More than 800 people cross the Channel in small boats, setting December record
More than 800 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on Saturday, marking the highest number recorded on a single day in December, according
Six UK immigration officers charged over alleged thefts from migrants
Six immigration officers have been charged with a range of offences, including allegedly stealing money from migrants and laundering criminal proceeds. According to the Crown
Net migration to UK could reach 300,000 by 2030, says government adviser
Net migration to the UK could rise to around 300,000 by the end of the decade, according to Professor Brian Bell, chair of the Migration
Advisers urge UK to ease salary rules for skilled worker visas
The UK should relax salary requirements for skilled worker visas, which currently block some essential roles, non-London employers, and younger workers from accessing the immigration
Immigration Skills Charge to Increase from 16 December 2025
Employers who want to hire someone from outside the UK generally need a sponsor licence, even for unpaid roles such as charity work. Holding a
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 receives Royal Assent
The UK has formally enacted the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, introducing a wide-ranging set of reforms aimed at strengthening border security and
Refugee Homelessness in UK More Than Doubles in Two Years, Charity Warns
Thousands of refugees in the UK are facing a worsening homelessness crisis, with cases more than doubling over the past two years, according to a
Sharp fall in UK net migration as arrivals for work and study decline
Dramatic drop in net migration Net migration to the UK fell sharply in the year ending June 2025, decreasing by two-thirds compared to the previous
UK immigration reform: implications, risks and the need for a strategic approach
Recent and upcoming immigration reforms in the UK mark a significant policy shift. The government seeks to balance the country’s economic needs with the objective