Raneem's Law rollout, setting out the verified facts, the public impact and the…
Education
UK Foreign Students: Record Visa Refusal Rates Damage University Finances
Home Office visa refusal rates for international students have risen sharply, threatening revenue streams that many universities rely on to…
Education
UK Immigration Policy: Net Migration Falls but Remains Historically High
The latest figures show a reduction from the 2023 record peak but legal migration numbers remain well above the levels…
Health
UK Asylum Decision Backlog: Over 180,000 Cases Awaiting Initial Decision
The asylum system remains under severe strain despite reforms, with long delays creating mounting costs and uncertainty for applicants and…
Economy
Passport Fees Cross £100 for First Time as Home Office Raises Adult Rate to £102.50
The increase from 8 April 2026 pushed the adult online renewal fee above the triple-figure threshold for the first time…
