UK to announce plans to emulate stringent Danish immigration system

<p>Shabana Mahmood’s proposals draw scorn from some Labour MPs, while others want government to go further</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/08/home-office-want-copy-denmark-immigration-system">Why does the UK want to copy Denmark?</a></p><p>Shabana Mahmood is to announce changes to the UK’s immigration rules modelled on the Danish system, largely seen as among the most stringent in Europe, the Guardian understands.</p><p>Last month, the home secretary dispatched officials to Denmark to study its border control and asylum policies. Denmark’s tighter rules on family reunions and restricting some refugees to a temporary stay are among the policies being looked at.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/08/uk-to-announce-plans-to-emulate-stringent-danish-immigration-system">Continue reading...</a>