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Planning Law Is Being Used For Politicking About Asylum Seekers

By Simon Ricketts,
The sheer extent of coverage, and speculation as to the implications, of Eyre J's ruling in Epping Forest District Council v Somani Hotels Limited (19 August 2025) has a whiff of the silly season about it: the principles in the case law have not moved on substantively since my 14 January…

How Much Is a UK Spouse Visa in 2025?

By OTB Legal,
How Much Is a UK Spouse Visa in 2025? Full Breakdown of Costs After the April Fee Changes:If you're planning to join, or remain with, your British partner in the UK, understanding the cost of a UK spouse visa is crucial. Whether you're applying from outside or inside the UK, the process…

A New Era for UK Immigration! Attracting the World's Brightest Minds

By Buket Erdoğan,
As an immigration lawyer working closely with researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators, I welcome the UK's decision to put the attraction of world-class talent at the centre of economic policy. The creation of a Global Talent Taskforce and a £54 million Global Talent Fund marks a…

Interpretation, Translation, and Confusion in Refugee Status Determination Procedures

By Anthony Good. Originally published in the International Journal for the Semiotics of Law,
AbstractThis article examines the impact on legal processes of the need to use interpreters, drawing examples from refugee status determination procedures in the United Kingdom. It describes the roles played by interpreters in facilitating intercultural communication between asylum…

Pathways to UK Citizenship for Children

By Anna Sullivan, Latitude Law,
British citizenship by birthChildren born in the UK will not automatically be born British citizens. A child born in the UK will only acquire British citizenship if, at the time of their birth, they are born to a parent who is British or has 'settled' in the UK (often referred to as…

Immigration AI in 2025: What’s Actually Changed Since the Streaming Algorithm?

By Amit Kapadia, ARK Law Limited,
Five years after the landmark legal victory, how does UK immigration AI work now - and what immigration practitioners need to know.The Victory That Was Supposed to Change EverythingIn August 2020, immigration rights campaigners achieved what seemed like a decisive victory. The Home Office…

UK Temporary Shortage List 2025: Guidance For Skilled Workers

By Grace Storrie, Richmond Chambers,
1. Temporary Shortage List OverviewOn 12 May 2025, the government published an Immigration White Paper entitled 'Restoring Control over the Immigration System', which set out a collection of new changes to the UK Skilled Worker visa route. As part of these reforms, the government…

Beyond Borders: What the UK Can Learn from Global Immigration Systems

By Amit Kapadia, ARK Law Limited,
In an era where immigration remains a central and polarising topic in political discourse, the United Kingdom finds itself at a crossroads. With mounting backlogs, increased refusal rates, and a growing perception of hostility within the system, questions about the efficiency and fairness…

Is an immigration appeal better than a fresh application?

By Helena Sheizon, Kadmos Consultants,
If you are unfortunate to have been refused a visa, you may be faced with a choice – go for an immigration appeal (if you have the right of appeal) or make a fresh application.I will try and give you here some guidance on the advantages and disadvantages of appeals and fresh applications…
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