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506 articles covering UK law — immigration, corporate, property, technology, employment and more. Updated daily from Google News.
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New immigration rules to be introduced in the UK will have a significant impact on education providers, according to an expert.

New agreement delayed amid home secretary Shabana Mahmood’s demands for more interceptions of dinghies

Home Secretary reaffirms earned settlement ILR reforms will be retrospective, says changes coming this autumn

On March 5, 2026, the Home Office published the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. This contains a significant number of changes across a…

Major new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules introduces visa ‘brake’ and asylum system reforms

Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns.

Negotiations deadlocked as No 10 wants more action on beach patrols but France has concerns over safety

From 8 April 2026 the Home Office will increase most UK visa fees, with visitor visas up £8-£69, Skilled Worker applications rising to £819, settlement visas topping £2,000 and naturalisation fees rising to £1,709. Businesses face higher mobility costs and are racing to lodge applications before the deadline, while critics say the move risks deterring international talent.
Commons committee says earned settlement ILR changes must be implemented carefully to avoid unintended consequences

Migrants’ Rights Network survey details widespread anxiety over earned settlement ILR proposals

A new statement of changes was published yesterday spanning a whole range of changes big and small across many different categories, including refugees,

Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.

Madeleine Sumption says politicians make big claims about things they only partially control to appeal to voters

MPs have backed a ten-year residency requirement before migrants can obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain, signalling a major shift away from the current five-year routes. If adopted, the change will force employers to budget for extra visa extensions and could affect talent retention strategies. Businesses are urged to audit assignment policies ahead of expected implementation in 2027.

This overview explains the 2026 UK immigration fee updates, recent application patterns and how the changes may influence mobility planning and workforce needs.

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Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down.

Two-month arrangement aimed at preventing small-boat crossings comes as existing deal expires

Vanessa Ganguin explains the consequences of extending mandatory bans for 12 months custodial sentences to suspended sentences too in Solicitors Journal.

The UK makes it quicker to return Nigerians with no legal right to remain.

The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's speech at the Institute for Public Policy Research on immigration reforms.

The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what she says is abuse.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has claimed a growing number of migrants from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan are using legal migration routes as a backdoor for claiming asylum.

The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".

Thinktank analysis says proposed ‘earned settlement’ changes could trap families in prolonged insecurity

The PM is poised to make a U-turn on proposed changes that would make it harder for migrants to acquire permanent residency
Starting next month, applying for UK visas, settlement, or citizenship could cost you more.

Raising the English fluency level will allow migrants to contribute and integrate into British life.
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