UK sets firm start date for Electronic Travel Authorisation: “No permission, no travel” from 25 February 2026
Immigration lawyers warn of ‘rushed’ eVisa rollout as BRP replacement deadline looms
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill enters final stretch after Lords ‘ping-pong’
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Detained asylum seekers begin hunger strike over UK–France ‘one-in, one-out’ removals scheme
Thirty detainees have refused food in protest against imminent deportation to France under the UK’s “one-in, one-out” removals deal. NGOs cite legal-access and human-rights concerns, while the Home Office defends the policy as key to deterring small-boat crossings. The action highlights the government’s tougher enforcement stance amid wider immigration reforms.
Belgian national strike grounds flights and snarls Eurostar—UK business travellers face last-minute chaos
A 26 November general strike in Belgium forced Brussels Airport to cancel all departures and most arrivals, with Charleroi similarly closed. Dozens of flights to and from the UK were axed and Eurostar services disrupted, stranding business travellers. The incident underscores the importance of contingency planning and real-time traveller tracking for UK multinationals.
Independent guide spells out how European and other visitors should navigate the new UK ETA
A newly updated Independent article sets out in user-friendly language how the UK’s ETA works, including eligibility, the £16 fee, processing times and enforcement by carriers. The guide equips travellers and employers with practical advice just as the Home Office confirms full enforcement from February 2026.
Home Office publishes latest Immigration Rules archive consolidating changes up to 24 November 2025
UKVI has released a 1,410-page ‘Immigration Rules archive’ covering changes up to 24 November 2025. The document, published on 25 November, gives sponsors and advisers an authoritative reference for cases caught between different rule-sets and underscores the need to store dated copies for compliance audits.
People Management: HR teams urged to prepare for December fee hikes and 2026 language tests under UK immigration reforms
People Management’s latest immigration briefing tells employers to brace for a 32 per cent rise in the Immigration Skills Charge on 16 December 2025, B2 English-language requirements from January 2026 and a longer 10-year settlement path. Early budgeting, contract changes and internal compliance audits are advised.
British High Commission launches campaign against visa fraud, warns of 10-year travel bans
The UK High Commission in Bangladesh has launched an outreach drive warning applicants against visa scams and promising stricter enforcement—including 10-year entry bans for fraud. Sponsors of Bangladeshi workers should brace for heightened document checks and ensure candidates use official channels.