Rishi Sunak claims ministers were on track to clear backlog by end of year – currently close to 75,000

The Home Office needs to process an asylum claim every four minutes between now and the end of the year if the prime minister’s pledge to clear the backlog is to be honoured, according to new data.

Earlier this month the prime minister reiterated that the government would meet this target, although critics are sceptical this target will be achieved.

Continue reading…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Draughty window or door? Now it can be seen from space

Infrared satellites made by British company will use thermal imaging to pinpoint…

Former Swedish intelligence officer jailed for life for spying for Russia

Judge says Peyman Kia abused trust placed in him, and also sentences…

Clapham chemical assault: hunt for suspect after 12 hurt – latest updates

A woman and her youngest daughter, 3, may have life-changing injuries after…

Tesla driver charged with vehicular manslaughter over fatal Autopilot crash

Misuse of Autopilot, which can control steering, speed and braking, is the…