Migration Advisory Committee expands Immigration Salary List to 21 shortage roles
BA and Virgin freeze Heathrow ticket sales on days Border Force staff plan Christmas walk-outs
Rising costs push Indian students toward regional UK universities
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NISAU-ICEF pact aims to clean up Indian student recruitment to the UK
Student body NISAU UK and education-sector giant ICEF have formed a partnership to set ethical recruitment standards for Indian students heading to the UK. The initiative tackles agent misconduct, offers universities a compliance tool and supports government aims to protect the Graduate Visa route.
UK Net Migration Plunges to 204,000 Following Sweeping Visa and Salary Reforms
Provisional ONS figures show UK net migration fell to 204,000 in the 12 months to June 2025—a two-thirds drop year-on-year—after higher salary thresholds, a ban on student dependants and an end to care-worker visas. Employers now face a much tighter talent pool and longer settlement timelines for overseas staff.
‘No ETA, No Entry’: UK Confirms Winter Push to Enforce Digital Travel Permit for 85 Countries
The Home Office is intensifying publicity for its February 2026 deadline after which travellers from 85 visa-waiver countries—including the US and EU states—must obtain a £16 Electronic Travel Authorisation before boarding transport to the UK.
Border Force Maritime Officers Announce 1 December Strike, Raising Channel Security Concerns
Border Force Maritime staff will strike again on 1 December, protesting stagnant allowances. The stoppage could disrupt small-boat interception and maritime immigration enforcement, adding pressure to the Home Office during a politically charged period.
Think-tank Predicts Net Migration Returning to Pre-Brexit Norms, Public Still Think It’s Rising
British Future projects UK net migration will soon stabilise at roughly 300,000, but new polling shows most voters wrongly believe numbers are still rising. The gap between perception and reality could drive further restrictions, posing planning challenges for employers.
UK Issues Nearly 20 Million ETAs Ahead of Full Roll-out, Majority to US and EU Travellers
Home Office data reveal 19.6 million ETAs have been approved since 2023—over half to EU/EEA nationals and 4.6 million to Americans—providing a solid base for the permit’s universal launch in February 2026.