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Shabana Mahmood is wrong: refugee status was never ‘permanent from day one’
The UK's asylum system is being overhauled. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has laid out a series of reforms that will affect refugees seeking safety in Britain. Mahmood argues that these changes – which include…
Changes to English Language Requirement for ILR Applications from 26 March 2027
The UK Government has announced upcoming changes to the English language requirements for settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) applications. These changes will take effect from 26 March 2027, giving applicants sufficient…
Knee jerks, or dancing to the tune of public opinion? – Labour’s announcements on refugee status and student visas
Two recent, interconnected statements from Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, will have significant impacts on the immigration landscape. Refugee status in the UK is changing, and the government appears to be unilaterally…
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KD v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 349
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YC, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for The Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 285
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CHD, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Defence [2026] EWHC 566 (Admin)
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Disha v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] UKFTT HU/60457/2023
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AYA & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 552 (Admin)
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Immigration, Nationality and Passports (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
SI 2026 No. 311. These Regulations increase fees across a range of immigration and nationality products and services.…
Asylum Support (Amendment) Regulations 2026
SI 2026 No. 209. This instrument will enable asylum support to be suspended or discontinued if, following an…
Sentencing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
SI 2026 No. 217. These Regulations bring into force section 45 of the Sentencing Act 2026 on the deportation of foreign…
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