UK bans student visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan to curb asylum claims

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The UK has banned student visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan to prevent asylum claim abuse. This "emergency brake" targets a surge in asylum applications from these nations, with Afghans also facing a skilled worker visa ban. The move aims to control borders and reduce the significant cost of asylum support, which is over 4 billion pounds annually.


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