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Immigration weekly highlights—31 July 2025

Welcome to the 31 July 2025 highlights from the Immigration team, which provides links to key news stories from the last week, as well as a round-up of new and updated content in Immigration.

ILPA calls for dignity and respect on anniversary of summer 2024 riots

The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) has published a statement marking the anniversary of widespread riots that took place across the UK during the summer of 2024. This follows recent warnings of similar unrest, a year later, despite the swift sentencing of those involved in the 2024 riots. ILPA emphasises that those who have fled dangerous places must be allowed to exercise their right to seek asylum in the UK, and not be met with violence and hatred. Additionally, those who support asylum seekers through the provision of legal services must be allowed to discharge their professional duties without hindrance, harassment or fear for their own safety and that of their families. ILPA also calls for the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer and committed support for the independence of the judiciary and the legal profession.

Migration Observatory analyses immigrant earning trajectories

The Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford has published the third edition of its analysis using HMRC data to assess how the size and earnings of the UK migrant employee workforce have evolved since 2014. The key findings are below.

ICIBI launches call for evidence on UK entry permission refusals and cancellations

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI), David Bolt CBE, has launched a call for evidence concerning refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK.

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