Author: Nigeriabrief

This article is a collaboration between The Guardian and independent bilingual publication Enlace Latino NC. On a cold December afternoon, about a dozen workers load the last Christmas trees of the season onto trucks at Wolf Creek Tree Farm and Nursery in Cullowee, North Carolina. Nearby, another group is taking a break to stay warm around a barrel fire. Many more workers are working in fields deep in the mountains, about 30 minutes away by car.It’s the last working day of the 2025 season, and the atmosphere is relaxed, even cheerful. The men came from Mexico as temporary agricultural workers…

The Home Secretary has announced Gaon Haat as the new Director-General of the Immigration Department following an unusual appointment process under the Governance Regulations for Public Appointments. Mr Hart took over the ISC role on December 12, replacing John Tackett, who was appointed as Border and Immigration’s independent chief inspector earlier this year. To ensure continuity among committee members, Mr. Tackett had been serving in the role on a part-time basis since October. Mr. Hart brings extensive experience in regulatory leadership, legal expertise, and public service to this role. He currently chairs the England and Wales Police Advisory Board, a…