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Jo Wilding chronicles deepening immigration and asylum legal aid crisis, with failure to recruit staff an ‘existential threat’ to the sector

Latest news

Date of publication

16 June 2025

Summary

New 255-page report documents how legal aid crisis leaves increasing numbers of people without access to representation

Attacks on the human rights of migrants put all our rights at risk

Blog post

Date of publication

16 June 2025

Written by

Michael O'Flaherty, Council of Europe

Chancellor announces end to asylum hotels by 2029 and increased court capacity for asylum appeals

Latest news

Date of publication

11 June 2025

Summary

HM Treasury's spending review sets out savings of £1 billion per year by reducing asylum support costs

Supreme Court: Approach in Begum as to SIAC's procedures meets Convention standards

Blog post

Date of publication

10 June 2025

Written by

Asad Ali Khan

MAC recommends against £38K minimum income for spouse visa, finds no easy answers in balancing immigration control with family life

Latest news

Date of publication

10 June 2025

Summary

Migration Advisory Committee review of financial requirements for family visas is published

Updated briefing on ‘no recourse to public funds’ immigration policy published by House of Commons Library

Latest news

Date of publication

09 June 2025

Summary

Helpful briefing explains the policy restricting migrants' access to welfare benefits and social housing

Home Secretary signals plans for dedicated fast-track process for asylum seekers from ‘safe’ countries

Latest news

Date of publication

06 June 2025

Summary

Yvette Cooper tells Home Affairs Committee the Government will set out further reforms to the asylum system

Judiciary releases new guidance for civil appeals in the Court of Appeal

Latest news

Date of publication

04 June 2025

Summary

New Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Guide 2025 is published

Criminalisation of asylum seekers continues under Labour government, new report details

Latest news

Date of publication

02 June 2025

Summary

Hundreds of people, including age-disputed children, have been charged and convicted of ‘illegal arrival’ in the UK by small boat

What Documents are Required When Applying for a UK Visitor Visa?

Blog post

Date of publication

02 June 2025

Written by

Javier Alvaro Culebras, Latitude Law

MAC finds no major immigration issues to fix in key review of IT and engineering recruitment

Latest news

Date of publication

29 May 2025

Summary

Migration Advisory Committee concludes IT and engineering sectors' use of the immigration system is proportionate, compliant with rules, and driven by clear labour market demand

Bevan Foundation warns of collapse in immigration legal advice in Wales and calls for a comprehensive recovery plan

Latest news

Date of publication

29 May 2025

Summary

New report sets out strategic recommendations to rebuild and sustain immigration legal services in Wales

HMI Prisons highlights safeguarding failures at Colnbrook immigration removal centre in latest inspection report

Latest news

Date of publication

28 May 2025

Summary

Inspection finds Colnbrook is well led, with reasonably good outcomes for detainees, but ongoing challenges need immediate attention

The Need for a Longer Grace Period for Work Visa Holders in the UK

Blog post

Date of publication

27 May 2025

Written by

UKVS Solicitors

Skilled Worker Visa New Entrant – Comprehensive Guide for 2025

Blog post

Date of publication

22 May 2025

Written by

Deluxe Law Chambers