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UK’s new passport rules for dual citizens are a result of border control in the digital age

By Nando Sigona, University of Birmingham. Originally published on The Conversation,
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 certificate (costing £589) that confirms right of abode. The…

The Home Office Crackdown on Care Home Sponsor Licences with Sabina Kauser

By Adam Pipe and Sabina Kauser,
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Adam Pipe talks to Sabina Kauser, Partner at Ward Hadaway, about the wave of Home Office Sponsor Licence revocations in the care sector. They discuss the key compliance risks, recent case law, and practical steps providers can take to avoid suspension or revocation.

Home Office Audits of Care Companies: Sponsor Licence Audit Readiness

By Georgina Griggs, Richmond Chambers,
The UK care sector continues to rely heavily on sponsoring migrant workers to address persistent staffing shortages. As more care providers obtain sponsor licences under the Skilled Worker route, the Home Office has correspondingly increased scrutiny of how those licences are used. In…

Immigration Rules: Part Suitability and Previous Breaches of Immigration Law

By Adam Pipe,
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In this video, barrister Adam Pipe explains the important changes in SUI.11–12 of Part Suitability, covering the new Immigration Rules on previous breaches of immigration law. He highlights how Part Suitability, which took effect on 11 November 2025, centralises suitability grounds across most routes, including Family and Private Life applications.

ILR for a Child After 7 Years in the UK – A Complete Guide for Parents

By Deluxe Law Chambers,
If your child has lived in the UK for seven continuous years, you may be wondering whether they can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). This route is one of the most common ways for long‑residence children to settle in the UK, and understanding the rules can help you plan your…

Naturalising as a British citizen – What applicants need to know

By Joel Reiss, Latitude Law,
On the face of it, becoming a British citizen is a straightforward application with relatively few requirements compared with the long and complicated applications you will have already completed under the Immigration Rules. For many, obtaining their first visa or getting ILR is much more…
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