Some people cannot prove they are in the country legally because of glitch in digital residency permits.
People who have lived, worked and made families in the UK tell us their struggles with paperwork following the Brexit vote.
Some European Union nationals who have failed to prove that they have applied for residence status in Britain even though they settled in the UK before the Brexit transition period risk losing their jobs, homes, and access to other public services.
A FAMILY with settled status in the UK has told how confusion over post-Brexit immigration rules left them struggling to return to their home in Scotland after a Christmas break.
“For many they may mean lost job opportunities, missing out on rental properties, being refused loans/or mortgages,” EU citizens campaign group In Limbo said.
Campaign groups prepare legal challenge following ‘systemic denial’ of suffrage. / The government is facing the prospect of being sued by campaigners for EU citizens in the UK and British nationals abroad who were denied a vote in the European parliament elections.
Campaigners fear for victims of trafficking, modern slavery and the elderly as 30 June deadline looms.
Residency, work and healthcare rights would be ‘in pieces’ for years, says senior EU official.
UK to end freedom of movement for EU citizens on day one of Brexit, under new government plan
18/08/2019
New home secretary wants border restrictions imposed immediately on 31 October – despite warnings of people trapped in legal limbo.
EU citizens rights campaigners The3Million have said that “numerous” EU nationals are being refused Universal Credit because of their settlement status.
Opponents say remarks are ploy based on xenophobia to win Labour leave marginals.
Voters described turning up to take part in the European parliamentary elections only to find their name had been crossed out 'in red pen'.
Thousands of EU academics left posts at leading British universities after Brexit vote, analysis finds
13/08/2019
The Russell Group calls on Boris Johnson to provide certainty to staff to prevent exodus. / Thousands of EU academics left their posts at Britain’s most prestigious universities in the year after the Brexit vote – an 11 per cent rise on the year before, analysis shows.
Some are being told the problems are due to the election only being confirmed at the last minute. / EU citizens have reported being turned away at polling stations for the European elections, despite being registered to vote.
People are being turned away from European election polling booths due to admin errors. / A nationwide picture is emerging of EU citizens in the UK being denied their democratic right to vote in the European parliament elections because of administrative errors by local councils.
Sadiq Khan urges ministers to drop ‘cruel’ plans to instantly end free movement after a no-deal Brexit
19/08/2019
‘These plans would be a fundamental affront to British values of tolerance and respect’
EU nationals at risk of being denied UK citizenship after home office creates shock new tests
24/05/2020
Further evidence will be demanded that EU nationals have been living in the UK legally – even after settled status awarded.
EU nationals who cannot prove ‘settled status’ being wrongly denied basic rights, report finds
20/01/2020
One in 10 Europeans in Britain have been wrongly told to provide proof of settlement despite it not being requirement until after Brexit, research suggests.
Poll finds 90% of EU citizens in UK fear discrimination without evidence of rights after Brexit.
Spokesman says Boris Johnson had not meant to imply there would be any new legislation.
Steve Barclay accused of "confusing" Europeans worried about their right to remain in the UK after Brexit.
Michel Barnier said in his letter to the Brexit secretary that citizens’ rights could not be picked apart from the withdrawal agreement.
A policy paper in January warned it would take 'some time to implement' a new immigration system.
Priti Patel’s reported aim contradicts the PM’s promises, says the3million campaign.
Campaigners who represent EU citizens living in the UK say they are taking stock after losing a High Court fight over the 2019 European Parliament elections.