UK Entry Requirements for British Citizens 2026
Section A: UK entry requirements for British citizens in 2026 British citizens continue to have an automatic right to enter the UK, but the way that right operates in practice has changed. UK border controls are now far more proof-driven and are increasingly applied before travel takes place, rather than on arrival. From […]
Unmarried Partner Visa UK: Requirements 2026
Section A: Understanding the Unmarried Partner Visa There is no standalone visa category formally titled the “unmarried partner visa”. Instead, unmarried partners apply under the UK family visa route, specifically under the partner provisions of Appendix Relationship with Partner within the Immigration Rules. For immigration purposes, an unmarried partner is someone who is […]
Home Office to Reform UK Immigration & Asylum Appeals
Proposals to reform UK immigration & asylum appeals system The proposal is to abolish the current First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) as the primary forum for asylum and immigration appeals and to replace it with a new appeals body. The new body would hear asylum appeals and, according to the Home Secretary’s […]
Fiancé Visa UK 2026: Eligibility, Costs & Timing
Section A: What is a Fiancé Visa? A Fiancé visa allows a non-UK national to enter the United Kingdom so they can marry or form a civil partnership with a British citizen or a person with UK settled status. The marriage or civil partnership is expected to take place during the visa validity […]
Permanent Residence UK 2026 : Requirements & How to Get It
Section A: What does “permanent residence UK” mean today and is it the same as ILR? Permanent residence is no longer a live immigration status under UK law. It was a legal concept used under EU free movement rules, which allowed EU nationals and their family members to acquire a permanent right to […]
Paternity Leave 2026 Reforms: HR Risks
What Changes Under the 2026 Regulations and When They Apply Under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Parental and Paternity Leave) (Removal of Qualifying Periods etc.) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, qualifying service requirements that previously applied to statutory paternity leave and unpaid parental leave are being removed. The changes take effect in stages. From […]
Zero-Hour Contract Changes 2026
What changed to zero-hours working rules in January 2026 Two linked changes came into force on 6 January 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and the first commencement regulations. First, the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 was repealed. That removes a statutory framework that many employers had only recently factored […]
April 2026: ERA 2025 Changes
Section A: Employment Rights Act 2025 – April 2026 employer update The Government’s phased implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025 enters a major operational phase in April 2026. While some headline reforms, including changes to unfair dismissal qualifying service, have been deferred until 2027, the April 2026 changes will materially affect sickness […]
IELTS for UKVI 2026: What It Is, Requirements & How to Take It
Section A: What is IELTS for UKVI? IELTS for UKVI is one of a number of Home Office-approved tests that can be used to prove an applicant meets the English language requirement as part of a UK immigration or nationality application. If you are applying for a UK visa, settlement or British citizenship, […]
TUPE Meaning UK: What It Is & When It Applies 2026
Section A: What does TUPE mean in practice for an employer? For employers, TUPE is not simply a rule about preserving jobs. In practical terms, it is a legal mechanism that reallocates employment risk when a business, part of a business or a service changes hands. It determines whether employees move automatically to […]