UK asylum claims hit highest level since 2002

In 2024, UK asylum claims reached a record high since 2002, with 108,138 people seeking asylum – a significant increase from 2023. The government faces pressure to reduce the asylum decision backlog, with 90,686 cases pending by the end of 2024. The UK is also seeing more people sent to immigration detention and increased enforced returns, while new citizenship rules aim to deter illegal entry.

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