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The UK haulage industry has been left fuming by Home Office plans to increase fines for hauliers caught carrying illegal migrants into Britain. The new rule has been included as part of Home Secretary, Priti Patel’s, ‘New Plan for UK Immigration’. The current fine for haulage firms whose truckers are caught carrying illegal immigrants is £2,000.   The industry has warned that the new fine, which will apply regardless of whether drivers comply with security measures and schemes, will mak...

The United Nations (UN) has warned that Priti Patel’s ‘New Plan for UK Immigration’, formally announced as part of the Queen’s Speech on 11 May, will ‘damage lives’ and ‘undermine international’ co-operation in the latest criticism of the Home Secretary’s proposals.    The UN’s refugee agency said it has “deep concerns” about a two-tier approach to asylum, describing it as “discriminatory”. The Home Office has been urged by the UN’s refugee agency to rethink the ...

At a recent news conference, the Vatican denounced UK immigration rules as it announced plans for the 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The event, set to take place on September 26, will be around the theme ‘Toward an Even Wider We’, with the Migrants and Refugee section at the Vatican spearheading the campaign.   Speakers at the news conference addressed the challenges immigrants and refugees face, whether at the US southern border with Mexico or the UK, highlighting specifically ...

Ice cream maker, Ben & Jerry’s, has branded UK immigration policy ‘a nightmare’. The company has made it a feature of their brand to ‘help protect and progress the rights of those looking for a safe place to call home. However, some political commentators and social media users have said that the US ice cream makers should ‘stay out of UK politics’.   Political commentator and broadcaster, Darren Grimes, launched a scathing attack on Ben & Jerry’s over its comments on UK immigrat...

Minister for future borders and UK immigration, Kevin Foster, says NHS and government systems can reduce burden of immigration status checks. More, here.

Skilled Workers in Manitoba— 104 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 400; Skilled Workers Overseas— 29 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 703; and International Education Stream— 13 invitations with no EOI score requirement. Manitoba immigration programs Manitoba has a number of immigration programs dedicated to attracting international talent to settle in the province. The provincial government manages its immigration through the MPNP, which supports immigration applications to ...

UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that those winning coveted arts awards will be able to access UK visas more easily under point-based immigration reforms. Oscar, Grammy and Nobel Prize winners will benefit from fast track visa processing, enabling them to enter the UK to live and work.   The moves comes as part of the UK government’s effort to attract the brightest and best from around the world. It’s understood that international stars who have won Bafta, Brit, Mobo, Tony or ...

The consultation period for Priti Patel’s much maligned ‘New Plan for UK Immigration’ closes today. The Home Secretary has faced heavy criticism over the plans, while the consultation process has been branded ‘a sham’. Plans to reform the UK’s asylum and refugee systems were first announced on 24 March.   Patel claims that the main objective of the plans is to deter illegal entry into the UK and people trafficking, while making it easier to remove people from Britain who have no ri...

Manufacturing is struggling to keep up with demand and is in great need of workers.

India has struck a UK visa deal that will allow Indian nationals aged 18 – 30 to work and study in the UK for up to two years. Full story, here.