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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
March 2026 Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 1691
Statement of Changes March 2026 HC 1691 On 5 March 2026, the Home Secretary laid before Parliament a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1691). The statement introduces amendments across a wide range of immigration routes, including several work visa categories, asylum procedures, visitor requirements and protection routes. The changes […]
Update to Sponsor Guidance March 2026
Sponsor Guidance Changes March 2026 The Home Office updated its sponsor guidance on 6 March 2026 (version 03/26), introducing a series of changes affecting employers that hold, or are applying for, a sponsor licence. The updates sit alongside the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 1691, which introduced related amendments to […]
UK Skilled Worker Visa Ban For Afghan Nationals
Skilled Worker visa ban for Afghan nationals The UK government has announced that Skilled Worker visa applications from Afghan nationals will be refused under a new immigration control measure known as a “visa brake”. The policy targets visa routes where the government believes a significant proportion of visa holders later claim asylum after […]
UK Study Visas: 4 Countries Banned in Emergency Visa Brake
UK Introduces Emergency Brake on Study Visas for Four Countries The UK government has announced a major restriction on certain visa routes, introducing what ministers described as an “emergency brake” on study visas for nationals of four countries and halting Skilled Worker visas for Afghan nationals. The measure forms part of a broader […]
New Asylum Rules UK: Temporary Refugee Status Replaces 5 Year Grant
Temporary Refugee Protection Rules Now in Force The Home Office has confirmed that the UK has moved away from the standard five-year grant of refugee leave for new asylum claims. With effect from 2 March 2026, adults and accompanied children who claim asylum from that date, and who are subsequently granted protection, will […]
Employees Stranded Abroad Due To Middle East Conflict: HR Issues
Employees Stranded Abroad: Key Issues for HR Geopolitical events or sudden border closures can leave employees unable to return to the UK as planned. When this happens, HR teams will be facing several overlapping issues involving employment rights, immigration compliance, tax exposure and employee welfare. The correct response often depends on the cause […]