The British Home Office announces the elimination of automatic social benefits for asylum seekers, part of a reform aimed at combating illegal immigration.

Minister Shabana Mahmood will present the details of the plan in Parliament. This measure is part of an effort to reduce illegal immigration, which has increased due to more favorable conditions in the United Kingdom. The new system will reduce the required stay period to apply for permanent resident status from five years to 30 months, and refugees will need to work or study to obtain this status more quickly. Keir Starmer's government is facing constant pressure to limit the number of migrants and restrict their rights, in the context of public demonstrations. Since the beginning of the year, the number of people crossing the English Channel has increased, and asylum applications have risen by 18% in 2024.