Mahmood to reopen scheme to resettle refugees in the UK
Summary
The UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the UK will reopen a program to legally resettle refugees. This move aims to provide safe ways for refugees to enter the UK and reduce illegal crossings by small boats.Key Facts
- The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), paused in December 2024, will reopen immediately.
- About 25% of new arrivals are expected to be Afghan women and girls, and Palestinians.
- New sponsorship routes will let communities, universities, and companies host refugees starting next year.
- Arrivals under the scheme will have a five-year path to become permanent residents.
- The government will set a yearly cap on refugee numbers, but the total cap is not yet announced.
- Small boat crossings have fallen from over 32,000 in early 2025 to more than 18,500 so far this year.
- Critics say the new scheme is an attempt to respond to concerns about immigration policy.
- The government paused refugee family reunion applications in September 2025, causing concerns among refugee advocates.
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