New government data shows UK asylum applications dropped by more than a fifth. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) assessed the government’s migrant and asylum policies as receiving its lowest ranking.
WHO:UK government; Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
WHAT:UK asylum applications fell by more than a fifth, and the EHRC gave the government its lowest ranking for its migrant and asylum policies.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 10:46 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:The change is attributed to newly released government data on asylum applications, alongside the EHRC’s evaluation of migrant and asylum policies.
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