German Foreign Office apologises for immigration Twitter joke
The German Foreign Office has apologised after a joke about visa approval caused a backlash online.
Immigration
UK Government forecast to fall ‘well short’ of commitment to help 3,000 refugee children by 2020
The SNP has said UK humanitarian efforts must be stepped up, claiming the government is to fall “well short” of its commitment to resettle 3,000 vulnerable refugee children by 2020.
What are the parties saying about immigration in the election campaign?
Immigration policies have formed a central part of the General Election campaign so far as the debate over Brexit continues.
Boris Johnson accused of lying over pledge to cut immigration after Brexit
Boris Johnson has been accused of lying to the public over his promises to reduce immigration.
Channel 4 apologises for misquoting Boris Johnson in immigration speech
Channel 4 News has apologised for erroneously producing a social media clip which reported Boris Johnson saying he is in favour of having “people of colour” come to the UK instead of “people of talent”.
Labour fails to commit to supporting freedom of movement post-Brexit
Labour’s manifesto falls short of committing to support the continuation of freedom of movement if the UK leaves the EU.
How would the political parties approach immigration?
Immigration has been a hot topic over the past few days, and some more detail is beginning to emerge regarding what the political parties propose to do.
Jeremy Corbyn: There has to be migration as UK cannot exist in isolation
Jeremy Corbyn has remained tight-lipped about the contents of his party’s General Election manifesto but has insisted migration into Britain is vital to maintain the economy.
Foreign Secretary downplays prospect of no-deal Brexit
Dominic Raab has downplayed the prospect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal following the second phase of the Brexit process.
Tories vow to cut immigration overall as they ‘take back control’ of borders
The Conservatives have pledged to cut immigration “overall” as the party announced a range of measures to “take back control” – just days after Boris Johnson appeared to row back from the promise.
Difficult day for Boris Johnson as Tories under fire on campaign trail
Boris Johnson endured a difficult day on the campaign trail as the Tories came under fire over the NHS and allegations they tried to “buy off” Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party.
Boris Johnson appears to row back from Tory pledge to cut immigration
Boris Johnson has appeared to row back from a promise to cut immigration if the Tories are returned power in the General Election on December 12.
590,000 applied for EU Settlement Scheme in October
More than half a million EU citizens applied last month to live and work in the UK after Brexit.
Tories vow to cut immigration but refuse to commit to ‘arbitrary targets’
The Tories have pledged they will cut immigration if they return to power in the General Election but said they will not set “arbitrary targets” for getting the numbers down.
Immigration would surge under Corbyn government, Tories claim
The Conservatives have claimed immigration would “surge” if Jeremy Corbyn became Prime Minister.
Q&A: How would an Australian-style immigration system work?
An Australian-style points-based system would allow Britain to control the number of people coming into the country after Brexit but still welcome much needed professionals like nurses, according to the Conservatives.
Number of Scottish businesses increase by 46% in last two decades
The number of businesses in Scotland has risen by 46% over the last two decades but the increase lags behind the UK as a whole, new research has found.
Camila Cabello calls for US to ‘close the camps’ at country’s southern border
Camila Cabello has called on the US government to “close the camps” as she became the latest celebrity to speak out against the country’s immigration policies.
Six detained as immigration officers swoop on Highland premises
Six people have been detained following a string of visits to Highland premises carried out by immigration officers.
Aberdeen is recognised as being Scotland’s most international city
Aberdeen has been confirmed as Scotland’s most international city, with nearly a fifth of residents born outside the UK.
Michael Gove admits post Brexit immigration plans should be relaxed to help fish processors
Michael Gove has admitted the UK Government must relax post-Brexit immigration rules to ensure foreign workers are attracted into the fish processing industry.
Brexit to blame for industry plummet as number of foreign workers in north and north-east decline
The number of foreign workers coming to start life in the north-east has dropped dramatically in the three years since Brexit was announced.
Fort George soldier to be reunited with his daughter following Home Office visa U-turn
A Highland-based soldier will be reunited with his daughter in Scotland after the Home Office ruled her application now met immigration rules.
Theresa May branded ‘heartless’ as 87-year-old is forced to register to stay in UK
Theresa May's Brexit immigration policy was branded "heartless" after it emerged an 87-year-old woman living in Scotland had been asked to register to stay in the UK.
Inverness family tell Home Office ‘let our girl come home’
An Inverness family has begged the Home Office to "let our girl come home" after officials refused to grant their daughter a visa and "dragged their heels" over requests to review the decision.
Home Office blasted for suggesting Inverness family and MP are ‘lying’ over immigration case
Home Office officials have been blasted for suggesting an Inverness family and their MP have been “lying” over an immigration case.
Migration minister Ben Macpherson’s concern over Brexit’s impact on Aberdeen charity
Migration minister Ben Macpherson yesterday said Brexit was making it more difficult for an Aberdeen-based charity to recruit volunteers to support adults with additional needs.
Unwelcome migrants arriving in large numbers on overcrowded boats – never forget that was once us
The restrictive immigration regime planned by Theresa May’s government ‘completely pulls the rug from under the feet of business and communities in the Highlands and Islands’.
MSP says ‘dangerous’ immigration plans will harm Scottish economy
A north-east MSP has claimed planned changes to the immigration system will damage Scotland’s “economy, communities, NHS and public services.”
Cancellations blow after iconic restaurant subjected to immigration raid
Immigration officers have raided a Stonehaven restaurant.
EU citizens need clarity over future rights, MPs say
MPs have called on ministers to provide EU citizens living in the UK with a “complete answer” amid confusion over their post-Brexit future.
North-east settlers face ‘crazy’ 200-mile round trip to get fingerprints taken
People from overseas living in the north-east will now be forced to make a 200-mile round trip to use biometric services to apply for immigration documents.