Brexit Visas: UK-EU Youth Scheme Negotiations Stall
Brexit visas in discussion The term “Brexit visas” is being used to describe potential new mobility arrangements between the UK and EU following the end of free movement. The UK and the EU are currently in discussions over a proposed youth mobility scheme that would allow young people to live, work and study […]
Employment Case Law Update March 2026
Employment law changes in April 2026 April 2026 brings a set of employment law changes that materially affect how employers manage risk across the employment lifecycle, particularly at the point of hire and during early employment. Several statutory rights now apply from day one, including Statutory Sick Pay, paternity leave and unpaid parental […]
Employment Law Changes in April 2026
Employment law changes in April 2026 April 2026 marks a key implementation point for a number of employment law reforms introduced through commencement regulations under the Employment Rights Act 2025, alongside the annual uprating of statutory rates. The changes take effect primarily from 6 and 7 April 2026 and introduce immediate operational and […]
UK Visa Brake: What Is It & How Does It Work? (2026)
Section A: What is a UK visa brake? A “visa brake” is a government policy that restricts certain visa applications for specific nationalities and immigration routes. When a visa brake is applied, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will refuse applications for the affected visa routes if the main applicant holds a nationality listed […]
Bass Family Immigration Bail: ILR Refusal Warning
Bass family immigration bail case Tim and Christen Bass, US nationals, have lived in the UK under the Skilled Worker route since 2019, with their two children. Both parents were working in professional roles and the family has been resident in south London throughout their stay. In June 2025, the family applied for […]
British Passport Dual Citizenship: 2026 Rules
Why dual British citizenship is in the news Recent reports of British citizens being refused boarding when travelling to the UK on non-UK passports have brought dual nationality into focus. The catalyst has been the rollout of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system and the expectation that carriers verify travel permission or […]
Earned Settlement UK: 2026 ILR Reform Guide
Section A: UK Earned Settlement ILR Reforms Earned settlement is a proposed reform of the UK’s Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) system. Under the model developed in the 2025 Immigration White Paper and the November 2025 earned settlement consultation, the Government proposes a 10-year baseline period for most migrants, combined with mandatory suitability, […]
HM Passport Office Warning: Check Validity Ahead of Travel
HM Passport Office Issues Travel Warning Over Passport Validity Checks Travellers and businesses sending staff overseas are being urged to check passport validity carefully before booking international trips, following a reminder from His Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO). The advisory comes ahead of the spring and Easter travel period, when passport applications and renewals […]
Global Talent Visa UK 2026 | Eligibility, Endorsement & Success Rate
Section A: What is the Global Talent Visa? The Global Talent visa is a UK work route for people who can show they are a leader or potential leader in an eligible field. It covers academia and research, digital technology, and arts and culture, with specialist pathways within science, engineering, humanities, social sciences […]
ILR UK News & Changes 2026
Section A: Latest ILR rule changes (2026) The UK Immigration Rules are updated regularly through Statements of Changes presented to Parliament under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971. These updates amend visa route requirements, salary thresholds and other aspects of the immigration framework that can affect the routes leading to settlement. Settlement […]