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Surge in people applying for British citizenship after Brexit as numbers hit record high

The Independent UK News · 27 August 2026 at 16:23

Surge in people applying for British citizenship after Brexit as numbers hit record high

Uncertainty over future immigration policy may be driving applications for British citizenship

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Surge in people applying for British citizenship after Brexit as numbers hit record high

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