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14/04/2026

Asylum seekers who protested against being forcibly removed to France under the Home Office’s controversial “one in, one out” scheme, were transported out of the UK in waist and leg restraints, an inspection report has revealed.

Inspection reveals use of force after protest by detainees being deported under ‘one in, one out’ scheme

07/04/2026

Visitors from 85 nationalities, including the United States, Canada, and France, who do not need a visa will not be able to legally travel to the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from 25 February 2026.

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07/04/2026

02/04/2026

The English language requirement for settlement has increased from B1 to B2 across many immigration routes as of 26 March 2027. This change follows the Government’s commitment in the May 2025 Immigration White Paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, which aims to improve English-language standards and promote better integration in the UK.

Key Components of B2 Tests

Reading & Writing (Approx. 2 hours): Involves reading comprehension, grammar, and producing detailed, structured texts like essays, reports, and reviews.

Speaking (Approx. 10–14 mins): Focuses on fluency and interaction, such as giving opinions, discussing advantages/disadvantages, and leading conversations.

Listening (Approx. 30–40 mins): Evaluates understanding of complex spoken topics.

14/03/2026

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a new plan to crack down on the number of asylum seekers arriving in the UK by paying failed refugees up to £10,000 each to leave.

FactCheck takes a look at the proposed changes, what Denmark has introduced, and if the home secretary’s plans will help to “make it less attractive” for people to come to the UK.

14/03/2026

Any asylum seeker given refugee status in the UK will only be offered temporary protection, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced.

Adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will only receive refugee status for 30 months under the changes.

14/03/2026

Migrants suspected of working illegally as delivery riders arrested in raid | Belfast Telegraph

Illegal migrants suspected of working as delivery riders in the gig economy have been arrested in a raid at a caravan site in Bromley, the Home Office has said.

13/03/2026

As of early 2026, UK immigration rules regarding Article 8 (Right to Family and Private Life) are being tightened to restrict "exceptional circumstances" claims, strengthening border control while maintaining obligations under the ECHR

Today's White Paper says a new framework will set out clear rules for individuals seeking to enter or remain in the UK on exceptional grounds

13/03/2026

Secretary of State for the Home Department v Kolicaj [2025] UKSC 49 is a landmark UK Supreme Court judgment delivered on 18 December 2025 regarding the procedures for depriving dual nationals of British citizenship. The Court unanimously allowed the Home Secretary’s appeal, ruling that procedural fairness is satisfied through a statutory right of appeal rather than requiring pre-decision representations.

This judgment clarifies that procedural fairness in citizenship deprivation cases is satisfied by the statutory appeal process rather than by pre-decision consultation

13/03/2026

Key Point The March 2026 Statement of Changes introduces a wide range of updates to the U.K. Immigration Rules, affecting … Continued