UK plans to deport foreign criminals immediately after sentencing, aiming to save taxpayers money.

UK Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to deport foreign criminals immediately upon receiving a custodial sentence, aiming to save taxpayers £54,000 per year per prison place. The change applies to prisoners serving fixed-term sentences and allows authorities to retain discretion on deportations. Since July 2024, nearly 5,200 foreign criminals have been deported, a 14% increase from the previous year. The proposal, which needs parliamentary approval, aligns with the government's broader crackdown on immigration.