Raising the English fluency level will allow migrants to contribute and integrate into British life. Migrants will need to speak … Continue reading Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK
Category: Home Office
Illegal working – raids reach highest level in UK history
Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% … leading to an 83% increase in arrests. Illegal working arrests and raids have reached the highest level in … Continue reading Illegal working – raids reach highest level in UK history
Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz
Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests Delivery riders caught working illegally across Britain face being … Continue reading Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz
Largest crackdown on illegal workers
Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history. … Continue reading Largest crackdown on illegal workers
Preventing illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements
Consultation on extending legislation to prevent illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements This Home Office … Continue reading Preventing illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements
Update on the move to eVisas
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration status, known as an eVisa. Moving … Continue reading Update on the move to eVisas
Travelling to Europe?
The Home Office have issued guidance for those travelling to Europe from Friday 2nd October 2025. Whether for holiday. Business … Continue reading Travelling to Europe?
Digital ID scheme to be rolled out
A new digital ID scheme is to help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of … Continue reading Digital ID scheme to be rolled out
Rogue employer visa sponsor licences revoked
More than twice the number of licences were revoked in the first year of this government than the year before, … Continue reading Rogue employer visa sponsor licences revoked
Crackdown on legal visa abuse
…action led to a 10% fall in student asylum claims. The significant growth in asylum claims from legal migration routes … Continue reading Crackdown on legal visa abuse
Illegal delivery riders shut down
Illegal workers arrested in nationwide enforcement surge Hundreds of arrests have been made across the UK following a week-long crackdown … Continue reading Illegal delivery riders shut down
New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa … Continue reading New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
VJ Day two-minute silence – 15th August 2025 @12 noon
National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15th August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ … Continue reading VJ Day two-minute silence – 15th August 2025 @12 noon
Immigration reforms restore order and control
New rules to be laid in Parliament see skills and salary thresholds rise, overseas recruitment for care workers end, and more … Continue reading Immigration reforms restore order and control
Easier British citizenship route for Irish citizens
Irish people living in the UK can benefit from a new British citizenship route. Irish people living in the UK … Continue reading Easier British citizenship route for Irish citizens
Delivery firms to bolster efforts to stop illegal working
Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commit to further strengthening security checks on delivery riders to prevent illegal working in … Continue reading Delivery firms to bolster efforts to stop illegal working
Delivery riders working illegally!
Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally Ramp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting … Continue reading Delivery riders working illegally!
Illegal working enforcement
Over 6,000 arrests and 9,000 visits carried out in crackdown on illegal working. A major surge in immigration enforcement activity … Continue reading Illegal working enforcement
£1.5 million fund to support Windrush compensation applicants
A dedicated community support will deliver justice for victims of the Windrush scandal, ensure they have their voices heard and … Continue reading £1.5 million fund to support Windrush compensation applicants
Millions have taken action to access eVisa
..millions have accessed their eVisa, as an extension to the period expired immigration documents can be used for travel is … Continue reading Millions have taken action to access eVisa
Right to Work – guidance updated
The Home Office has issued revised guidance to employers on Right To Work checks (Wednesday 12th February 2025). Who has … Continue reading Right to Work – guidance updated
Blitz on illegal working
Most successful January in over half a decade for Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams tackling illegal working. Illegal working A … Continue reading Blitz on illegal working
Crack down on illegal working
The government has been intensifying raids to tackle illegal working across England since the summer. Officers have been out in … Continue reading Crack down on illegal working
Visa holders should switch to an eVisa now
Home Office statistics published show that over 3 million people have now made the switch from using physical immigration documents … Continue reading Visa holders should switch to an eVisa now
Arrests for illegal working rises
New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work illegally … Continue reading Arrests for illegal working rises
Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
Businesses who commit serious offences will be banned from sponsoring overseas workers to crack down on visa abuse and prevent … Continue reading Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
Pre-travel ETA applications for non-Europeans opens
Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the … Continue reading Pre-travel ETA applications for non-Europeans opens
New support for Windrush victims
Home Secretary commits to a 'fundamental reset' in the government’s response to Windrush. Victims of the Windrush scandal will be … Continue reading New support for Windrush victims
eVisa transition
Physical immigration document holders urged to take action to access their eVisa now The government is urging all those across … Continue reading eVisa transition
Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced last month that the government would crack down on unscrupulous employers who are hiring … Continue reading Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
Sham marriage gang sentenced
Members of an organised crime group have today been jailed for forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to allow people … Continue reading Sham marriage gang sentenced
Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad
Young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers … Continue reading Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad
Pubs to stay open late as England bid to bring football home
Pub and bar licensing hours will be extended on Sunday after England reach the final of the UEFA European Football … Continue reading Pubs to stay open late as England bid to bring football home
EU Settlement Scheme changes
The changes will ensure that citizens can continue to prove their rights easily, and bring greater clarity for those required … Continue reading EU Settlement Scheme changes
Modern slavery registry
The modern slavery statement registry has been updated to encourage businesses to upload their annual modern slavery statements. The changes … Continue reading Modern slavery registry


































