The UK Home Office has come under renewed scrutiny after it emerged that dozens of individuals and asylum seekers who were victims of modern slavery or trafficking were wrongly detained in immigration detention centres, despite formal rulings that they were vulnerable and should not have been held. According to information released to the BBC following…
The UK Government is reportedly preparing to introduce a new immigration policy that will place tighter controls on visa applications from certain countries identified as having disproportionately high asylum claim rates. The upcoming reforms, expected to be outlined in a new Immigration White Paper, aim to reduce the number of individuals who enter the UK…
The UK Government is currently in discussions with French authorities to develop a new bilateral arrangement aimed at addressing the persistent rise in small boat crossings across the English Channel. The proposed pilot scheme would focus on the reciprocal return of certain asylum seekers and represents a significant step toward coordinated border management between the…
The UK Home Office has implemented new immigration and nationality fees effective from 9 April 2025. These adjustments affect a wide range of application categories, including visitor visas, naturalisation, and settlement routes. Applicants are encouraged to review the updated fees before submitting applications to ensure accurate budgeting and compliance. Updated Key Fees Visit Visa –…
The UK Government has now extended its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system to include travellers from the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland. This expansion marks a significant development in the UK’s border control strategy, with the new requirements already in effect as of April 2025. Previously applicable to visitors from select…
