Research Briefing
People arriving under the Afghan resettlement and relocation schemes are eligible for integration support in the UK including help to find housing, work and learn English. A programme to end the use of temporary hotel accommodation was completed by September 2023 although there are some households still waiting to move into settled accommodation.
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
A lack of bedspaces has led to hotels being used as contingency asylum accommodation. To reduce reliance on hotels, the Home Office is trying to increase accommodation supply, including by establishing large-scale accommodation sites on government owned land and procuring accommodation barges and other types of vessel.
Debate Pack
There will be a debate on ethnic minority and migrant victims of violence against women and girls and the criminal justice system in Westminster Hall. This debate will take place on 5 July 2023 at 9:30 and will be led by Kate Osamor MP.
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?
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the Impact of immigration on population growth is scheduled for Tuesday 27 June 2023 from 4:30 to 5:30pm. The debate will be led by Sir John Hayes MP.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the accommodation of asylum-seeking children in hotels on 7 June 2023, led by Deidre Brock MP.
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
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.
Research Briefing
The Illegal Migration Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the Commons on 7 March 2023. Second reading is on 13 March. The Bill seeks to "prevent and deter unlawful migration".
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at the relationship between the UK’s modern slavery laws and the asylum system, and recent debate about whether modern slavery laws are being exploited by people trying to avoid being removed from the UK.
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