Britain unveils plan to overhaul its asylum system

By Fatima Al-Kassab

Published November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM HST

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Britain's government announced plans Monday to overhaul its asylum laws. Among the changes: making refugee status temporary and seizing high-value assets from asylum seekers.

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