Immigration News

The short answer is yes; the Home Office will not allow British citizens to return to the UK if they do not have the correct documents. The Home Office has guidance for dual citizens that explains how to ensure you have the correct documentation when travelling to the UK.    Up until recently, it may have been possible […]

In 2025, the UK Parliament’s Justice Committee launched a major inquiry into access to justice in England and Wales, placing the long-term consequences of legal aid cuts under scrutiny. The inquiry examines the state of legal services, representation, and the long-term impact of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO), which reduced […]

The UK government has proposed significant reforms to the way migrants qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), introducing a new “Earned Settlement” model that could substantially extend the time required to secure settlement in the UK. This FAQ explains what Earned Settlement is, how it may work in practice, who is likely to be affected, […]

From Monday 2 March, individuals granted refugees status or humanitarian protection in the UK will receive a temporary leave lasting only 30 months. At the end of this period, the Home Office will review whether protection is still needed, if it concludes that it is not, individuals will be expected to leave the UK and […]

From 25 February when Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) came into force, all travellers to the UK must have the correct documents and permission otherwise they may not be able to travel to the UK. Below we cover how to ensure your travel to the UK is not disrupted by the changes. Background:  The UK government divides […]

In July 2025, important and consequential changes to the UK’s immigration system came into effect with direct implications for international workers on UK work visas and the organisations that employ them.  For NHS bodies, social care providers and independent health and care services, these changes have fundamentally altered how workforce planning, recruitment and retention must be approached. At […]

Over the past decade, the UK has moved towards a digital-only system for immigration statuses, replacing physical documents with eVisas and online records. This system is intended to make it easier to prove the right to work, rent, study, and access services in the UK. Every person with an immigration status is expected to maintain an online […]

For years, Denmark has been held up across Europe as the archetype of a tough, deterrent-based asylum regime. It is the model now explicitly influencing the UK’s direction of travel. To understand what the UK’s new asylum policy aims to achieve, and the risks embedded within it, we need to understand what Denmark has done and what […]

What is ILR? Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a form of permanent immigration status in the UK. It allows someone to live, work and study in the UK without time restrictions, and it is often the last step before applying for British citizenship. Many migrants work towards ILR after years of living in the […]

With immigration rarely out of the news, political leaders will be using Party Conference season to demonstrate why their policies will deliver. Yet how workable are these policies in practice, and how much have they been shaped by electioneering and the desire to gain political ground? In this article, our director Christopher Desira examines the […]

Labour’s immigration reforms repeat the Conservative playbook: tough talk, restricted rights, and little honesty about Britain’s real needs. We all deserve a country we can be proud of, a country with higher standards, rooted in responsibility, history, and actual fairness. The Disappointment of Labour on Immigration In her 1 September statement, the Home Secretary set […]

The latest last-minute announcement on Monday represents a marked shift in cruelty of the Labour Government. In Yvette Cooper’s latest move, she has announced that Family Reunion applications under the scheme would be paused after 4 September 2025 at 3pm, with possible new restrictions introduced in 2026. Applications submitted before that date and time will […]

This summer, Sheffield celebrated the 10th edition of Migration Matters Festival. Taking place during the 3rd week of June, that same week as Refugee Week, it is a culmination of both Sheffield’s long history of supporting migration, as the first City of Sanctuary in the UK, as well as the cultural value that migrant communities […]

A new pilot scheme between the UK and France came into force this week, that will have a significant impact on people arriving in the UK to seek asylum. Under this new agreement, known as the “one-in-one-out” deal, some people who cross the Channel in small boats will now be sent back to France, without […]