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Story summary
- A Ukrainian family denied asylum in the United Kingdom was advised to have their daughter wear noise-cancelling headphones for panic from air raid sirens.
- The case signals a broader pattern of asylum rejections as the UK Home Office deems parts of Ukraine 'safe'.
- Despite conflict, asylum approval rates have sharply declined since April 2025.
- The UK Home Office says visa schemes remain open.
- Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
