Migrants who travelled through a safe country like France or Belgium on their way to the UK will be blocked from seeking asylum in Britain.
The Government today confirmed a major overhaul of the nation s immigration system as it set out its plans in the Queen s Speech.
The changes will mean migrants who travelled through a safe country where they could have reasonably claimed asylum. will not be admitted into the UK asylum system .
Legal arrivals and illegal arrivals will be treated differently for the first time so the system does not reward those who enter the UK illegally .
The shake-up will also see the asylum system streamlined, creating a one-stop process designed to end the cycle of limitless appeals .
Holidays: With regards to borders and travel -people should not be travelling (Image: Getty Images) We have this incredible world-leading vaccine rollout programme. Our focus is absolutely on delivering that vaccine, getting it to the public, and you know very clearly what the measures are at the borders. In terms of quarantine, passenger locator form, the fine on the PLF has been increased, but also the need for a test. We have stringent measures for a very good reason because we want to protect the health of members of the public and also we want to make sure that we can deliver and safeguard this world-leading vaccine rollout programme.
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Pharmacies launch codeword scheme to offer âlifelineâ to domestic abuse victims
The government has teamed up with independent pharmacies and Boots to launch a domestic abuse Ask for ANI codeword scheme.
As of yesterday (14 January), victims of domestic abuse will be able to access much needed support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK, backed by the government.
The Ask for ANI scheme allows those at risk or suffering from abuse to discreetly signal that they need help and access support. By asking for ANI, a trained pharmacy worker will offer a private space where they can understand if the victim needs to speak to the police or would like help to access support services such as a national or local domestic abuse helplines.