The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

Immigration ministers Robert Jenrick’s remarks cause fresh headache for PM – as deputy Tory chairman Lee Anderson says it was ‘about time’ for an overall cap on numbers

The immigration minister told MPs it is ‘crystal clear’ that further measures are needed to ‘control and reduce’ migration levels.

After ruling on November 8 that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful, the High Court today delivered its reasons for the decision that upturned 20 years of precedent. Its ruling has required the release of some 140 people from immigration detention so far, and set off a political scramble to legislate…

The government will urgently legislate to enable some of those released from immigration detention to be preventatively detained.

Imposing ankle bracelets and curfews on recently released immigration detainees may breach the constitution, lawyers behind a fresh legal challenge say.

Even as some Tories are getting real about the issue, Labour is doubling down. It could try just being honest with the public, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Government may be able to redetain high-risk offenders within days under new laws Labor will seek to pass before parliament rises

The right isn’t very good at border control, but it’s great at convincing voters it is. That spells trouble for Labor as economic insecurity drives a backlash against migration.

A person released from indefinite immigration detention following a landmark High Court ruling has refused to wear an ankle bracelet and cannot be contacted.