Research Briefing
Immigration reforms
A Westminster Hall debate on immigration reforms is scheduled for Tuesday 17 March 2026. The debate will be opened by Pete Wishart MP.
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Research Briefing
UK immigration fees
UK visa fees and charges have increased significantly since the 2000s. The revenue helps fund the Home Office and NHS but there are complaints that rates are too high.
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Research Briefing
History of asylum appeals in the United Kingdom
A specialised immigration tribunal has heard appeals against refusal of asylum under a system first established in 1969. How has it changed over the years?
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Research Briefing
The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill 2024-2026
The bill would prioritise UK medical graduates and certain other groups for NHS foundation and speciality training from 2026.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions relating to indefinite leave to remain
Two e-petitions relating to indefinite leave to remain are being debated in Westminster Hall at 4:30pm on 2 February 2026.
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Research Briefing
Deprivation of British citizenship and withdrawal of passports
In the 21st century there has been a revived use of government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withhold UK passports, particularly as a counter-terrorism measure.
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Research Briefing
The financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas
British people who want to sponsor a foreign spouse or partner for a visa must normally earn £29,000 a year. A major review of this policy was published in June 2025.
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Debate Pack
Potential impact of proposed asylum reforms on people with protected characteristics seeking asylum
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on potential impact of proposed asylum reforms on people with protected characteristics seeking asylum on 17 December 2025 at 9:30am. The debate will be opened by Kirsty Blackman MP.
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Research Briefing
Refusing to process asylum claims: the safe country and inadmissibility rules
People who claim asylum in the UK can have their claim thrown out without consideration, or be denied an appeal, if they are from or have been in a safe country.
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Research Briefing
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Progress of the bill
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will have third reading in the Lords on 17 November 2025 and returns to the Commons on 19 November.
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Research Briefing
Asylum policy in Denmark
Politicians in the UK have expressed interest in Denmark's approach to granting asylum and the integration of refugees.
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Research Briefing
Immigration and the ECHR
What effect does the European Convention on Human Rights – in particular Article 8 ECHR on family life – have on the UK's immigration system?
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Research Briefing
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-25
A briefing on the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-25.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions relating to support and accommodation for asylum seekers
Two e-petitions relating to support and accommodation for asylum seekers are being debated in Westminster Hall at 4:30pm on 20 October 2025.
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Research Briefing
Asylum seekers in the UK: common questions in 2025
Frequently asked questions about asylum seekers in the UK, including access to welfare benefits and housing (which currently includes 'asylum hotels').
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