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"But it can now be revealed that thousands of parents and children will be separated from one another as a result of the temporary ban, according to new analysis that reveals the true impact of the move. The British Red Cross has estimated that at least 4,900 families will be affected by the pause between September 2025 and April 2026, based on previous Home Office data. This could include 6,300 children, of whom 1,500 are unaccompanied."
A temporary ban on new family reunion applications announced in September by then-home secretary Yvette Cooper will pause applications between September 2025 and April 2026. The pause was justified as needed to ease pressure on council housing and to prevent manipulation by people-smuggling gangs. The British Red Cross estimates at least 4,900 families will be affected, potentially including 6,300 children and around 1,500 unaccompanied minors. Thousands of parents and children will be separated during the pause, creating harm for vulnerable refugees. Journalists on the ground report across political perspectives and rely on donations to fund paywall-free coverage.
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