Curbing irregular arrivals is a political priority but legal and humanitarian questions cannot be brushed aside
Advisers cite rise in US citizens weighing up emigration amid fears over introduction of socially conservative policies
Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourers
Programme offering exiled Poles and their descendants residency is under review amid immigration security fears
Laura Loomer makes an important point about supporting American workers in the face of global competition
Trump’s fragile coalition is already splintering over immigration
President-elect blames US military veteran’s alleged terror act on Biden’s immigration policy
Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamics
Announcement comes after data shows small-boat crossings rose 25% in 2024
The country’s loss of human capital underscores systemic problems
Concern expressed by John Prescott and Jack Straw in 2004 over possible migration wave later borne out in Brexit vote
President-elect’s new allies in Silicon Valley suffer backlash over foreign workers from his core supporters
Starmer has vowed to crack down on criminal gangs bringing migrants across English Channel
Many of those bussed in by the Texas governor have been absorbed by Chicago but could now have their lives upturned again
Verdict is a rare victory for Giorgia Meloni’s government amid tension with judiciary over curbing migration
Migration Advisory Committee figures highlight trade-offs of tighter UK immigration policy
The renowned development economist on why migration is essential
Brussels pursues more economic partnerships in return for tougher border control after pacts with Egypt and Tunisia stall
Previous Tory governments kept breaking promises and eroding trust — would setting a range of targets be any better?
Social capital can become a golden thread woven throughout public policy, from health to housing to education
The system would include sub-targets for different types of visas
Council of Europe urges action on ‘disturbing’ conditions including broad distribution of unprescribed tranquilisers at one site
The Labour government dreams of kick-starting a housebuilding boom, but the construction sector relies heavily on migrants to plug a skills gap
Also in this newsletter: Poland seizes the moment to push for EU defence spending
Refugees in Germany and elsewhere are in ‘wait and see’ mode after fall of Assad regime
