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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicUK immigration

Topic: UK immigration

Net migration to UK drops 70%, but Indians still largest group to immigrate to country

Some 204,000 more people came to the UK for a long-term stay than departed in the 12 months through June. That’s less than a third of 649,000 for the same period a year earlier.

UK plans fast-track residency path for high-earners, but tightens immigration norms

Visa-holders earning more than £125,000 would be allowed to apply for indefinite leave to remain after three years. That compares with five years under current standards.

Indian Muslims abroad are facing the stigma of Pakistani grooming gangs

How is it that so many men from the same background could be involved—or remain silent? The answer is not comfortable. It lies in the moral codes they carried with them to England.

Labour was a beacon of inclusivity in UK. Its U-turn on immigration will hurt Indians

The UK’s growing focus on high-skilled work visas shows a clear intent to attract only the brightest minds—a kind of ‘brain drain’, but on the Western country’s terms.

UK to increase immigration fee

Home Office proposes fee hikes to reduce reliance on taxpayer funding.

UK’s TikTok army to stop immigrants—influencer envoy is the new era in diplomacy

For the Rishi Sunak govt, the key to solving the migrant issue lies not in careful policy-making or international cooperation but in using the TikTok algorithm for ‘dystopian sponcon’.

UK’s immigration plan showing positive results, reducing numbers, says PM Rishi Sunak

Sunak claimed illegal immigrations had reduced by 20% and urged parliament to pass his new Illegal Migration Bill to allow swift detention and deportation of immigrants.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.