British Passport Dual Citizenship: 2026 Rules
Why dual British citizenship is suddenly in the news Dual British citizenship has moved into the spotlight following reports of British citizens being stopped from travelling to the UK or refused boarding when attempting to enter on non-UK passports. The cases have appeared across mainstream media and radio, often framed as a change […]
India Young Professionals Scheme UK Ballot 2026
India Young Professionals Scheme UK Ballot Opening Dates for 2026 The next India Young Professionals Scheme ballot will open at 2:30pm India Standard Time on 17 February 2026 and will close at 2:30pm India Standard Time on 19 February 2026. Entries can be submitted at any point while the ballot window is open. […]
Expats Renounce British Citizenship Due to Stricter Border Checks
Why expats are renouncing British Citizenship The legal status of British citizens has not changed. What is changing is the UK entry enforcement framework. From 25 February 2026, carriers are required to verify that a passenger holds the prescribed documentation and, where applicable, travel authorisation before departure. They can only use prescribed systems […]
Earned Settlement Consultation Closes: Next Steps in ILR Reform
Next Steps in ILR Reforms With the consultation now closed, the Home Office will review and analyse the consultation responses before publishing a formal government response. Any confirmed changes will then be introduced through a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules laid before Parliament. Commencement is likely to follow in stages, potentially […]
UKVI Issues Urgent Warning Ahead of 25 Feb 2026 Digital Checks
25 February 2026 Changes From 25 February 2026, enhanced digital status checks will apply when travelling to or from the UK. Airlines will verify immigration status electronically against the document recorded in the UKVI account. If the passport number presented at check-in does not match the document linked to your digital status, the […]
EU Entry Exit System Problems: Half Term Disruption Expected
EU Entry Exit System Problems 2026 The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a digital border management platform used across the Schengen Area to record the entry and exit of non-EU nationals travelling for short stays, replacing manual passport stamping with biometric registration and electronic records. EES applies to third-country nationals entering the Schengen […]
UK Expands Hong Kong BNO Visa Following Jimmy Lai Sentence
UK Hong Kong BNO Visa Expanded The expansion introduces independent eligibility for adult children of BN(O) status holders who were under the age of 18 at the time of the Hong Kong handover on 1 July 1997. Before this change, individuals in this position could generally only apply as dependants, typically as part […]
UK Immigration Status: Enhanced Passenger Checks from 25 Feb 2026
UK Immigration Status: Passenger Checks Change from 25 February 2026 UK immigration status is causing disruption ahead of changes to carrier checks taking effect from 25 February 2026. From this date, airlines, ferry operators and international rail providers are required to verify a passenger’s UK immigration permission before boarding, using Home Office digital […]
Home Office Audits Exposing Digital Right to Work Failures
Digital right to work checks are now a primary audit failure point While the right to work legislation and guidance have not changed since June 2025, Home Office audit teams are now applying those existing rules far more strictly in a fully digital environment. Where an online right to work check returns incomplete, […]
UK ILR Debate Update: 10-Year Reforms Ahead
UK ILR Debate Update The Minister for Migration and Citizenship confirmed during the Westminster Hall debate on 2 February 2026 that the Government intends to proceed, in principle, with the earned settlement model set out in the Command Paper “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement”. The stated policy objective is to move away from […]