Shabana Mahmood30 Jun 2026Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum billThe Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.30 Jun 202627 Jun 2026Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UKThe home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.27 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Starmer rebuffs Home Secretary's request to sack immigration ministerHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood's request for Mike Tapp's removal came after he wrote an unauthorised article.26 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBCUnder current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales. 10 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new lawThe government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks.9 Jun 202621 May 2026UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figureThe prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.21 May 202620 Apr 2026Reform pledges to review all asylum claims for past five years if it wins powerThe current Labour government has already announced major crackdowns on immigration, including disrupting gangs.20 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum systemIt comes after the BBC revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK.16 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Government to overhaul non-crime hate incident rulesThe Home Office says updated guidance will end the policing of "everyday arguments" online.31 Mar 2026...
