EU immigration at lowest level since 2013, new figures suggest
Immigration to the UK from the EU is at its lowest level since 2013, according to the latest estimates.
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Number of EU nationals working in UK up on same period last year
The number of European Union (EU) nationals working in the UK has increased over the past 12 months, new figures show.
Review finds UK post-study work offer compares ‘poorly’ internationally
The UK’s offer to enable overseas students to stay and work once their studies are over compares “poorly” with international competitors, according to a new report.
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.
Ex-British Army officer: People tell me to ‘go home’ regularly
Until 2016, the year of the EU referendum, former British Army officer Nino Singh Judge had not been told to “go home” for decades.
Next prime minister urged to lower salary threshold for migrants
The next prime minister should lower the salary threshold for migrant workers from £30,000 to £20,000 to avoid skills shortages, a coalition of business and education bodies has said.
New PM should replace net migration target with sustainable plan – report
The new prime minister should scrap the Tory commitment to cutting net migration to the tens of thousands, a report backed by two Conservative former immigration ministers has said.
More than 20 suspected illegal immigrants intercepted
More than 20 suspected illegal immigrants have been detained after crossing the English Channel.
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.
UK aims to resettle 5,000 refugees in 2020, Sajid Javid says
The UK will aim to resettle 5,000 refugees in 2020, Home Secretary Sajid Javid has announced.
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.
Scottish Tories say ‘flexible immigration system’ needed post-Brexit
The Scottish Conservatives have urged the next Prime Minister to change the UK Government’s proposals for post-Brexit immigration.
US and Mexico reach agreement to prevent tariffs, says Trump
President Donald Trump says he has suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting that the country “has agreed to take strong measures” to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States.
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.
Senior NHS Grampian medic blasts ‘racist’ Home Office policy on spousal visas
A senior medic has blasted immigration rules which he claims have deprived north-east hospitals of highly-trained doctors.
MPs call for review on giving Scotland immigration powers
The UK Government has been urged to carry out a review into giving Scotland powers over immigration policy to avoid a return to the “dark days” of depopulation.
Five alleged illegal immigrants arrested in Shetland
Five alleged immigration offenders have been arrested by a Home Office enforcement team and police in an operation at two Shetland takeaways.
Academics recommend softening post-Brexit immigration policies for low-skilled EU workers
Post-Brexit Scotland will struggle to compete for EU workers, according to a new report, with north-east employers already feeling the pinch.
SNP’s Westminster leader calls for Trump’s visit to the UK to be cancelled
The SNP’s Westminster leader, Ian Blackford, has said Donald Trump’s visit to the UK should be cancelled, following outrage over children being caged on the border between the USA and Mexico.
Alford woman battles to gain passport for adopted son
A woman who adopted a baby to save his life has been left devastated following an unsuccessful three-year battle with officials to get a British passport for her son.