UK unveils ‘Earned Settlement’ model: migrants face 10- to 30-year wait and no benefits until citizenship
Border Force strike triggers two-hour queues at six UK airports as holiday peak looms
UK warns Bermuda passport holders of 11-week processing time for renewals and replacements
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Border Force walk-out triggers nationwide airport delays
More than 1,000 Border Force officers began a pay strike at six major UK airports on 19 November, causing lengthy immigration queues and forcing airlines to hold arriving aircraft. The walk-out could continue throughout the holiday peak, posing material disruption for business travellers and assignees.
Controversy as Home Office confirms deportation of UK-born children if parents lose refugee status
As part of her forthcoming asylum overhaul, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed that UK-born children will not be exempt from removal if their parents lose refugee status. The move raises human-rights concerns and could disrupt employers of refugee talent.
High Potential Individual visa: UK widens ‘top universities’ list for 2025–26 graduates
The UK has expanded the roster of foreign universities whose 2025–26 graduates can access the unsponsored High Potential Individual visa, giving employers a broader pool of work-ready talent without needing a sponsor licence.