Asylum figures, Ukraine protection and the current policy record

Three source linked morning reports on published asylum data and protection status.

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United Kingdom17 August 2026

UK asylum support and the decision backlog: what the March figures show

Official statistics recorded 48,758 people awaiting an initial asylum decision at the end of March. The figure does not describe every stage of the wider system.

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European Union17 August 2026

EU asylum applications in March: the latest published monthly picture

EUAA recorded about 59,000 applications for international protection across EU+ countries in March. Monthly totals do not decide an individual claim.

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European Union17 August 2026

Ukraine protection in the EU: the current date remains March 2027

Temporary protection remains in force until 4 March 2027. A proposed further extension is not yet a final legal change.

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