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Shabana Mahmood
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UK government bans Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has designated the IRGC a national security threat, making support for the group punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
July 13, 2026
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Prepares Deportation Strategy for Grooming Gang Leader
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to detail legal measures to deport Shabir Ahmed, the leader of a Rochdale grooming gang currently protected from removal by outdated immigration laws.
July 13, 2026
UK government to amend immigration law to allow deportation of Rochdale gang leader
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is planning to amend the 1971 Immigration Act to enable the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang who was recently released from prison.
July 8, 2026
UK government to amend legislation to deport Rochdale grooming ringleader
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to revise the 1971 Immigration Act, allowing for the deportation of convicted Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed.
July 8, 2026
Home Secretary acknowledges systemic errors regarding Southport tragedy
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has committed to rectifying institutional failures identified by an inquiry into the 2024 Southport attack that killed three young girls.
July 2, 2026
UK Plans Mandatory £10,000 Repayment for Asylum Seekers Seeking Residency
The UK government is considering a new policy requiring asylum seekers with the means to do so to repay £10,000 in support costs before obtaining permanent residency.
June 30, 2026
United Kingdom Launches New Refugee Sponsorship Programs
The UK is set to introduce a Canadian-style sponsorship program for refugees, allowing organizations and employers to support arrivals while the government tightens overall asylum regulations.
June 27, 2026
UK Government Announces Capped Asylum Sponsorship Programs
The UK Home Office is introducing new capped sponsorship routes for asylum seekers, allowing organizations like universities and businesses to support refugees while tightening rules against fraudulent claims.
June 26, 2026
Prime Minister and Home Secretary clash over Immigration Minister’s future
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are at odds over whether Immigration Minister Mike Tapp should be sacked for publicly challenging government visa policies.
June 25, 2026