Emigration and immigration
Experts have warned that the UK government's plans to tighten immigration laws could exacerbate the labour shortages in the food and drink industry, which relies heavily on overseas workers. The proposed changes, including stricter English language requirements and increased salary thresholds for degree-level roles, may make it harder
Emigration and immigration
According to an inspection operation conducted in Thalang District, five migrant workers in two labour camps tested positive for methamphetamine, resulting in an investigation into the source of the drug. The operation, conducted by a team of officials and local community leaders, involved checking work permits, passports, and conducting health
Emigration and immigration
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has introduced a new immigration plan, pledging to "get a grip" on who comes into the country. The proposal involves closing visa loopholes, raising salary thresholds for foreign workers, tightening family reunification rules, and stopping colleges from acting as migration mills. While Starmer&
Emigration and immigration
The UK government has issued a white paper proposing stricter regulations for international students, including a reduction in the duration of post-study work permits, increased language requirements for Skilled Workers, and measures to prevent exploitation of student visas. This move aims to tighten controls on education providers and sponsors, while
Emigration and immigration
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sharply criticized three Democrats who were detained by federal immigration officials while protesting the opening of an immigrant detention center in New Jersey. The Democrats, including Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Rob Menendez, claimed they were physically assaulted by ICE agents,
Emigration and immigration
Twenty Democratic state attorneys general are taking issue with new executive directives that require states to cooperate with federal immigration policies in order to receive key federal grants and aid for infrastructure projects. The attorneys general, led by New Mexico's Raúl Torrez, filed two federal lawsuits in U.
Emigration and immigration
Scotland's universities could face a significant decrease in international students following the UK government's sweeping immigration reforms. The reforms, announced on Monday, include stricter English language tests for adults accompanying foreign workers to the UK, care homes being prevented from recruiting staff from abroad, and foreign
Emigration and immigration
As Labour Party leader Keir Starmer unveils his new immigration policies, he faces criticism from both within and outside the party. Starmer's approach, which aims to drive down net migration to 300,000 by 2029, has been described as too harsh by some Labour MPs, while others argue
Emigration and immigration
SNP ministers and care home chiefs have expressed alarm over the UK Government's plans to tighten immigration rules, warning that it will have a devastating impact on Scotland's care system. The proposed changes, announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, aim to "take back control&
Emigration and immigration
The UK government has unveiled significant changes to its immigration system, aiming to strike a balance between economic growth and stricter border controls. The reforms, outlined in the 'Restoring Control over the Immigration System' white paper, focus on developing local skills and reducing reliance on overseas workers. The
Emigration and immigration
In a move that favors the Trump administration, a federal judge has refused to block the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing the tax data of immigrants with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation purposes. The decision, made by U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, comes despite arguments from
Emigration and immigration
Twenty Democratic state attorneys general, including New Jersey's Matt Platkin, have joined forces to sue federal agencies over what they call a "grant funding hostage scheme." The plot involves tying federal funding for emergency preparedness, disaster relief, and infrastructure projects to states' cooperation with federal
