ILR ‘earned settlement’ reforms to move forward, but transitional rules still under review
The UK Government has confirmed that plans to introduce an “earned settlement” 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
Foreign Secretary sets out new cooperation on illegal migration from Horn of Africa on visit to Ethiopia
The UK government has announced new cooperation measures with countries in the Horn of Africa aimed at tackling illegal migration and strengthening returns, during a
Major Legal Update: High Court to Hear ‘Good Character’ Policy Case in June
The High Court is set to hear a major legal challenge to the Home Office’s updated “good character” policy used when assessing applications for British
Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
The UK home secretary has defended the government’s proposed immigration reforms, describing them as “fair” despite growing concern from Labour MPs about planned changes to
Immigration Advice Authority publishes first annual report highlighting 2024/25 regulatory and enforcement activity
The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) has released its inaugural annual report following its transition from the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC), detailing its
UK Government proposes further 25% increase in ETA fee
The UK government is planning another 25% rise in the cost of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which would increase the fee from £16 to
More migrants arrive in UK than leave under ‘one in, one out’ scheme, home secretary confirms
The UK has received more migrants under the government’s flagship “one in, one out” scheme than have been deported to France, the home secretary has
Medical Justice highlights harm to vulnerable asylum seekers under the UK-France “one in, one out” scheme
Medical Justice has published a new report examining the impact of the UK’s “one in, one out” agreement with France on people detained for removal,
Education is the strongest predictor of UK attitudes towards immigration, study finds
Education has emerged as the key factor shaping political views in the UK, with rightwing movements finding it increasingly difficult to gain support among graduates,