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Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader appeals UK order to leave as he seeks BN(O) route

2 months ago02 mins

Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai has appealed against the UK government’s decision to grant him only seven days’ temporary admission, requiring him to leave the country by Wednesday, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Monday that Wu had written to the British Home Office asking it to reconsider…

UK ends automatic asylum support and halves refugee protection

Cs news10 months ago10 months ago06 mins

The British government has announced the most extensive overhaul of asylum policy in decades, removing guaranteed support for claimants and significantly tightening pathways to permanent settlement. Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, is expected to confirm the plans on Monday. Under the changes, automatic access to housing and financial aid for asylum seekers will end….