Home Office halts processing amid regime change
Syrians currently seeking asylum in Britain will have their claims paused following the collapse of the Assad regime. The Home Office announced it will stop processing applications from the country after the rebel rout.
Concerns over illegal migration rise in the Middle East
Foreign Secretary David Lammy warns of potential increase in illegal migration due to Middle East unrest. Last year, Syrians were the fourth highest country of small boat arrivals in the UK.
Pressure on UK to follow Germany and Austria in halting asylum claims
Germany and Austria have already announced the halt of asylum claims from Syria, leading to calls for the UK to do the same. Tory Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp urges immediate action, citing the changed situation in Syria.
De-proscribing Syrian rebel group from terror list
Britain is set to remove the Syrian rebel group from the list of banned terror organizations following their coup. Cabinet Minister Pat McFadden considers de-proscribing Hayat Tahir al-Sham for communication purposes.
Labour frontbencher clarifies that there has been no formal request for Assad's wife, Asma, to return to the UK, as reports suggest she is in Russia.
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