Research Briefing
The NHS uses international recruitment to fill staffing vacancies. This briefing summarises numbers and trends in international recruitment of the NHS workforce, concerns and recent policy.
Research Briefing
UK visa fees and charges have increased significantly since the 2000s. The revenue helps fund the Home Office and NHS but there are complaints that rates are too high.
Research Briefing
A specialised immigration tribunal has heard appeals against refusal of asylum under a system first established in 1969. How has it changed over the years?
Research Briefing
The bill would prioritise UK medical graduates and certain other groups for NHS foundation and speciality training from 2026.
Debate Pack
Two e-petitions relating to indefinite leave to remain are being debated in Westminster Hall at 4:30pm on 2 February 2026.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on UK relations with France is scheduled for Wednesday 14 January 2026, from 4pm. The debate will be led by Chris Murray MP
Research Briefing
Methods for calculating migration statistics have recently changed. However, both previous and new methods show a similar overall trend in net migration.
Research Briefing
British people who want to sponsor a foreign spouse or partner for a visa must normally earn £29,000 a year. A major review of this policy was published in June 2025.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on potential impact of proposed asylum reforms on people with protected characteristics seeking asylum on 17 December 2025 at 9:30am. The debate will be opened by Kirsty Blackman MP.
Research Briefing
People who claim asylum in the UK can have their claim thrown out without consideration, or be denied an appeal, if they are from or have been in a safe country.
Research Briefing
Around one in five NHS staff in England report a nationality other than British. This briefing has statistics on the nationality of NHS staff for doctors, nurses and other groups, figures on EU nationals, and changes since the Brexit vote.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential impact of immigration reforms on humanitarian visa routes on 25 November 2025. The debate will be opened by James Naish MP.
Research Briefing
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will have third reading in the Lords on 17 November 2025 and returns to the Commons on 19 November.
Research Briefing
The refugee family reunion visa is currently closed to applications while the government reviews its conditions. The government says the visa could be encouraging asylum claims and is adding to pressures on housing and other public services.
Research Briefing
Politicians in the UK have expressed interest in Denmark's approach to granting asylum and the integration of refugees.
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