This briefing provides an overview of implementation by the UK and EU Member States of the Citizens' Rights provisions of the Withdrawal Agreement. These provide for continuing residence rights for UK citizens living in the EU, and EU citizens living in the UK at the end of the Brexit transition period.
Temporary migrants in the UK usually pay an annual 'surcharge', which raises funds for healthcare spending. The surcharge is due to rise to £1,035 per year in 2024.
The UK spent £3.7 billion, or 29% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2022. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the Government response?
Research Briefing
UK visa fees and charges are rising in 2023 and 2024. The revenue helps fund the Home Office and NHS but there are complaints that rates are already too high.
Insight
Visa rules were eased for migrant workers to fill gaps in social care, but there are concerns about exploitation and high numbers of overseas workers.
Research Briefing
The Common Travel Area allows British and Irish citizens to travel and take up long-term residence in either the UK or Ireland without immigration restrictions.
Research Briefing
What changes did the House of Lords make to the Illegal Migration Bill?
Research Briefing
Thousands of people come from overseas to work on UK farms every year. Does the Seasonal Worker visa scheme meet the needs of employers and protect the rights of workers?
Research Briefing
The British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) would retroactively change nationality law to ensure that people born in the UK to EU citizens between 1983 and 2000 have British citizenship.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on "Visa arrangements for inshore industry fishing crews” is scheduled for Thursday 25 May 2023 at 1.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Jim Shannon MP.
Research Briefing
In recent years there has been an increased use of Government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withdraw British passport facilities, particularly from those who may be involved in fighting, extremist activity or terrorist training overseas.
Research Briefing
Why does the UK ban migrants from claiming benefits, and what are the arguments for and against this 'no recourse to public funds' policy?
Research Briefing
The Government is proposing to add nine new clauses and many amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill at Commons report stage, due on 26 April 2023.
Insight
The Government’s border strategy will require electronic travel authorisations (ETAs) for some people to travel to the UK. This Insight explains what an ETA is and who will need one.
Research Briefing
The briefing looks at how asylum delays have changed over time, the possible reasons for the increase in delays, the effect of this on asylum seekers, and the Government's plans to reduce the backlog.
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