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Student visas halted for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan due to rising asylum claims
: Measures to be introduced in tomorrow's Immigration Rules changes and will take effect on 26 March 2026Government to commence duty to deport foreign criminals given suspended sentence of 12 months or more
: Minister for Border Security and Asylum confirms section 45 of Sentencing Act 2026 to commence on 22 MarchMajor overhaul of asylum system introduces 30-month refugee leave under ‘core protection’ model
: Home Secretary announces 'reset' in Britain's asylum offer, applying to new claims made from todaySafe Passage International granted permission for judicial review over refugee family reunion suspension
: Charity argues suspension is irrational and breaches Equality Act and best interests duties to childrenGuest blog
Timeline of policy and legislative changes affecting migration to the UK (1983 to 2025)
How to Avoid Common UK Visa Refusals: A Practical Guide to Preparing a Strong Application
Applying for a UK visa is not simply about submitting documents. It is about presenting a clear, credible, and well-structured case that answers the decision-maker's concerns before they arise.
Many refusals are not the…
Why the Innovator Founder Visa Matters to the UK and Is Set to Become One of the Most Attractive Routes
The UK's immigration system is undergoing a quiet but significant shift. As traditional work routes become more restrictive and investor-style visas fade into history, one category is steadily positioning itself as a…
UK’s new passport rules for dual citizens are a result of border control in the digital age
From February 2026, most dual British citizens will need to use a British passport to travel to the UK. Presenting only a non-British passport will no longer be sufficient for boarding flights or ferries, unless it carries a…
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Latest case law
RKC1 & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs & Anor [2026] EWHC 440 (Admin)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Bokqiu v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 191
Court of Appeal
AM & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 159
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Khan v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 148
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Secretary of State for the Home Department v Safi [2026] EWCA Civ 149
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Latest country reports
Statement by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding Israeli-U.S. airstrikes against Iran
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Country Policy and Information Note - Honduras: Gangs (February 2026)
UK Home Office
UNAMA urges halt in Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes, warns of increasing civilian casualties and humanitarian impacts
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)
Country Information Note - Afghanistan: Fear of the Taliban (February 2026)
UK Home Office
India: UN experts warn of systemic policing failures over reports of deaths and torture in custody
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Latest legislation
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026
SI 2026 No. 59. These Regulations bring into force Sections 17–20, 30–36, 43 (partially), 51, 57 (partially) and Schedule…
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025
SI 2025 No. 1318. These Regulations bring into force sections 1 to 16, 20 to 29 and 46 of the Border Security, Asylum and…
Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2025
SI 2025 No. 1279. This Order amends the Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) Order 2014 to add Nauru to the list of…
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