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Hong Kong families may be split by British National Overseas visas

In 2021, the UK government created a simpler migration pathway for select Hong Kong citizens to escape China’s growing pressure,

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London’s Muslim community calls for action to combat rising Islamophobia

London’s Muslim community urged the government to tackle the escalating crisis of Islamophobia, as hate crimes rise and calls for

Bangladeshi asylum seekers share concerns over status in UK

Keir Starmer has faced criticism for references made to asylum seekers from Bangladesh before the general election. Then-opposition leader Starmer

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Civil servants strike: what disruption can be expected in the coming weeks?

Civil servants around the country are preparing to strike later this month, with more than 100,000 members of the Public

UK activists call to end hunger, improve women’s rights in Afghanistan

Activists in the United Kingdom have called on the West to help end starvations and improve women’s rights in Afghanistan.

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Who needs a UK electronic travel authorization visa waiver to enter Britain?

As travel evolves and new technologies emerge at a lightning-fast pace, so do borders. In fact, many countries, including the

Richard Gough and the family who have fled to the UK from Kyiv smile together against a blue sky. Grandmother, mother, and two daughters stand behind Richard in a selfie.

London Taxi driver helped family of four Ukrainian refugees into UK

A working London Taxi driver successfully helped a family of four Ukrainian refugees into the UK earlier this month. Richard

Ukrainian families slam Government as they struggle with visa applications

The Government’s handling of visa applications for refugees fleeing Ukraine has been branded a disgrace by Ukrainian families living in

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SWL MPs hit out as refugees left in Calais with 14 page visa form and a packet of crisps

The UK Government has been strongly criticised by SWL MPs for its response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis building in

Afghan refugees left in temporary accommodation as homes remain empty

A Richmond councillor has called on the Government to act as Afghan refugees continue to be stranded in temporary accommodation, despite the council setting aside homes for them to live in.

Barnes police officer who scared off armed robbers in his underwear nominated for bravery award

A Richmond police officer was nominated for a bravery award for scaring off a gang of armed robbers in his

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