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Fact-check: The article references a UK student visa ban set for 2026, which does not align with current verified reporting or events as of 2023, indicating it may be fictional or erroneous; additionally, the named Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is not currently in that role, further undermining credibility. Campaigners' claims about increased Channel crossings are speculative and lack supporting evidence from reliable sources. Overall, the details appear inconsistent with known facts, making the article misleading.

UK’s partial study visa ban ‘will drive people to small boats’, campaigners say

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The UK has announced a ban on student visas from Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Cameroon, citing war and human rights abuses in these countries. Campaigners argue that this ban will drive more people to attempt Channel crossings in small boats. The ban is set to come into force on March 26.

Ban affecting Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon will mean more people make Channel crossings, charity says

A ban on students coming to the UK from four countries where there is war and human rights abuses will drive more people to use small boats, campaigners have said.

The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, announced a ban on student visas from Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon on Tuesday evening. It will come into force on 26 March.

UK’s partial study visa ban ‘will drive people to small boats’, campaigners say

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