DEVELOPING: UK on Brink as Illegal Migration Crisis Spirals Out of Control

UK on Brink as Illegal Migration Crisis Spirals Out of Control Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to overhaul asylum policy, citing illegal migration as a "moral mission" that is "tearing the country apart". The measures, set to be unveiled on Monday, include asylum seekers waiting 20 years before they can apply to settle permanently in the UK. Those granted asylum will have their refugee status regularly reviewed, with those whose home countries are deemed safe told to return. The changes aim to make the UK a less attractive destination for illegal migrants, reducing small boat crossings and asylum claims. The UK government has faced mounting pressure to address the crisis, with over 45,000 migrants crossing the English Channel in 2022 alone. The Conservative party has vowed to deport illegal migrants "within a week", while the Liberal Democrats have called for asylum seekers to have the right to work. The specific details and practicalities of the measures are yet to be made clear. The UK government will provide further information on Monday. This is a developing story. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.