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Government Accused of "Slamming Doors On Good Relations" As Immigration Laws Are Changed

Thousands of families will be forced to leave the country or separate forever from today, as changes to new immigration laws means that being granted the right to settle in the UK will become much mor
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Forced out or forced apart: new immigration laws are about to impact thousands of families hoping to remain in the UK or be joined by loved ones, leaving people with no other choice than separation.

And today a leading law firm are accusing the Government of “slamming the door on good relations,” saying they are “reinforcing their reputation for only caring for the rich while they cast aside the rest.” They claim the new legislation favours individuals with a higher income and restricts UK residents from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who do not have the funds that are now be required to sponsor a family member to gain the right to settle in the UK.

Asian and Afro-Caribbean communities are being urged to protest against these changes, which come just weeks before the country opens its arms to thousands of visitors flocking from overseas to celebrate the greatest international sporting event on British soil for forty years.

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Controversy over today’s changes in immigration legislation has sparked a leading law firm to take action against the governments plans. They say the new laws will see less wealthy families forced to split up or to leave the country.

But what exactly are these changes – due to happen just weeks before the games – and how will they impact people who were hoping to make an application to remain in the UK, or sponsor a partner to settle here in the coming weeks?

Joining us to discuss this further is Sejal Karavadra, Head of Immigration Department and a Director at DBS Law.