Refugees reuniting with families in the UK face huge crackdown under new rules

The UK government has suspended new applications for the refugee family reunion route to reform the asylum system, aiming to prevent criminal gangs from exploiting the process and increasing dangerous Channel crossings. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed concerns that these changes could push desperate individuals towards smugglers, emphasizing the importance of family unity while addressing the surge in applications and associated local pressures.

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