Migration
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How the UK's asylum case backlog is measured
The Explainer Government denies 'massaging figures' to show a reduction in the backlog of people seeking asylum
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Worklessness: a national 'scandal'
Talking Point One in five working-age adults in Birmingham, Glasgow and Liverpool are neither in work nor seeking work
By The Week UK Published
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'Scars of Dublin's riots will remain in people's souls'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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Migration: the Tories' electoral kryptonite?
Talking Point Conservative MPs have described the controversial issue as 'existential' for the party
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'Smoke and mirrors can't distract from the government's addiction to mass immigration'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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Europe’s migration crisis: how radical are the responses?
Talking Point Germany and Italy announce new tighter restrictions as tide turns on open borders
By The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of the Rwanda deportation policy
Pros and Cons Supporters claim it acts as a deterrent but others say it is illegal and not value for money
By The Week UK Published
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Cuba's exodus: why a record number of Cubans have left for the US
Under the Radar US sanctions and a relentless Communist government are being viewed as responsible
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Why Biden is building Trump's border wall
Talking Point Donald Trump wanted a 'big, beautiful wall.' Politics and the law have forced Joe Biden's hand.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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New Conservatives: the northern MPs outflanking Sunak on migration
Under the Radar Red Wall Tories launch 12-point plan designed to force prime minister’s hand and influence election manifesto
By The Week Staff Published
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Can Rishi Sunak afford to sack Suella Braverman?
Today's Big Question PM’s dilemma: risk showdown with Tory right or back home secretary accused of breaking ministerial code again
By The Week Staff Published
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What should the UK’s net migration target be?
Talking Point Cabinet split over key election issue as Home Office warns net figure could be near one million this year
By The Week Staff Published
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The Darién Gap migrant crossing
feature Record numbers hike deadly jungle pass from South America into Panama
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Can new asylum plans boost Sunak’s standing?
Today's Big Question Prime minister may be hoping tough new migration policies will divide the Labour Party and find backing from voters
By Arion McNicoll Published
Today's Big Question