Archive · 2 Jun 2025
U.K. and India Discuss Immigration and Border Security
In April, a U.K. minister met with Indian officials to talk about border security and immigration.
They discussed how to quickly send back Indian people who are in the U.K. illegally.
The U.K. is also working on a new law to make it harder for people to enter the country without permission.
A lot of Indian people have been trying to get to the U.K., and some have been caught.
The officials also updated an agreement about how long it takes to check if someone is allowed to be in the country.
This meeting shows the U.K. and India are working together on these issues.
U.K. and Indian officials met in April to discuss border security and immigration.
Discussions included faster verification and return of Indian migrants in the U.K.
The U.K. Home Office data reveals an increase in Indian nationals detained by immigration.
A protocol was signed to amend the 2021 Migration and Mobility Partnership MoU.
The U.K. is enacting a bill to strengthen border security and immigration enforcement.
- Who
- U.K. Minister Dame Angela Eagle and Indian officials.
- What
- A meeting to discuss immigration and border security, particularly concerning Indian migrants.
- When
- April 2025.
- Where
- Delhi and Chennai.
- Why
- To discuss U.K.-India Home Affairs partnership, including border security and immigration.
- Meeting Date
- April 2025
- U.K. Official
- Dame Angela Eagle
- Indian Official
- Govind Mohan
- Indians crossing English Channel (2020-2025)
- 2,471
- Indians Apprehended (Jan-Mar 2025)
- 86
- Indians Denied Entry (Apr 2023 - Mar 2025)
- 1,500