Without realising it, Britain has become a nation of immigrants
WEBB18 mars 2024 · If the first wave of post-war immigration came from the Commonwealth and the second from Europe, the current wave is from everywhere. New groups are growing, some of them familiar to the...
UK Public Opinion toward Immigration: Overall Attitudes and …
WEBB28 sep. 2023 · Key Points. Overall views are divided in Britain. In April 2023, 52% thought that immigration numbers should be reduced. The level of opposition varies by the type of question, and fewer people (32%) said that immigration was a bad or very bad thing. More… There is evidence from multiple sources that attitudes have softened over …
What is Windrush and what is the Windrush generation? - BBC
WEBB14 maj 2024 · The 1971 Immigration Act gave Commonwealth citizens living in the UK indefinite leave to remain - the permanent right to live and work in the UK. This included the Windrush generation but also...
The Immigration Act 1971: A Guide | DavidsonMorris
WEBB8 apr. 2024 · What is the Immigration Act 1971? The Immigration Act 1971 is a key piece of legislation that established the legal framework for controlling immigration to the United Kingdom. It introduced concepts such as the right of abode, immigration control for Commonwealth citizens, and the basis for granting indefinite leave to remain in the …
Historical background information on nationality (accessible)
WEBB22 maj 2023 · UK Visas and Immigration. Guidance. Historical background information on nationality (accessible) Updated 22 May 2023. Version 1.0. About this document. This document provides background...
Ending free movement rights on Commonwealth and EU citizens …
WEBB19 okt. 2023 · In the 1960s, calls to reduce immigration of (Black) people from Commonwealth countries led to the adoption of three pieces of legislation that significantly curtailed their right to enter and remain in the UK: the 1962 and 1968 Commonwealth Immigration Acts as well as the 1971 Immigration Act.
Citizenship and naturalisation for migrants in the UK
WEBB15 Dec 2023. Share. Tweet. This briefing looks at citizenship and naturalisation among migrants in the UK. It provides data on how many migrants become UK citizens and how this varies for different migrant groups, as well as …
New law may block aid being spent on asylum seekers in UK, says …
WEBB6 September 2023. PA Media. By James Landale. Diplomatic correspondent. Ministers could be blocked from spending billions of pounds of foreign aid on housing asylum seekers in the UK by the...
Immigration system statistics, year ending June 2023 - GOV.UK
WEBB14 nov. 2023 · Immigration system statistics, year ending June 2023. Quarterly and annual statistics relating to those: coming to the UK, extending their stay, gaining citizenship, applying for asylum, and...
Right of Abode (ROA) for Commonwealth Citizens
WEBB16 jan. 2024 · The Right of Abode allows certain Commonwealth citizens to both live or work in the UK free from any immigration restrictions. The following guide looks at what it means to have right of abode in the UK, as well as who is eligible and who qualifies as a commonwealth citizen to be entitled to this right.
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