Visa applications for some nationalities could be restricted

Visa applications from countries perceived as likely to overstay and claim asylum in the UK, such as Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka, may face new restrictions under Home Office plans aimed at reducing abuse of the system. With over 108,000 asylum claims last year, the government is preparing an Immigration White Paper to detail measures intended to tackle this issue, although experts suggest the impact on asylum applications may be minimal. Meanwhile, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has committed to addressing both legal and illegal migration, amid growing pressure following recent local election results.

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