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Europe Adopts New Stance on Migrants" Rights, Impacting Deportations
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (417+ words) PARIS, May 15 (Reuters) - European ministers adopted a new interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights on Friday that could facilitate some migrant deportations, including to third country "return hubs", but which critics say will weaken human rights protections. The…...
UK watchdog says counterterrorism law could hit protests, free sp
2+ week, 2+ day ago (359+ words) Published by Global Banking & Finance Review Britain's independent terrorism reviewer warns that broad legal definitions risk criminalising protest under counterterror laws'highlighting vagueness around "serious damage to property" and urging clearer limits to protect free speech amid the ongoing Palestine Action…...
Britain to Remove State Support for Law-Breaking Asylum Seekers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (533+ words) Britain plans to revoke its legal duty to provide housing and financial support to asylum seekers who break the law, work illegally or can support themselves, making aid conditional in a Denmark-style overhaul set to take effect in June. By…...
UK Imposes Visa Requirements on St. Lucians Amid Rising Asylum Claims
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (201+ words) The UK has mandated that St. Lucian nationals must now obtain a visa to enter Britain as of March5, 2026, citing a recent surge in asylum claims. This aligns with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's effort to tighten immigration amid rising support for…...
UK names Antonia Romeo as most senior civil service official
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (423+ words) On Feb 19, 2026, PM Keir Starmer named Antonia Romeo Cabinet Secretary, the first woman in the role. She replaces Chris Wormald, who resigned last week amid controversy over Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment. LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer…...
Britain takes to Tik Tok to highlight immigration raids
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (413+ words) LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Britain's government has launched a Tik Tok account showing raids on migrants accused of working illegally, with the aim of convincing voters and potential new arrivals that it is tackling what many see as Britain's most pressing…...