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Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse
Government to end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans.

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Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed
Lord Hogan-Howe to lead independent review to determine new number of police forces.

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New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences
Child cruelty convictions such as neglect and abandonment will face the same police notification requirements as registered sex offenders.

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Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months
The refugee model will shift from permanent to temporary for those who claim asylum from 2 March.
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UK enforces digital permission to travel
From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) .

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New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’- based abuse
Government takes decisive action by rapidly introducing a new legal definition for ‘honour’- based abuse.

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