Research Briefing
Immigration and the ECHR
What effect does the European Convention on Human Rights – in particular Article 8 ECHR on family life – have on the UK's immigration system?
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Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2025
The UK spent £2.8 billion, or 20% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2024. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the government response?
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Debate Pack
E-petitions relating to support and accommodation for asylum seekers
Two e-petitions relating to support and accommodation for asylum seekers are being debated in Westminster Hall at 4:30pm on 20 October 2025.
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Research Briefing
Home fee status for students from Hong Kong
This briefing explains whether British National (Overseas) visa holders are eligible for home fee status and student finance in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Asylum seekers in the UK: common questions in 2025
Frequently asked questions about asylum seekers in the UK, including access to welfare benefits and housing (which currently includes 'asylum hotels').
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Insight
Is planning permission required to house asylum seekers in hotels?
Court cases have focused on whether using hotels to house asylum seekers constitutes a material change of use to a hostel.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions on increasing the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain
Two e-petitions arguing against a proposed extension to the permanent residence qualifying period for migrants in the UK are being debated in Westminster Hall on 8 September 2025.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Temporary business travel
This briefing explains what has changed for UK and EU businesses and individuals who travel to provide services in each other’s markets.
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Debate Pack
Adjournment debate on Homes for Ukraine and the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme
On 21 July 2025 there will be an adjournment debate on Homes for Ukraine and the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme, led by Martin Wrigley MP.
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Debate Pack
Windrush Day 2025
A general debate on Windrush Day is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on 16 June 2025.
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Research Briefing
No recourse to public funds
Why does the UK ban migrants from claiming benefits, and what are the arguments for and against this 'no recourse to public funds' policy?
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Research Briefing
Replacement of UK residence permits with eVisas
UK residence permits are now online only. Some foreign residents need to actively sign up for their eVisa or risk being unable to re-enter the country.
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Research Briefing
Immigration white papers, 1965-2025
A short history of UK immigration, asylum and citizenship policy through the lens of government white papers.
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Research Briefing
Cost of naturalisation as a British citizen, 1975-2025
Inflation-adjusted data for the cost of becoming a British citizen by naturalisation over the past 50 years.
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Research Briefing
Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill 2024-25
Stephen Gethins, MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, has proposed a bill to devolve immigration powers to Scotland. Second reading is scheduled for 25 April 2025.
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