asylum
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The number of people claiming asylum in the UK fell by 4% in 2025, according to Home Office figures released in February, despite the number of people arriving on small boats rising by 13%.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
District Judge John McConnell said the restrictions on processing of asylum, work permit, green card and citizen applications from nationals of 39 African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern countries were unlawful.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The Home Office told the committee it only knows where the "vast majority" of failed asylum seekers are.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The backlog of people waiting for a decision on their asylum claim dropped to 64,426 - the lowest level since 2020.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
I had no idea if this was proper, but after months of wholesome, dull asylum diet, I was greedy for butter.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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