Earned settlement consultation closes as major UK immigration changes loom
The UK Governmentβs consultation on its proposed βearned settlementβ reforms has now closed after attracting a very large response. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed that
UK migration could turn negative in 2026 and the economic effects may be significant
Recent data suggests the UK could see net migration fall sharply this year, potentially dropping below zero for the first time since 1993. While this
UK immigration and asylum appeals: a century of change highlighted in new report
A new briefing from the House of Commons Library, released last week, examines over a century of developments in how immigration and asylum appeals are
Nursesβ families fear separation under UK immigration crackdown
Families of nurses and carers have expressed fears of being torn apart by a new UK immigration crackdown, which critics have labelled βan act of
UK expands Hong Kong BNO Visa route, Opening doors for thousands more
The UK Government has announced a significant expansion of its Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa route, enabling thousands more Hong Kong residents to
300,000 children could face 10-year wait for UK settlement under proposed reforms
More than 300,000 children already living in the United Kingdom may be required to wait up to 10 years before qualifying for settled status under
UN warns UK-France asylum return deal may breach human rights law
The United Nations has urged the UK and France to reconsider their controversial βone in, one outβ asylum return arrangement, warning it could lead to
Three countries agree to take back illegal migrants after UK visa warning
Following a strong warning from the Home Secretary about potential visa penalties, Namibia and Angola have agreed to cooperate on returning their nationals. The Democratic
ILR βearned settlementβ reforms to move forward, but transitional rules still under review
The UK Government has confirmed that plans to introduce an βearned settlementβ model for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) will proceed, although key details –
Ministers admit uncertainty over how Immigration rules will hit NHS staffing
The UK government has acknowledged it does not yet know how many NHS staff could be affected by its proposed immigration reforms, as the consultation