The Migrant Channel

882 posts

The Migrant Channel banner
The Migrant Channel

The Migrant Channel

@migrantchannel

Amplifying migrant voices

Katılım Kasım 2024
14 Takip Edilen87 Takipçiler
Sabitlenmiş Tweet
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
Separating Facts from Fiction Today we factcheck Reform’s @suellabraverman claims about the impact foreign students have had on the UK. While there are few truths, it is important we set the records straight to avoid the British public being misled. #internationalstudents
English
0
0
0
105
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
EU’s new “euro‑visa” system could launch this year despite EES delays. Travel expert Dr Nick Brown says some borders work smoothly, while others face “technological chaos.” Non‑EU travellers may need facial biometrics and fingerprints. #EUVisa #Schengen #UKTravel
The Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet media
English
0
0
0
43
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
UK to use AI facial tech from next year to estimate asylum seekers’ ages and detect adults posing as children. Officials say it could protect minors, but critics warn it’s untested and risks misclassifying vulnerable kids. #UKImmigration #AI #AsylumSeekers #BorderSecurity
The Migrant Channel tweet media
English
0
0
0
13
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
Youth unemployment is a major UK issue, but is immigration to blame? Alan Milburn says there’s “no evidence” it affects young job seekers, arguing migration helps fill labour gaps as more fall into NEET (not in education, employment or training). @itvpolitics #UKImmigration
English
0
0
0
35
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
Channel migrants jailed as crackdown intensifies: 3 men from Turkey, Algeria & Albania get 8 months for illegal entry; others from Sudan & Iran face charges over dangerous crossings. 989 arrivals recorded over the bank holiday weekend. #UKImmigration
The Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet media
English
1
1
0
35
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
New UK data shows a stark gap in age assessments of young asylum seekers: 32% recorded as children by immigration officials vs 68% by social workers (Jul 2025–Mar 2026). Raises concerns on fairness & safeguarding. Source: The Guardian #UKImmigration #AsylumSeekers
The Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet media
English
0
0
0
20
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
UK risks losing top earners as tougher settlement rules loom. A recent MAC report finds migrants earning £125k+ are more likely to leave, while lower‑paid workers, especially healthcare, tend to stay longer. Extending settlement to 10 years could push talent away. #GlobalTalent
The Migrant Channel tweet media
English
0
0
0
18
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
More than 312,000 refugees, migrant workers & dependants applied for British citizenship in the year to March, a record high, double 8 years ago. Many are applying early amid concerns over possible settlement restrictions under Labour. #UKImmigration #BritishCitizenship #Migrants
The Migrant Channel tweet media
English
0
0
0
26
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
Andy Burnham backs Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s tougher migration stance, calling falling net migration “real progress.” Speaking at his Makerfield launch, he praised the reforms and urged Labour to “be better.” Source: Sky News #UKImmigration #UKPolitics #MigrationPolicy
The Migrant Channel tweet media
English
0
0
0
43
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
The US will now require most green card applicants to leave the country and apply from embassies or consulates abroad, ending in-country status adjustments for many visa holders. Critics warn of family separation, delays, and uncertainty for over 1M applicants. Source: BBC News
The Migrant Channel tweet media
English
0
0
0
50
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
Sai Shraddha Suresh Viswanathan says she was asked to withdraw as a Scottish Greens candidate over her student visa, saying she couldn’t guarantee a full term. Q Manivannan, also on a student visa, ran and won. Greens deny blocking anyone. (STV News) #UKPolitics #StudentVisa
English
0
0
0
79
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
UK net migration has dropped to its lowest level since 2012, excluding the pandemic years- New official figures. The decline was mainly driven by fewer arrivals from outside the EU, while asylum claims, small boat crossings, citizenship grants continue to shape debates BBC, ONS
The Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet media
English
1
0
0
34
The Migrant Channel
The Migrant Channel@migrantchannel·
The UK is reportedly exploring a new “invite-only” investor visa that could offer residency in exchange for a minimum £5 million investment. The proposal would target high-net-worth investors willing to invest in key UK growth sectors, Source: Bloomberg
The Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet mediaThe Migrant Channel tweet media
English
1
0
0
25