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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor

Braverman announces new limits on overseas students bringing family to UK

Suella Braverman walking next to a car in Downing Street
Suella Braverman arrives in Downing Street on Tuesday. The changes will come into effect for students starting courses from January 2024. Photograph: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Shutterstock

Suella Braverman has rushed out stringent curbs on international students who come to study in the UK amid growing pressure on the home secretary over her conduct in office.

Under proposals released in parliament on Tuesday, overseas students will no longer be able to bring family with them except under specific circumstances as the government seeks to reduce immigration numbers.

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