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UK Government set to tighten family member rules for asylum cases

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Publish Date
Mon, 1 Sept 2025, 8:00pm
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UK Government set to tighten family member rules for asylum cases

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 1 Sept 2025, 8:00pm

The UK Government is set to introduce tighter rules for migrants granted asylum bringing their families to the UK.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to unveil new  criteria for family members - including tougher English language standards and access to sufficient funds.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says immigration is likely to become a key talking point at the next election, and the Government's feeling pressure from Reform's popularity.

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