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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's statement on earned settlement. Mr Speaker, with permission, I will make a statement on this government’s policy of earned settlement. A little over a month ago, at Labour Party Conference, I promised we would adopt a policy on this issue that is guided, above all, by fairness. Fairness towards those who … Continue reading Earned settlement – staying and working in the UK
Raising the English fluency level will allow migrants to contribute and integrate into British life. Migrants will need to speak English to a higher standard if they wish to stay permanently in the UK, under landmark reforms introduced. They are being given a full year’s notice to prepare – giving the best opportunity to integrate … Continue reading Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK
Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% … leading to an 83% increase in arrests. Illegal working arrests and raids have reached the highest level in British history due to relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams. Over 17,400 raids were made to dodgy businesses such as nail bars, car washes, barbers and takeaway shops - targeting those attempting to undercut … Continue reading Illegal working – raids reach highest level in UK history
Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests Delivery riders caught working illegally across Britain face being removed following a major operation by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams. During just seven days of action during November 2025, 171 riders were arrested. Of those, 60 were detained for removal from the UK. … Continue reading Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz
Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history. Arrests for illegal working have soared to their highest levels since records began, following an uplift in enforcement action. Under Operation Sterling, the government invested £5 million into Immigration Enforcement, to target, arrest, detain, deport … Continue reading Largest crackdown on illegal workers
Consultation on extending legislation to prevent illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements This Home Office consultation is now live. It is open to businesses across the UK and seeks views on how the checks should be implemented in the wider labour market (gig economy, zero hours, flexible working arrangements). This … Continue reading Preventing illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration status, known as an eVisa. Moving to a digital immigration system UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This means replacing physical documents with a digital record of identity and immigration status. This is known as an … Continue reading Update on the move to eVisas
The Home Office have issued guidance for those travelling to Europe from Friday 2nd October 2025. Whether for holiday. Business or visiting family, be prepared. https://twitter.com/ukhomeoffice/status/1971477337888760089?s=12 PAYadvice.UK 29/9/2025
A new digital ID scheme is to help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital government services. Digital ID will be mandatory for Right to Work checks by the end of the Parliament. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces plans for free digital ID for those living … Continue reading Digital ID scheme to be rolled out
More than twice the number of licences were revoked in the first year of this government than the year before, showing delivery of real action to secure our border Record numbers of employers have been banned from sponsoring foreign workers under a crackdown on abuse of the immigration system, as ministers continue to roll up … Continue reading Rogue employer visa sponsor licences revoked
…action led to a 10% fall in student asylum claims. The significant growth in asylum claims from legal migration routes has been stemmed following tough new measures introduced in the first year of this government. The crackdown included a record number of credibility interviews and mandating a genuine study requirement for short-term student routes, as … Continue reading Crackdown on legal visa abuse
Illegal workers arrested in nationwide enforcement surge Hundreds of arrests have been made across the UK following a week-long crackdown on riders working illegally for delivery firms. Operation Equalize Under Operation Equalize, the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams launched a nationwide intensification week of activity targeting illegal working hotspots, with a focus on the gig … Continue reading Illegal delivery riders shut down
Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa in passports from 15th July 2025 The UK Government is replacing physical immigration documents for most student and worker visas with a digital proof of immigration status, an eVisa. An eVisa is an online record … Continue reading New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15th August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day Event at National Memorial Arboretum to honour VJ veterans will be broadcast live Red Arrows will join historic Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft for flypast over national VJ Day 80 commemorations Members of the public … Continue reading VJ Day two-minute silence – 15th August 2025 @12 noon
New rules to be laid in Parliament see skills and salary thresholds rise, overseas recruitment for care workers end, and more than 100 occupations no longer granted access to the immigration system. These changes, the first to be rolled out from the Immigration White Paper, represent a fundamental shift in the UK’s approach to immigration and restore … Continue reading Immigration reforms restore order and control
Irish people living in the UK can benefit from a new British citizenship route. Irish people living in the UK will be able to apply for British citizenship under a new easier, cheaper route, strengthening the unique relationship between the two countries. Migration and Citizenship Minister Seema Malhotra visited Belfast 3rd July2025 to formally welcome … Continue reading Easier British citizenship route for Irish citizens
Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commit to further strengthening security checks on delivery riders to prevent illegal working in the gig economy. Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat are to strengthen verification checks on delivery riders to clamp down on illegal working, following talks with the government. The commitment comes after ministers convened the … Continue reading Delivery firms to bolster efforts to stop illegal working
Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally Ramp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting migrants working illegally in the gig economy The U.K. government Home Office Enforcement teams are gearing up to launch a nationwide blitz targeting illegal working hotspots, with a focus on the gig economy and migrants … Continue reading Delivery riders working illegally!
Over 6,000 arrests and 9,000 visits carried out in crackdown on illegal working. A major surge in immigration enforcement activity across the UK has led to a 51% rise in the number of arrests as part of a Home Office drive to disable the illegal working trade in the UK. Immigration Enforcement teams have … Continue reading Illegal working enforcement
A dedicated community support will deliver justice for victims of the Windrush scandal, ensure they have their voices heard and receive deserved compensation. Victims of the Home Office Windrush scandal will receive crucial support to access the compensation they deserve under a £1.5 million fund launched by the government today. The Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund (WCASF) … Continue reading £1.5 million fund to support Windrush compensation applicants
..millions have accessed their eVisa, as an extension to the period expired immigration documents can be used for travel is confirmed. Over 4 million UK visa holders have successfully created an account to access their eVisa, according to Home Office statistics published today. An estimated 600,000 people are yet to switch from their physical document … Continue reading Millions have taken action to access eVisa
The Home Office has issued revised guidance to employers on Right To Work checks (Wednesday 12th February 2025). Who has to check a right to work? Employers must conduct right to work checks before they employ a person to ensure that they are legally allowed to work. If an individual’s right to work is time-limited, … Continue reading Right to Work – guidance updated
Most successful January in over half a decade for Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams tackling illegal working. Illegal working A record-breaking January for illegal working enforcement activity has been revealed by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper as the government’s landmark Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill returns to Parliament for its second reading Monday 10th February 2025. Tackling … Continue reading Blitz on illegal working
The government has been intensifying raids to tackle illegal working across England since the summer. Officers have been out in force across the UK to disrupt rogue employers who hire migrants illegally and exploit vulnerable people, and to address the promise of illegal jobs that are used by criminal smuggling gangs to sell spaces in … Continue reading Crack down on illegal working
Home Office statistics published show that over 3 million people have now made the switch from using physical immigration documents to an eVisa. eVisas are a key element of the move to a digital, streamlined border and immigration system, replacing physical immigration documents with digital proof of immigration status. This transformation should enhance people’s experience … Continue reading Visa holders should switch to an eVisa now
New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work illegally has led to a significant rise in arrests, new figures published by the Home Office show. Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams have been intensifying operational activity across the UK to stop businesses hiring people to … Continue reading Arrests for illegal working rises
Businesses who commit serious offences will be banned from sponsoring overseas workers to crack down on visa abuse and prevent exploitation. Businesses that repeatedly flout visa rules or commit serious employment breaches, such as not paying the National Minimum Wage, will be barred from hiring overseas workers. Currently, employers who flagrantly flout visa rules can … Continue reading Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the UK from January 2025. The UK is introducing the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for millions of visitors who pass through the UK border every year, including six million from the USA, Canada, and Australia. From … Continue reading Pre-travel ETA applications for non-Europeans opens
Home Secretary commits to a 'fundamental reset' in the government’s response to Windrush. Victims of the Windrush scandal will be better supported to apply for compensation through a £1.5 million fund as the Home Secretary sets out a ‘fundamental reset’ to the Windrush generation. The Home Secretary set out the first steps that the new … Continue reading New support for Windrush victims
Physical immigration document holders urged to take action to access their eVisa now The government is urging all those across the UK who use a physical immigration document to take immediate action to transition to an eVisa, as part of plans to digitise the UK border and immigration system. In addition, up to £4 million … Continue reading eVisa transition
The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced last month that the government would crack down on unscrupulous employers who are hiring migrants illegally and exploiting vulnerable people, alongside extensive work to disrupt the criminal networks who bring the workers to the UK. During an intensive week of action from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th August 2024, … Continue reading Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
Members of an organised crime group have today been jailed for forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to allow people to live in the UK illegally. Nigerian nationals Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade, Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo, Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi and Adekunle Kabir have been jailed for a total of 13 years after a hearing at Woolwich … Continue reading Sham marriage gang sentenced
Young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation. Thousands of young people travelling to popular holiday destinations including Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation. Border Force … Continue reading Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad
Pub and bar licensing hours will be extended on Sunday after England reach the final of the UEFA European Football Championship. On the night of Sunday 14th July, pubs and bars across England and Wales can keep their doors open until 1am as England bid to become champions of Europe, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has … Continue reading Pubs to stay open late as England bid to bring football home
The changes will ensure that citizens can continue to prove their rights easily, and bring greater clarity for those required to check immigration status. Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme have been announced which will ensure that all those granted pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme can continue to prove their rights easily, and … Continue reading EU Settlement Scheme changes
The modern slavery statement registry has been updated to encourage businesses to upload their annual modern slavery statements. The changes are to encourage businesses to upload their annual statements in a timely way and support them to publish robust statements. Modern slavery statements help reduce the risk of forced labour being used in UK supply … Continue reading Modern slavery registry